Actually, we are developing a research based on the theme of smart cities for latin american settlements and specially informal settlements, with an specifical methodology for upgrading quality of life and housing through technology in this areas. This question is a main-core research question and seeks for a general approach of researchers, architects and urban planners on how we can come to an agreement, facing different aspects, always taking in account the idea of sustainability in smart cities and neighborhoods. Thank you very much.
Hello Juan,
Your question is very interested because I had a similar "Real World" challenge. In my case, my team's major research themes were aligned by 1. Government, 2. Business, and 3. Citizens. My subthemes focused on local challenges such as healthcare, employment, fitness etc.. Hope this helps!
Hello John, thanks a lot for your opinion, we appreciate that point of view because allows us to understand smart cities theme from interdisciplinary approaches to ensure sustainability and improve the quality of life of citizens. Research collaboration would also be an interesting route to consider ...
Hello Juan,
Very interesting research question, I would suggest to consider community-based participatory approach in order to meet your challenge - upgrading quality of life and housing for local people.
Co-creation is another very good approach that might fit well to your research. Wish you a lot of success!
Hello Kamila, oh thank you very much for your kind words, in fact community participatory approach and co-creation would give appropriation and a sense of meaning on its citizens life's, a very meaningful way to build a community in a neighborhood. Best wishes...!
Juan, Am happy to explore research collaboration opportunities. Message me. I will respond by the weekend.
Juan
The two key factors for improving any neighborhood in Latina American cities are social diversity and open land.
Social diversity warrants a consume potential to generate economic activity and jobs.
Open land will allow new both economic activity & social groups settlement.
A statistical support for social diversity you can find in:
Alegría, Tito (2016): “Polycentric versus hierarchical tertiary centres: comparing San Diego and Tijuana”. Area Development and Policy. Vol. 1, No. 3. 361-377.
and download it in: http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/RwCFiDQtVM26WqzQtHTg/full
Hello John, Tito, very interesting your viewpoints, then we will try to include references and reflections to upgrade research development. Thanks a lot. Have a good week.
I think that community participation is the key for neighborhood development,I suggest to be smart not to use technology ,but to find smart solution by local participation,by the simplist tools
Oh thank you Anwaar for your words, I think what is interesting is that smart city approach of sustainability is an universal concept and it will work anyplace, always based as you say, in a community participation strategy. Best regards.
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