ICT-Based Smart Cities Planning: A Case Study of Rashid Camp

The twenty-first century is considered the era of technology, information, and communication, or what is known as the information revolution, where cities that rely on information and communication technologies and artificial intelligence called smart cities, which allow societies to develop their capabilities at various levels. Iraq's urbanization is expected to increase rapidly over the next several decades, presenting significant challenges related to pollution, inadequate water and energy resources, and waste management infrastructure. The Al-Rashid Camp in Baghdad offers potential for smart city development while preserving its historical character and civilization but has been neglected by the Iraqi state. To promote development in this area, it is essential to prioritize smart technologies and consider their integration with the region's natural features. This research proposes Smart Remote Sensing Techniques and Geographic Information Systems in the development of master plans of cities on the example of the Rashid Camp. Smart cities depend on information and communication technologies and artificial intelligence to transform the lifestyle and work in smart planning ways by using remote sensing and GIS as the most important technical means that contribute to the analysis of satellite visuals for various sensitive areas on the one hand, and that integration and employment of GIS in the analysis and extraction of thematic maps contribute significantly to smart sustainable planning.