Cosgrave, E; (2017) The Smart City: Challenges for the Civil Engineering Sector. [Rapid communication]. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Smart Infrastructure and Construction , 170 (4) pp. 90-98. 10.1680/jsmic.17.00012.

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In the 21st century engineers are being tasked with solving ever more complex and subtle societal challenges- from climate change to unprecedented urbanisation that is materially affecting the lives of many urban populations. As engineers become ever more interdisciplinary and the boundaries of disciplines soften, we need to reflect as a community as to the appropriateness of the engineering paradigm to address these needs. Currently the engineering community is pointing to the digital technologies and the ‘smart city’ as a deliverer of efficiency and resilience without fully acknowledging the intricate socio-political context in which it is situated. This paper explores four key challenges the (civil) engineering sector must contend with if it is to appropriately harness the potential of digital technologies whilst maintaining an ethical and productive foundation upon which cities can thrive, including: (1) embracing complexity; (2) the smart city and social justice; (3) financing the smart city; and (4) engineering education.

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