Purpose: The reason for writing the article was the desire to learn about the recently popular topic of smart city and the activities undertaken by cities that strive to become a modern city. Design/methodology/approach: The article reviews the theoretical literature on the concept of a smart city. The diagnosis was based on available articles, literature and other sources. The main topic of the article was to present the concept of a smart city and examples of activities implemented in this area. Findings: The concept of a smart city is currently one of the key aspect implemented as part of the city’s strategy. The idea is related to improving the lives of the inhabitants of a given local community by carrying out many innovative activities aimed at the continuous development of the city. Technological development causes, that local governments effectively carry out public utility tasks. The idea of a smart city fits perfectly with the concept of sustainable development, because it aims to maintain a balance between economic, ecological and social aspects, and also helps to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of local communities. The idea of a smart city brings benefits such as economic and technological development. It also brings risks such as a cyber attack. One of the examples of cities that have been successfully implementing tasks in line with the smart city concept is Gliwice. Originality/value: The idea of a smart city is based on a modern approach to city management. It also allows for the effective use of available technical resources, which contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the inhabitants.
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