Impact of Smart City on Economic and Environment Sustainability

Abstract

This research examines the effect of Smart City projects on economic and environmental sustainability in Coimbatore, a fast-growing Indian city. The researchers hope to uncover the public’s feelings about how much Smart City policies support sustainable living in cities. Information was collected from 226 people using a unified questionnaire with participants from different groups. Two important dimensions were identified through factor analysis: support for environmental protection such as energy efficiency, lower carbon emissions, using renewable energy and better waste management, and socio-economic development which covers providing employment, digital infrastructure, fair-priced housing, and reliable transportation. It was clear from a basic calculation that most of the people surveyed believe these government initiatives help improve their lives. It is clear from the results that smart city projects will last only if policies continue to support, cities plan cities well and people are involved. The study gives important guidance to city administrators and planners by proposing a model for citizen-led evaluation useful for shaping sustainable development in other similar urban areas. The research adds to the increasing scholarly debate on smart urbanism by providing region-specific observations and underlining the necessity of coordinating smart infrastructure with both environmental objectives and economic development. Future studies might apply this framework to comparative or longitudinal studies across cities.