The SMART city and urban regeneration, toward a sustainable ecosystem in Moldova

Abstract

The study analyzes the intersection of residential architecture and landscape design within the urban context of Kishinev, highlighting the pressing need to integrate sustainability principles and SMART technologies into urban planning. It emphasizes existing dysfunctions, such as conceptual fragmentation, the lack of an adapted regulatory framework, and underfunding of innovative urban projects, all of which hinder the coherent development of urban spaces and green infrastructure. The study proposes interdisciplinary collaboration among architects, landscape designers, urban planners, and IT specialists to optimize urban quality of life through integrated solutions, including smart public lighting, automated irrigation, and real-time vegetation monitoring via IoT. Emphasis is placed on adapting successful international models (Tokyo, Vienna, Singapore) to local specificities in order to create a functional urban ecosystem, including through GIS digital platforms and innovative green infrastructures. The main obstacles identified are a lack of financial resources, a deficit of coherent digital strategy, insufficient interdisciplinary training, and institutional resistance. In response, the study recommends investment in professional training, implementation of pilot projects, and the stimulation of public-private partnerships to transform Kishinev into a smart, sustainable, and inclusive city.