Singapore, one of Asia’s most important multicultural urban centers, is often cited as a prime example of a smart city. The advantage of being a small city-state has allowed Singapore to build fairly rapid and uniform development, creating a well-connected system that allows smart city concepts to be applied nationwide.
Over the past few decades, global challenges resulting from limited resources and changing environmental conditions have led cities to integrate technology into their daily workflows to seamlessly alleviate and simplify multifaceted processes within urban systems. There has been a need to improve the quality of life of residents.
In the context of defining the boundaries of the term “smart”, despite the myriad of terms associated with it, the ultimate goal of a smart city can be analyzed by its impact on social, economic and environmental sustainability. should be mentioned. And to assess Singapore as a smart city, we first need to identify its main drivers and the scale of their influence. Having said that, it is worth mentioning that the government has greatly stimulated smart city development in Singapore. Nevertheless, such an approach, combined with the contribution of private entities with projects to the smart city status of the city-state, leads to the implementation of smart technologies at different scales.
One of the most widely used elements within both systems is Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. These will be heavily integrated into the creation of Singapore’s Smart Nation Platform, a core component of Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative launched in 2014 to standardize data digitization and improve connectivity networks. /plays an important role in integration, aggregation/analysis. Analytics, smart services and applications, citizen engagement, security and privacy.
For example, IoT sensors placed throughout the city-state monitor and collect real-time data on the quality of various aspects of urban life, including transportation, environment (air, water quality, weather conditions, etc.), energy consumption, waste, etc. We will support you. and water management). Speaking of which, IoT sensors embedded in roads, traffic lights, and vehicles monitor traffic flow, detect congestion, and manage road networks more efficiently. These sensors collect vehicle speed, traffic volume, and occupancy data, allowing authorities to implement dynamic traffic management strategies and optimize signal timing in real-time.
However, while there are many examples where the integration of smart technology indirectly impacts residents’ lives, a significant number of cases directly impact residents. For example, Mr Shamszoha said one of Singapore’s main objectives is to improve transportation modes and systems to make vehicles more efficient, reliable and safe, but the main category targeted is self-driving vehicles. It has been specified that Numerous trials have been conducted to test the efficiency of driverless cars, buses, (campus) shuttles, and various public transportation systems.
Self-driving cars will not only significantly reduce the time and money spent looking for a parking space (in the case of a private car), but will also be able to respond better to quick and unpredictable situations that occur every day. It is considered. For reference, 1.3 million people die each year due to human error in traffic accidents. According to Yong, road vehicles that are unaffected by external factors and health conditions could reduce fatalities, injuries and damages by more than 90%.
Singapore is one of the few cities in the world that successfully integrates a balance of science, urban design and planning. Various technological tools are used at different stages of development and design to increase the efficiency, sustainability and livability of the project. These tools include data analysis platforms, GIS, BIM, and computational design to achieve a variety of goals.
The Gardens by the Bay project is an example of great vision in the context of urban planning and design. Supported by perhaps the largest cooling system with automatic climate control, the project creates optimal conditions for growing diverse plants, cultivating and managing gardens, and combines it with daily light and sound shows and events. It combines well with leisure features such as , dining and retail spaces…
The iconic Supertree is an essential part of the overall masterplan maintained by Cooled Conservatories, creating a sustainable vertical with integrated water and energy management that allows for the creation of a comfortable microclimate. Shows the garden. The superstructure will be illuminated at night using solar-powered sustainable lighting, reducing dependence on traditional energy sources. Additionally, smart irrigation systems intelligently manage water usage based on real-time data. This facilitates efficient plant care and conservation efforts. Digital engagement tools, on the other hand, provide visitors with useful content and engaging information, improving the overall park experience.
This all makes even more sense when considered from the perspective of changing climatic conditions in urban areas. In the case of Singapore, the temperature difference between rural and more urbanized areas increases by 7 degrees Celsius.
While Singapore has consistently been at the top in terms of innovation and technology integrated into its government and urban systems, the problem remains that understanding and calculating the precise effects of the built environment remains a challenge. Masu. Realm of development (editing) tools as input data about tangible structures within the urban environment. To tackle this problem, Singapore is pursuing a project by Cooling Singapore, a government-based initiative set up in 2018 to tackle the effects of climate change, to create a digital replica of the city-state’s urban environment or The focus is on creating “twins”.
Developed in collaboration with urban planners and researchers, Digital Urban Climate Twin (DUCT) utilizes advanced computational urban modeling, data analysis, and simulation technologies to improve urban climate and environmental conditions in existing urban environments. Simulate and analyze various aspects. These comprehensive modeling and simulation tools not only facilitate collaboration between government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, but also provide insight into project efficiency and possible outcomes of design decisions and plans. A more detailed assessment is possible (e.g. building geometry, transport lines, insulation (energy)).
In conclusion, by harnessing the power of digital technologies and smart solutions, the city-state’s multifaceted efforts will contribute to building a smarter, more resilient and sustainable version of Singapore, and smart city development We will further strengthen our position as a leading example.
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