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environmental concerns . Some possible trends and developments that could shape the future of urban living include :
INCREASED USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE URBAN LIVING . Technologies such as the IoT , 5G , and artificial intelligence , may be used to improve urban living , for example , by providing real-time information about traffic and public transportation and by automating the many tasks associated with urban living , such as waste management and energy management .
GREATER EMPHASIS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE . As concerns about climate change and environmental degradation continue to grow , cities may become more focused on sustainability and resilience , incorporating features such as green roofs , rainwater harvesting , and solar power into new developments and retrofitting existing buildings to reduce their environmental impact .
MORE COMPACT AND EFFICIENT URBAN FORM . As cities continue to grow , there may be a greater emphasis on compact and efficient urban forms , such as high-density housing and mixeduse developments , which can help to reduce the environmental impact of urban living and promote walkability and bike-friendliness .
GREATER FOCUS ON COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS . As concerns about social isolation and loneliness continue to grow , cities may place a greater emphasis on building community and fostering social connections , for example , by creating more shared spaces such as parks and community gardens , and by encouraging the development of vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods .
GREATER EMPHASIS ON ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY . Cities may become more accessible and inclusive in the future , for example , by creating more pedestrian- and bike-friendly streets and by incorporating features such as ramps , curb cuts , and elevators to make buildings more accessible for people with disabilities , the elderly , and children .
GREATER USE OF VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY . As virtual and augmented reality technology advances , it may be used to improve the urban living experience , for example , by allowing people to visualise and explore new developments before they are built , or to enhance the experience of public spaces .
GREATER FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS . Cities may become more focused on health and wellness in the future , for example , by incorporating more green spaces and natural light into urban design and by promoting active transportation options such as cycling and walking .
How living in and outside cities will develop will depend on many factors , including the ability of cities to adapt to changing circumstances and the willingness of citizens to embrace new technologies and ways of living .
Guiding Principles for Successful Smart Cities under the Malaysia Smart City Framework ( Smart City Malaysia Handbook )
a . Comprehensive primary and basic infrastructure should be in place to meet the requirement for smart city development . Basic infrastructure refers to the fundamental physical facilities and systems serving a city , such as electrical grids , telecommunication , water supply , sewerage , roads , bridges and tunnels . b . Connected and modern digital infrastructure : A smart city works on the concept of integration to help it correlate data from multiple sources to generate new value and efficiencies . c . Initiatives aligned with the needs of the city based on identified urban challenges , e . g ., Government efficiency , sustainability , health and wellness , mobility , economic development , public safety , and quality of life . d . Strong political will with support from different levels of Government to have a common vision when it comes to securing budget and prioritisation of smart city projects . e . Engage the broad community of innovators with a combination of top-down and bottomup approaches to enhance communication between the private and public sectors as well as the community . f . Master policies and synergistic partnerships to foster and smoothen the process for public and private partnerships . g . Government data-sharing between the Government and citizens through open data platforms .
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