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| Title | Analysis Of Urban Management Information Technology Systems: Ubiquitous City, Smart City, Metaverse, And Digital Twin |
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| ID_Doc | 9399 |
| Authors | Kim J.H.; Kim M.J. |
| Year | 2025 |
| Published | International Journal of Urban Sciences |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/12265934.2025.2452501 |
| Abstract | Cities worldwide are rapidly integrating urban management information technology (IT) systems to address increasing urban challenges effectively. This paper examines the evolution of these systems, from the Ubiquitous City (U-City) to contemporary Smart Cities, and explores emerging technologies like the Metaverse and Digital Twin. Despite their growing relevance, there is ambiguity in their conceptual definitions and how they are applied interchangeably in urban management contexts. This study aims to clarify these technologies by analyzing U-City, Smart City, Metaverse, and Digital Twin within an Analysis Framework of Urban Management IT Systems. Our analysis reveals distinct roles and interconnections among these technologies. U-City initiated the development of essential IT infrastructure, laying the groundwork for subsequent systems. Smart City technology, leveraging the infrastructure provided by U-City, addresses real urban issues but lacks predictive capabilities for future challenges. In contrast, the Metaverse facilitates the simulation of urban changes and planning in a virtual environment, influencing real-world city development. Digital Twin technology enhances the operational efficiency of U-City and Smart City by simulating real-world data and optimizing urban management processes. The study highlights that while U-City and Smart City function in the tangible realm, Metaverse and Digital Twin operate in the virtual domain, yet they are closely integrated. Metaverse assists in urban planning through simulations that inform real-world Smart City designs, while Digital Twin optimizes real-time city operations and informs Metaverse simulations for future planning. The findings underscore the importance of understanding these technologies' unique contributions and their interplay. Although current urban management IT systems have limitations, especially in technology classification and data accessibility, this research paves the way for future investigations. Further research should focus on refining the definitions and applications of Metaverse and Digital Twin, clarifying their relationships with Smart City and U-City, and addressing security and privacy concerns associated with these technologies.HighlightsU-City, Smart City, Metaverse, and Digital Twin are urban management IT technologiesU-City is the most basic infrastructure for real-world urban management IT systemsSmart City as an IT solution categorizes real urban issues to resolve themMetaverse and Digital Twin predict urban issues in advance in the virtual worldU-City, Smart City, Metaverse, and Digital Twin related are interconnected |
| Author Keywords | and urban management IT system; Digital Twin; Metaverse; Smart City; U-City |
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