We conduct feasibility studies and provide consultancy services on Smart Cities and urban development — so you know whether to move forward before you commit
That is the full scope of what we do. Not because we lack ambition, but because we believe this is where the most important decisions about urban technology are made: at the beginning, when the question is still open. Too many smart city projects are launched on assumption. Our job is to replace that assumption with a rigorous, independent assessment, one that tells you, clearly and specifically, whether a given technical transformation or new service implementation is viable in your context.
Our services
Our feasibility studies, technical analysis and consultancy services answers the question your project depends on. Before a city or operator commits to implementing a new technology, whether it is a smart mobility system, an AI-powered waste management platform, an automated public lighting network, or any other smart urban service, there is one question that should always be answered first:
Is this actually viable here, for this service, in this city, with these resources and constraints?
That is exactly what the IDHUS Institute answers. We assess the technical, economic, regulatory, and social dimensions of the proposed transformation and deliver a structured report with a clear, evidence-based conclusion.
What we analyse
Our projects and services are never just, or only, a technical approach. A smart city transformation can be technically possible and still fail because the economics don’t hold, the regulatory framework isn’t ready, or the operational context doesn’t support it. We assess all four dimensions in every study.
- Technical. Infrastructure readiness, technology maturity, integration complexity, and operational requirements.
- Economic. Cost of implementation, expected returns or savings, financing models, and long-term sustainability.
- Regulatory. Legal framework, procurement constraints, data governance, and compliance requirements.
- Social & operational. Institutional capacity, citizen acceptance, service continuity, and governance implications.
How a consulting service, study or technical analysis works
Four structured phases, one clear conclusion
We work with you to define the service or urban area to be assessed, the objectives, the decision context, and the constraints — budget, timeline, institutional, and political.
We conduct a structured assessment across the four dimensions — technical, economic, regulatory, and social — drawing on primary research, data analysis, and expert input relevant to your context.
We identify and analyse comparable cities or operators that have undertaken similar transformations — what worked, what didn’t, what it cost, and what conditions made the difference.
We deliver a structured document with a clear conclusion — viable, not viable, or viable under specific conditions — together with the key determining factors and recommended next steps.
Areas of application
Each domain below corresponds to a category of urban service where cities and operators commonly ask whether a smart transformation is viable.
Mobility & transport –Infrastructure · Data · Operations
“Is it viable to implement a smart mobility system — demand-responsive transit, connected infrastructure, or AI-assisted traffic management — in our city?”
- What we assess: Infrastructure readiness, data connectivity, fleet and network integration, regulatory and procurement constraints, financing models, and operational transition requirements.
- Impact on residents: Reduced travel times, improved accessibility for underserved areas, lower emissions, and more reliable public services for daily commuters.
Energy management – Grid · Efficiency · Renewables
“Can our city viably implement a smart energy management system — dynamic demand response, smart grid infrastructure, or AI-optimised consumption monitoring?”
- What we assess: Grid infrastructure capacity, technology integration complexity, regulatory framework for smart metering and renewables, cost-benefit projections, and operator transition feasibility.
- Impact on residents: Lower energy costs, reduced outages, accelerated transition to renewable sources, and measurable carbon reductions that benefit all city residents.
Waste management & sanitation – IoT · Logistics · Sustainability
“Is it feasible to transform our waste collection and sanitation services using smart sensors, route optimisation, or AI-driven collection scheduling?”
- What we assess: Sensor and IoT deployment requirements, fleet and logistics integration, data infrastructure needs, municipal procurement constraints, and cost versus efficiency projections.
- Impact on residents: Cleaner urban environments, reduced collection costs passed on to taxpayers, lower emissions from optimised routing, and improved service reliability.
Public lighting – IoT · Automation · Energy savings
“Would a smart public lighting system — adaptive, sensor-driven, or remotely managed — be viable and cost-effective for our municipality?”
- What we assess: Existing infrastructure condition and upgrade cost, connectivity requirements, energy savings modelling, maintenance transition, procurement options, and payback period analysis.
- Impact on residents: Safer streets through better-lit public spaces, significant energy savings for the municipality, and reduced light pollution in residential areas.
Water & utility management- Sensors · Predictive maintenance · Conservation
“Is a smart water management system — leak detection, consumption monitoring, or AI-driven network management — viable for our utility or municipality?”
- What we assess: Network condition and sensor deployment feasibility, data platform requirements, regulatory context for utility data, operator capacity, and financial case for loss reduction.
- Impact on residents: Reduced water loss and lower bills, faster response to network failures, better conservation outcomes, and improved service continuity during peak demand or drought periods.
Digital governance & public services – Data · AI · Participation
“Can our city viably implement AI-assisted governance tools, digital public service platforms, or data-driven decision-making systems — and what would it actually require?”
- What we assess: Institutional readiness and digital capacity, legal and data governance framework, citizen acceptance and equity considerations, technology architecture requirements, and implementation sequencing.
- Impact on residents: Faster, more accessible public services, greater transparency in how city decisions are made, and more meaningful channels for citizen participation in urban governance.
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