Smart Perspective for Redevelopment of Historic Cities

Urban centers have increasingly been considered a famous hotspot as millions of people worldwide prefer to migrate into cities in search of better prospects. Historic cities face a multitude of challenges as a result of urbanization coupled with limited existing infrastructure in their surroundings. The adoption of smart perspectives and approaches provides solutions that can tackle these challenges at different levels. By incorporating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) driven intelligent solutions into the realm of sustainable urban planning for these cities, not only can significant energy and resource savings be achieved, but it can also enhance the overall well-being of residents, entice tourists, and foster economic growth. This study aims to find out the globally accepted approaches for the redevelopment of historic cities and propose a model integrating smart technology by keeping in mind the historic character of the city. The information utilized in this study was obtained from online academic databases mainly science direct and google scholar. The study has been strengthened by putting case examples of smart historic cities. The study concluded that historic cities need to adopt the smart perspective and digital transformation during redevelopment to incorporate the needs and demands of the inhabitants in light of urbanization.