Robust SmartCityAI Lakehouse: IKN (New Capital City of Indonesia) Case Study

The rapid advancement of smart cities, driven by innovative communication and information technologies (ICT), has transformed urban management. This paper introduces the Robust SmartCityAI Lakehouse, a hybrid framework specifically designed to implement smart city solutions in IKN, the New Capital City of Indonesia. The proposed architecture seamlessly integrates diverse data sources and supports a wide range of applications, including real-time AI-driven transportation management, energy optimization, public safety enhancement, waste and water management, environmental monitoring, and air quality control. By leveraging both on-premises processing and scalable cloud infrastructure, this framework enhances urban sustainability and improves the quality of life for citizens. The paper also explores the key benefits and challenges of deploying this architecture, providing practical strategies for its implementation in complex urban environments.