The thesis explores the concept of a smart city, analyzing information technologies. It discusses the integration of digital and physical cities through information and communication technologies, emphasizing the role of sensors, IoT, cloud computing, and big data in smart city development. The paper outlines key characteristics of a smart city, including intelligent urban management, smart transportation, environmental monitoring, and smart tourism. It also addresses the challenges of ensuring safety and security in emergencies, highlighting the importance of real-time data analysis and cloud-based solutions. The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to smart city development, incorporating advanced technologies and collaborative efforts between government, private sector, and citizens. The research concludes that smart cities rely on integrated systems that combine information technologies with urban planning and management to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life. The thesis provides a detailed analysis of the current state of smart city technologies and their potential applications in urban development.The thesis explores the concept of a smart city, analyzing information technologies. It discusses the integration of digital and physical cities through information and communication technologies, emphasizing the role of sensors, IoT, cloud computing, and big data in smart city development. The paper outlines key characteristics of a smart city, including intelligent urban management, smart transportation, environmental monitoring, and smart tourism. It also addresses the challenges of ensuring safety and security in emergencies, highlighting the importance of real-time data analysis and cloud-based solutions. The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to smart city development, incorporating advanced technologies and collaborative efforts between government, private sector, and citizens. The research concludes that smart cities rely on integrated systems that combine information technologies with urban planning and management to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life. The thesis provides a detailed analysis of the current state of smart city technologies and their potential applications in urban development.