Urbanization has become an integral part of modern lifestyle. More and more people are moving to cities in the hope of finding an interesting job and providing comfortable living conditions. What does a modern, safe, comfortable and energy efficient urban environment mean to a modern person? How to protect the surroundings and, at the same time, not to lose the benefits of life in the city? In recent years, the term “smart”, which also means "intelligent", is becoming increasingly common in the public space. Smart network, smart solution, smart city. This publication helps to understand what kind of city can be called smart and whether Riga corresponds to this designation.