Smart and sustainable cities: in search of comprehensive theoretical framework

The article delivers the results of systematic literature review of research on smart and sustainable cities. An overview of definitions, dimensions and components of smart city, sustainable city and smart sustainable city was presented. In addition, the identification of existing methods and indicators used for rating smart cities and sustainable cities was performed. Based on analysis of complexity and thoroughness of the identified assessment frameworks, methodologies that can be used for comprehensive evaluation of the smart sustainable city were determined. Finally, the identified research gaps and issues with potential future contribution within analyzed scientific area were indicated.