A Value Criteria Approach to Incorporate Smart Technology in Urban Parks

With the continuous development of digitalization, developing countries are gradually transforming their cities into smart cities. Parks have been considered to be an intrinsic part of the city landscape, serving as essential components that contribute to the overall functionality and spatial dynamics of the city. They offer numerous advantages to residents, enhancing their quality of life in various ways. However, these invaluable green spaces frequently encounter challenges, including inadequate upkeep and obstacles that impede their accessibility and usability. With numerous problems in cities, the importance of parks is becoming more prominent, as well as the need for their improvement. In recent years, smart parks have proven to be an effective model for improving and reshaping urban parks using smart technology. This paper aims to investigate the smart park concept, explore the possibilities for implementing smart park solutions, and also give a way forward for using smart technology to transform urban parks into smart parks paving the way for sustainable development.