This work focuses on the smart city concept and on the main measures that can be undertaken at local level to support the development of Italian cities, in a smart perspective. This is a working paper that aims to understand how a city can facilitate the sustainability of its social, economic and technological environment, to ensure significant improvements for the quality of life of its inhabitants. The research methodology is based on a qualitative approach, using the case study of the City of Turin.
Key-Words: Public Sector Administration, smart city, Italian cities, innovation processes, business management, strategic planning