Lifecycle management of urban renewal enabled by Internet of Things: Development, application, and challenges

Abstract

With the rapid advancement of global urbanization, cities are facing challenges such as aging infrastructure, environmental pollution, and resource waste. Traditional urban renewal methods are characterized by long cycles, high costs, and low efficiency, making them ill-suited to meet the complex governance needs of modern cities. As an emerging digital tool, Internet of Things (IoT) technology provides a novel solution for urban renewal through real-time data collection and analysis. This paper explores the potential applications of IoT technology throughout the entire lifecycle of urban renewal projects, analyzing. It analyzes IoT’s effectiveness in investment decision-making, risk assessment, urban planning, smart building design, and construction management, while also addressing the challenges it faces. In investment decision-making, IoT offers data on infrastructure health monitoring and resource usage, aiding in risk and feasibility assessments. During the planning phase, real-time data optimize urban function layouts, enhancing planning accuracy. In the design, construction, and operation phases, IoT improves building energy efficiency and construction management, ensuring quality and safety. However, the implementation of IoT technology also faces challenges, including technological integration and standardization, data security and privacy protection, investment cost control, and multi-modal data fusion. To address these challenges, it is essential to establish unified industry standards, promote data security and privacy policies, and conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analyses to ensure the sustainability of urban renewal projects. In the future, with the continuous advancement of AI, big data, and 5 G technologies, IoT will play an increasingly vital role in driving smart cities, sustainable development, and green construction.