Was ist eine Smart City?

This specialist book describes the central challenges facing cities and shows approaches that offer cities options for action from the perspective of city management. In view of the increasing urbanization that can be observed in Germany and worldwide, the discussion of smart cities is a central socio-political topic. In order to maintain the future viability of cities, the central topics that need to be addressed most urgently will be discussed. These include sustainable transport concepts as well as innovative forms of administrative action with a view to involving citizens. This textbook is of interest to managers in city administrations, but also to students with majors in sustainability, logistics, controlling, networking, digitalization and innovation in urban areas.