A Study on Smart Governance, Smart Mobility and Smart Energy——A Comparative Analysis of Hong Kong and Seoul

Dong Zhanhao

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University(PolyU)

Abstract：

With the constantly development of smart cities worldwide, two key areas have become crucial totheprogress of modern cities: smart governance, and the integration of smart mobility and energy systems. Smartgovernance is defined as a governance system that utilizes robust data resources to formulate effective public policies within complex social environments, with a view to achieving social objectives. At the same time, electricvehicles (EVs) are no longer just a means of transport —they act a friendly bridge between smart mobility and smart energy, and also which is realized with the technology of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). Firstly, this report focusona comparison study between Hong Kong and Seoul through reviewing the development of smart governance, smart mobility & energy. Secondly, this report would conduct the positive and negative impacts of the smart city development among Hong Kong. Finally, my suggestion would be given to help to a future development of HongKong’s smart city.

Key Words：

smart governance; smart mobility; smart energy; comparative urban study