Livable cities:
an analysis of the indicators proposed by the standards
Keywords:
livable cities, livability indicators, smart cities, sustainabilityAbstract
Research on city planning has intensified over the years, especially since the publication of the standard ISO 37120 with indicators for sustainable cities and communities. Interest in smart cities gained momentum with the publication of the “Brazilian Charter for Smart Cities” concomitantly with the publication of the translated version of ISO 37122. Especially since COVID19, interest in resilient cities has increased, also gaining a standard specific on the subject - ISO 37123. In addition, there are indicators for livable cities, which seek to assess performance in terms of the wellbeing offered to citizens. In this sense, the International Conference on Livable Cities took place in June 2023.
In this sense, this paper aims to discuss the indicators proposed by the standards to be adopted in the planning and management of cities aiming at the production of sustainable, resilient, smart and livable cities. Additionally, a case study was carried out with the analysis of the main indicators presented at the international conference on the topic, with emphasis on the indicators proposed by the Australian Urban Observatory. The result of the analysis revealed some indicators that are little valued by city standards, which go far beyond the adoption of the possibilities offered by digital technologies. It is understood that there is a need to combat the “sick cities syndrome” through measures that enable socialization and resumption of contact, restoring people's sense of belonging to society.
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