Abstract:

Sharing resources and services not only promotes economic efficiency, but also economic, environmental and social efficiency. It reflects the involvement of residents in the co-creation of urban space or more rational use of natural resources. Cooperation for the local environment is also one of the elements conditioning the creation of an intelligent society. Sharing economy promotes the development of smart city potential, and the basic task of city leaders is to strive to change communication behaviours.

The concept of the sharing economy, situated within the framework of the third generation of smart cities (smart city 3.0) – termed sharing smart city - is emerging as an essential instrument in the evolution of urban ecosystems. The collaborative allocation of resources and services not only optimizes economic efficiency but also contributes to ecological and social sustainability. This phenomenon exemplifies the active participation of residents in the co-creation of urban spaces, facilitating a more discerning utilization of natural resources. Synergistic efforts aimed at enhancing the local ecosystem are also pivotal for the establishment of an intelligent society. The sharing economy acts as a catalyst for the augmentation of smart city potential, with the primary imperative for urban leaders being the transformation of communicative behaviours among constituents.

The publication is of a descriptive nature, with its principal aim being to substantiate the potential of the sharing economy in the development of smart cities. Based on a critical bibliometric analysis of scholarly publications, it has been demonstrated that both concepts - the sharing economy and smart cities - intersect in areas such as creative community, digital technologies and sustainable development.