A smart city is a strategy to improve the sense of security in urban spacesCase study: Karaj city

Security is one of the most important basic human needs, and in current cities, due to the increase in population and the complexity of urban issues, the way to achieve sustainable security is facing a challenge. In order to solve complex urban problems, the smartness of the urban space, which is based on information and communication technology, is a suitable strategy. In this regard, the purpose of this research was the need to pay attention to the smart city as a strategy to improve the sense of security in the public spaces of Karaj city. The current research was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of nature. Data collection was done through a researcher-made questionnaire (375 people) at the level of Karaj city. For the analysis, one-by-one statistical analysis and regression have been used. The results of the research show that the average dimensions of physical-spatial (2.97), behavioral and social dimensions (2.77) are lower than 3 and they do not have favorable conditions. The average of the monitoring components (3.5) and access (3.63) is higher and they are in favorable conditions. The regression analysis shows that the components of intelligence have an impact on the components of security, so that the dimensions of smart life with a beta of 0.423 and smart citizenship with a beta of 0.332 have had the greatest impact in increasing security in the public spaces of Karaj according to the respondents.