Sustainable cities and smart cities: an analysis of Arcadis rankings and European Smart Cities

Authors

  • Luiz Eduardo Brand Flores Federal University of Santa Catarina, UFSC, Brazil.
  • Clarissa Stefani Teixeira Federal University of Santa Catarina, UFSC, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1362-1255

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5965/2316419006092017068

Keywords:

ranking, smart cities, sustainability

Abstract

The present study sought to relate and analyze two city rankings: one of smart cities and other of sustainable cities. For better understanding, concepts of smart cities and sustainable cities were explored and explained. The rankings analyzed by the study were: Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2016 for sustainable cities and European Smart Cities for smart cities. Through them, the dimensions and the indicators of each one were described and compared to clarify the similarities and as differences between them. Finally it was noticed that the rankings have similarities, however they diverge in their foci.

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Author Biographies

Luiz Eduardo Brand Flores, Federal University of Santa Catarina, UFSC, Brazil.

Graduated in Materials Engineering at the Santa Catarina State University, UFSC, Brazil.

Clarissa Stefani Teixeira, Federal University of Santa Catarina, UFSC, Brazil.

Postdoctoral fellow from the Santa Catarina Federal University, UFSC, Brazil.

PhD in Production Engineering from the Santa Catarina Federal University, UFSC, Brazil.

Has a Master’s degree in Human Communication Disorders from the Santa Maria Federal University, UFSM, Brazil.

Specialist in Physical Activity, Motor Performance, and Health from the Santa Maria Federal University, UFSM, Brazil.

Graduated in Physical Education at the Santa Maria Federal University, UFSM, Brazil.

Professor at the Santa Catarina Federal University, UFSC, Brazil.

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Published

2017-11-22

How to Cite

Flores, L. E. B., & Teixeira, C. S. (2017). Sustainable cities and smart cities: an analysis of Arcadis rankings and European Smart Cities. Revista Brasileira De Contabilidade E Gestão, 6(11), 68–76. https://doi.org/10.5965/2316419006092017068

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 11 (2017)

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INOVA

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