THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF SMART CITY (BANDUNG CARE) IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BANDUNG CITY

The aim of this study is to create a smart city application in order to improve the quality of citizens life and strengthen a growth reputation as a technology city in Indonesia. It also helps to integrate all infrastructure and services from the government to the community using information technology services. This research used a qualitative data collection technique, observation, and literature review methods. The research results are to achieve the city assets governance by utilizing information of technology. Other benefits that can be received in Bandung Care application is a breakthrough information in technology to provide ease of service for Bandung community in various activities, such as for household, health, business, education, and other needs. The Smart City concept could sustain the agenda of cities as an encouragement for another city to improve their city management.