Are there any smart and/or sustainable energy projects in your city or a city near you? To what extent do you think they represent a shift away from the status quo, as opposed to an experimental (and perhaps one off) pilot project? Dear Class, Read the below statement and the unit notes and the assigned literature to write answer this week's question The smart city concept is relatively immature and still evolving. It requires a widespread adaptation of technology and the transformation of current practices. However, the implementation is not very straightforward. As it involves extensive use of technology that relies on consumption. In such a case, a smart city objective may contradict environmental sustainability goals. Additionally, there are many challenges along the way. Some of the common challenges are. 1- Standalone and isolated initiatives 2- Unrealistic targets and expectations 3- Investment required
4- Assessment of real outcome 5- Lack of public awareness 6- Resistance to change -Adil
