The impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on stakeholder participation and smart urban sustainability in Tehran
Navid Ahangari
1
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Ph.D. in Geography and Urban Planning, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
)
Asma Yavari
2
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PhD student of Urbanization, South Tehran International Campus, Kish, Iran
)
Keywords: Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Smart Urban Sustainability, Stakeholder Participation, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Tehran,
Abstract :
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a fundamental approach to enhancing stakeholder participation and sustainability in smart cities, as it increases access to information, improves communications, and enhances transparency in urban decision-making processes. In this regard, the aim of the research is to investigate the role of ICT in advancing urban sustainability amidst rapid urban population growth and the implementation of smart projects in Tehran. The research method is descriptive-analytical and falls within the path analysis branch. Data collection tools include standardized questionnaires on ICT, smart urban sustainability, stakeholder participation, and urban resilience. The target population consists of all urban experts, with a sample size of 70 determined using the snowball sampling method. Structural Equation Modeling (PLS) is utilized for data analysis. Descriptive results indicate that the mean for ICT variables (3.72) is at a semi-stable level, while smart urban sustainability (3.72), stakeholder participation (3.86), and urban resilience and adaptation (3.8) are determined at a stable level. Inferential results suggest that the impact of ICT on stakeholder participation with a significant coefficient (2.41), the impact of ICT on smart urban sustainability with a significant coefficient (4.706), the impact of stakeholder participation on smart urban sustainability with a significant coefficient (4.766), the mediating role of stakeholder participation in the relationship between ICT and smart urban sustainability with a significant coefficient (2.130), and the impact of urban resilience and adaptation on smart urban sustainability with a significant coefficient (3.363) which are all greater than 1.96, are confirmed. Therefore, the concept of this study facilitates optimizing the influence of the urban environment based on ICT and creates sustainable and resilient communities that meet the needs and priorities of all members of society
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