The Application and Challenges of Smart Communities in Urban Community Governance in China

Abstract

As an important part of smart city construction, smart communities provide intelligent services to residents through IoT, AI, big data, and other technological means, and promote the development of urban governance in the direction of digitization, intelligence, and precision. This article reviews the development history of smart communities in China, analyzes their specific applications in public service delivery, security management, environmental governance and citizen participation, and summarizes the remarkable effectiveness of smart communities in improving governance efficiency, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing residents’ quality of life. At the same time, the article explores the main challenges faced by smart communities at the technological, privacy, economic, and policy levels, and makes recommendations to address these issues. The study suggests that smart communities are an important tool for promoting the modernization of urban governance, but their realization requires continued efforts in improving policies and regulations, technological innovation, and social collaboration. This paper provides theoretical references and practical insights for the development of smart communities in China.