Immense global transformations in information technology coupled with
China's rapid progression into urbanization have led to a climax in
Smart City construction in China. With theories of urban system
engineering and information space as a basis, this book studies models
for the construction of Smart Cities. With top-down design methodology
as a guide, it draws systematic frameworks for Smart Cities. It is
oriented towards the typical fields of application, and discusses
technical solutions and paths for city intelligence. Its content mainly
covers global transformations in information technology, the development
of urbanization in China, the idea of a Smart City guided by IT, the
construction of Smart City models, overall frameworks, domestic and
international construction, and examples of typical applications.This
book is ideal for those researching Smart Cities, including individuals
in charge of e-Government at central and local levels, staff at
colleges, universities, and scientific research institutions, as well as
managers and engineering technicians at IT enterprises.