A comparative evaluation of the feasibility of realizing smart cities based on knowledge community within cities (Research study area: Qazvin city)

Subject Areas : Space Ontology International Journal

Seyyed Mohammad Elmi ¹ , Ali Shamsoddini ^{2 *} , Saba Jahangir ³

1 - Department of Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Amol, Iran.
2 - Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch, Shiraz, Iran.
3 - Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Research and Innovation Center, Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Amol, Iran.

Received: 2025-01-25 Accepted : 2025-03-18

Keywords: Smart City, Knowledge-Based City, Knowledge Community, The Four Districts of Qazvin,

Abstract :

In the competition among cities pursuing modern urban development for growth and progress, smartification, the utilization of the creative class, and knowledge-based endeavors are integral components. Employing creative, intelligent, and specialized individuals alongside the application of artificial intelligence constitutes significant strides towards achieving urban development and transformation goals. Smart city technology enables citizens to interact directly with the community and urban infrastructure, providing immediate and appropriate responses to their needs. Therefore, this applied research aims to improve the quality of urban life by addressing the question of the extent to which smart city realization based on a knowledge community has occurred in the districts of Qazvin city. To this end, after reviewing the theoretical literature and establishing a framework, evaluation criteria and indicators are determined using a descriptive-analytical method. Subsequently, using Cochran's formula and determining the study sample, questionnaires based on the research's theoretical framework are randomly distributed among Qazvin citizens. Finally, using quantitative and analytical methods, including Pearson's correlation coefficient and a one-sample t-test, the relationships between variables are described. A comparative evaluation of the extent of smart technology use within the knowledge community of the four districts of Qazvin city is also conducted. The results indicate that, on average, Qazvin city has a near-mid-level (close to the numerical value of three) in utilizing smart city features. This results vary across the four districts, with the central urban district showing the closest proximity to a knowledge-based smart city.

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