  {"id":143653,"date":"2022-07-21T06:22:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T06:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/?p=143653"},"modified":"2023-09-27T18:06:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T18:06:27","slug":"smart-cities-for-urban-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/2022\/07\/smart-cities-for-urban-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Cities for Urban Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"author\">Clever developers get ahead of smart-city plans<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Government has three new smart-city projects in the pipeline, but some developers claim that they\u2019ve already pioneered this trend. We explain the concept in a nutshell, and provide good reasons for developers to take note and act.<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Backbone of \u2018smart\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Nearly a decade ago, smart-city design principles were explored by Christina Kakderi (urenio.org), who referenced an Urban Technologist blog listing 23 factors each city should consider \u2018with respect to infrastructure construction, connectivity and information accessibility, economic development and viability\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>\u2018The four pillars of smart-city design include social, physical, institutional and economic infrastructure, the centre of attention in each case being the citizen,\u2019 claimed Kakderi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Don\u2019t enforce, incentivise<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Eesri.in concurs that a smart city should ensure the best for all people, regardless of social status, age, income levels, or gender. While economic infrastructure is self-explanatory, social infrastructure relate to the development of human capital, e.g. education, healthcare, and entertainment systems.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Physical infrastructure encompasses stock of actual infrastructure \u2013 an urban mobility system, housing, energy and water supply, sewerage and sanitation facilities, solid waste management and drainage \u2013 all integrated through the use of technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Institutional infrastructure refers to planning and management systems. High-quality governance with a strong local say in decision making is critical for smart cities. Typically prescribed is governance by incentives, rather than enforcement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Public v private<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Provincial governments are working on at least three smart-city projects, with developments including middle-class suburbs in Gauteng as well as small towns on the eastern seaboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Among these count Nkosi City to the west of Kruger National Park, the Eastern Cape project African Coastal Smart City, Lanseria Smart City that borders the municipalities of Gauteng and Madibeng, and Mooikloof Mega-City east of Pretoria.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>But last month, businesstech.co.za reported that real estate group Attacq is already moving on a new smart city in the heart of Johannesburg. In presentation to shareholders conducted in June, Attacq said its ultimate goal was to turn the Waterfall development into a smart, safe, sustainable city through private partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Herding the Gen-Z flock<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>CRE Africa director Craig Cooper says that, as commercial property brokers, they supply global occupiers with office space catering to a burgeoning Gen-Z workforce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<blockquote>\n<h4>\u2018This trend is predominantly driven by Baby Boomers being replaced by Millennials in strategic management positions and planning. Consideration is given to the maturing Gen-Z workforce, and a workspace that continue to attract top talent.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>\u2018In addition to obvious tech-infrastructure benefits of a smart city, offices now need to highlight a company\u2019s contribution to being good corporate global citizens,\u2019 says Cooper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>He emphasises the importance to Gen-Z\u2019ers of their company\u2019s commitment to societal challenges such as climate change, sustainability, and famine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>\u2018This presents a massive opportunity for forward-thinking property developers to get involved. Demand for smart-city space will grow and landlords who don\u2019t adapt will be left behind.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>Continental challenge<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-143536 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2022\/06\/15\/SunilGeness-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2022\/06\/15\/SunilGeness-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2022\/06\/15\/SunilGeness-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2022\/06\/15\/SunilGeness-133x200.jpg 133w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2022\/06\/15\/SunilGeness-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2022\/06\/15\/SunilGeness-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/files\/2022\/06\/15\/SunilGeness-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Sunil Geness is spokesperson and director of Global Government Affairs &amp; CSR at 51风流Africa. He says smart cities represent a new model for local-government service delivery, applying the extensive use of technology and data for an improved citizen experience.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f\">\u2018Success often hinges on their ability to join the dots \u2013 using sensors, mobile applications and other sources to uncover new insights and identify trends for better service delivery.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f\">He says what\u2019s exciting about Africa\u2019s smart-city prospects is that it remains underdeveloped compared to other regions. \u2018Due to a lack of legacy infrastructure, we can construct these projects with fewer complications. Instead of undoing past development, African nations can immediately start laying the foundations of their own smart cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6f6f6f\">\u2018The sharp continental increase in active technology hubs is evidence of governments\u2019 appetite in this regard. By 2018, the number of active tech hubs across Africa grew to 442\u2026 a 50% increase since 2014.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>What\u2019s so smart about these cities?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>While housing innovative tech companies, smart cities also employ devices and sensors to improve basic aspects of mobility (traffic, public transport, and roadworks), water and sanitation, e.g. meters that can be remotely monitored, and predictive analytics to enable proactive maintenance of key infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Geness adds that better incident response to disaster management, law enforcement, and public safety is equally important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<blockquote>\n<h4>\u2018Digital technologies offer city planners the potential to solve some of the most urgent urban problems while also creating a bridge to the future. Lay foundations for tomorrow\u2019s smart cities now through engaging with high-tech partners and start building the platforms that enable data-driven innovation.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>\u2018The guiding principles of this process should be the reimagining of public service delivery to citizens, and increasing the resilience of city infrastructure.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>This article first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.estate-living.co.za\/news\/smart-cities-for-urban-sustainability\/\">www.estate-living.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clever developers get ahead of smart-city plans Government has three new smart-city projects in the pipeline, but some developers claim that they\u2019ve already pioneered this&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4235,"featured_media":143662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"related_posts":[],"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[7737],"tags":[5598182,5598183,36449,5589918],"series":[],"sapn-display":[5598742,5598740,45149,279685],"sapn-type":[45018],"class_list":["post-143653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-solutions","tag-attacq","tag-craig-cooper","tag-smart-city","tag-sunil-geness","sapn-display-feature-hero","sapn-display-feature-spotlight","sapn-display-homepage-hero","sapn-display-hero","sapn-type-feature"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Smart Cities for Urban Sustainability - 51风流Africa News Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Government has three new smart-city projects in the pipeline, but some developers claim that they\u2019ve already pioneered this trend. 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