Smart Community Building in Hangzhou and Shenzhen, China: Lessons and Experiences

Abstract

The paper discusses smart community building experiences and lessons in two of China’s prominent cities: Shenzhen and Hangzhou, both have over 10 million population. The authors reviewed their understanding of the concept of smart cities, their policies and implementation strategies, achievements, issues and problems, and lessons and experiences learned, and future prospects. Efforts are also made to examine smart community practices in other areas of China and in foreign countries. In the end, the authors proposed suggestions for further improvements for future practice.