Pollution Research Paper

Vol 40, Issue 1, 2021; Page No.(8-11 )

CHALLENGES FOR SURABAYA CITY AS A SMART CITY

LUTFI AGUS SALIM

Abstract

Currently living in the city of Surabaya is much more comfortable compared to decades of the previous years. A city that is increasingly green, clean, follows the development of information technology, and promotes a healthy environment. Various awards were won by the city of Surabaya, one of which was "smart city". There were three indicators in determining smart city, namely smart government, smart living, and smart environment. Behind these achievements, there are various challenges that will be faced by the city of Surabaya, namely the increasing of inmigration, the increasing proportion of young people, changes in land use for housing, and global community competition. Recommendations that can be given in this study are population quantity control program through the Family Planning program, order and ease in population administration services, and the availability and convenience of public transportation that reaches to all corners of the city to supportive need for the dynamics of citizens' activities.