The role of participation in the development of the smart city idea: frameworks, opportunities, mechanisms

The progressing urbanisation process and its visible effects are prompting local authorities to seek new solutions contemporary development challenges, especially those identified in post-socialist cities, including Poland. Nowadays, the smart city concept is becoming widely popular. This idea grounded principles of sustainable all spheres socio-economic life. However, a comprehensive approach, it moves away from strictly technological definition towards social context conditions. there more instruments supporting civic activity inhabitants Polish cities. One extremely popular mechanism participatory budget. In order trace importance implementation concept, an empirical analysis was undertaken Bydgoszcz (a medium-sized Poland). According research, budget asymmetrical, with infrastructure investments dominating. Support needed for pro-social activities activating residents. Therefore, diversification projects budget, setting aside pool funds cross-district projects, should be viewed positive light.