Leveraging Japan’s smart city innovations for sustainable urban development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Chuloh JUNG, Jamal F. NAYFEH, Shams M. ALSHAMASI, Heba K. BADER, Mashael S. AL-AHMADI
Abstract.This study examines Japan’s smart city policies and how they can inform urban development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. By analyzing critical initiatives like Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City, Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town (SST), and Machizukuri ICT, the research highlights Japan’s focus on sustainability, energy conservation, and ICT integration to address environmental and energy challenges. Japan’s success stems from collaboration between government, municipalities, and private companies, offering a governance model for urban renewal. Lessons from Japan’s ICT-based planning can help Riyadh achieve Vision 2030 goals, particularly in climate adaptation, resource management, and technological advancement. Adopting Japan’s smart city models could improve Riyadh’s energy efficiency, urban livability, and resilience, positioning it as a leading smart city in the Middle East.
Keywords
Japanese Smart City Development, ICT Integration, Sustainable Urban Planning, Energy Efficiency, Riyadh Urban Strategy
Published online 2/25/2025, 9 pages
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Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Chuloh JUNG, Jamal F. NAYFEH, Shams M. ALSHAMASI, Heba K. BADER, Mashael S. AL-AHMADI, Leveraging Japan’s smart city innovations for sustainable urban development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 48, pp 1235-1243, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903414-132
The article was published as article 132 of the book Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions
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