Optimizing smart city services by utilizing appropriate characteristics of digital twin for urban excellence
Inam Ullah, Asra Noor, Muhammad Zahid Abbas, Sahil Garg, Bong Jun Choi, Mohammad Mehedi Hassan, Xiaoshan Bai
Abstract
Smart cities are transforming urban living by leveraging advanced technologies such as Digital Twins, IoT, and AI to enhance urban services, optimize resource management, and improve the overall quality of life for citizens. These advances are particularly significant in smart homes and buildings, where they optimize energy consumption, ensure security, and improve convenience. Smart cities, on the other hand, aim to achieve prosperity, efficiency, and competitiveness in various socio-economic dimensions. The evolution of smart and connected communities (SCC) addresses historical preservation, current livability, and future sustainability, integrating IoT and big data analytics for real-time control and community development. The research emphasizes the importance of adaptability and resource management in the creation of smart cities. The findings guide researchers and city planners, helping to create simulations that highlight the interplay between technology, population adaptability, and effective management practices.