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October 2, 2025Urban ScienceOpen Access

Voices of the City: Understanding Hong Kong Residents’ Views on Smart City Transformation

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ACAlistair ColeDSDionysios StivasÉTÉmilie Tran

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Overview

Mixed-methods research captures low understanding of smart city concepts among Hong Kong residents, highlighting privacy concerns and varied support.

Key Points

  • Residents display low understanding of the Smart City Blueprint, yet generally positive towards its benefits.
  • Survey with 808 participants and qualitative insights from 25 interviews yielded complex perspectives on smart city development.
  • Mixed-methods approach enhances research validity, revealing diverse opinions shaped by demographics like age and education.
  • Communication strategies are crucial to align smart city initiatives with residents' preferences and mitigate concerns about data privacy.

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Cole et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de68ea83cbc991d0a214e3https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9100406
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