Big Data Processing Model for Smart City Design: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Cities across the globe are considering transitioning into a smart city concept by implementing big data applications which help them in reaching the requisite level of sustainability and improving the standards of living of people. This paper reviews the applications of big data to smart cities by searching different databases using specific keywords and following a systematic data mining methodology for selecting the desired literature for further review. It identifies the appropriate definition of the smart city and big data and discusses the various opportunities, challenges and benefits of incorporating big data applications for smart cities.