Integrating Water Security into Smart City Planning: Smart Technologies and Policy Frameworks for Water-Secure Urban Development

Robert C. Brears
Our Future Water
Published in
Jul 7, 2024

This comprehensive white paper explores the vital intersection of smart technology and water management within urban settings. It provides practical strategies and policy frameworks for integrating water security into smart city planning.

Key sections define water security in smart cities, review innovative technologies for enhancing water efficiency and quality, and present impactful case studies. The paper also discusses strategies for successful integration, emphasizing collaborative frameworks, policy considerations, public-private partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.

Concluding with actionable recommendations and future research directions, this guide is essential for urban planners, policymakers, practitioners, and researchers dedicated to fostering sustainable and resilient urban water management.

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Robert C. Brears
Our Future Water

Robert is the author of Financing Water Security and Green Growth (Oxford University Press) and Founder of Our Future Water and Mark and Focus