Investigation of Smart City services by using the Living Lab methodology

Magomadov V. S.

This paper investigates into such a phenomenon as “Smart City” which might become a reality for a lot modern cities due to the latest advancements in the field of information technologies. The paper explains what this phenomenon is and how we can start incorporating the services of Smart City into certain areas of a city. In addition, the paper covers how these services can be tested and what methods can be used for this, specifically, the paper discusses the Living Lab methodology according to which, these services are tested by engaging real consumers.

Keywords:Smart City, Living Lab, environment, information technologies, systems, sustainability, services, urbanization, open innovations, communication technologies