Stages of Formation of the Digital Environment of Modern Cities

The purpose of this study is to structure the stages of digitalization of urban space. The research method is a systematic logical analysis of the various stages of digitalization and the development directions of modern cities. Four stages of urban development are distinguished, their significant differences in the context of digitalization of the urban environment are shown. The main difference between the post-industrial type of cities is the use of advanced digital technologies for the most efficient organization of economic activity. It is shown that the stages of digitalization of the urban environment are nested sets, each of which includes other technologies and socio-economic models of interactions. It is concluded that the development based on digital technologies is one of the most effective areas for solving the problems of modern cities.