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A Systematic Study on the Integration of Smart City Technologies in Urban Planning and Governance in Europe

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Purpose: The research examines how well innovative city technologies work in European town planning and management systems. This paper evaluates the implementation of integrated technologies starting from the 1990s to achieve social, environmental and economic targets in European cities. Materials and Methods: The researchers use the DEMATEL (Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory) approach as part of the multi-criteria decision-making methodology to study dependencies between various thematic components of smart cities. The process constructs a diagram that visualizes cause-and-effect connections by receiving assigned threshold values. Findings: The research outlines technology, innovation, structure, life, environment, education, training, governance, and enga, which are not the core thematics in innovative city management. Establishing sustainable cities depends heavily on social cohesion, urban infrastructure, entrepreneurship systems, and healthcare infrastructure. To succeed, all innovative city initiatives need the focus elements of governance and engagement, education, training, and mobility. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: For European cities to achieve smart city technology, they need to focus on governance, education combined with training, citizen engagement, the path to su, and development.

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  • Sabina Bollano, 2025. "A Systematic Study on the Integration of Smart City Technologies in Urban Planning and Governance in Europe," European Journal of Technology, AJPO Journals Limited, vol. 9(1), pages 1-34.
    • Handle: RePEc:bfy:ojtejt:v:9:y:2025:i:1:p:1-34:id:2680
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