The Development of Housing and Communal Services Within the Smart City Concept in Russia

This article is dedicated to the role of the "Smart City" urban management digitization Project in the digital transformation process of the Russian Federation subject territories. It provides an overview of the project's implementation, relevant legislative initiatives, and examples of embracing smart technologies (e.g., smart electricity meters, Unified Information and Analytical System of Housing and Communal Services) in cities across Russia. The study delves into measures to encourage digitization of housing and communal services, including those of setting up online services for construction companies, streamlining administrative procedures, establishing an open database of digital solutions for managing urban economy, and governmental initiatives to launch pilot programs in cities. The importance of citizen engagement in urban governance through open electronic platforms is emphasized. The effects of implementing digital technologies under the "Smart City" project are weighed, highlighting the growth of the cities' "IQ" index. Among top priorities for further digital development in Russia are those of expanding broadband internet access, promoting the use of domestic software, and cultivating IT talent. Further digitalization of housing and communal services requires upgrading remote control standards.

smart city, digitalization, housing and communal services, digital transformation