| Characteristic | Definition | Author |
| Smart Economy | […] knowledge-based economy, promoting creativity […] public-private partnerships and international connections (research exchange). Innovation capacity. | |
| Smart People | […] citizens are the greatest source of urban development and driving force for knowledge creation, better education, social infrastructure, and fostering creativity with collective intelligence. | |
| Smart Governance | […] based on transparency, public participation, interaction with public and private agents, cooperation, and free access to information data through ICTs. The structure allows collaboration, data exchange, service integration, and city administration communication. | |
| Smart Mobility | […] transport resources and technological infrastructure of the city to manage the flow of demand and movement of the population. Accessibility is essential to promote greater social inclusion and avoid the isolation of modern urban ghettos. | |
| Smart Environment | […] attractive natural conditions, resource management, and environmental protection efforts (sustainability). It seeks to reduce the impacts caused by urbanization with the help of technology, proposing optimized alternatives for environmental management problems. In addition, it is essential to have awareness projects. | |
| Smart Life | […] increased quality of life, accessibility, practicality, and efficiency in the relationship with the city. From the perception of safety and housing conditions to access to health and education resources. Greater focus is on integrating with the city, seeking greater social cohesion and a sense of community belonging. | |