Characteristic Analysis of Living Lab for the Solution to Community-Specified Social Problems: ‘I City’ Living Lab

Recently, The need for problem-solving through the application of the Living Lab methodology, centered on local governments, is increasing to address social issues. This study aimed to apply the Living Lab methodology to establish a water pipeline management system for 'City I.' When classified by purpose, the Living Lab was identified as a 'technology development of products and services' type. It was further classified as a hybrid type led jointly by research institutions and public institutions. The participants were divided into suppliers, intermediary users, and end users, and it was identified as a 3Ps (Public-Private-People) type Living Lab. The Living Lab process was structured into three stages, and through the process, it was confirmed to be a Living Lab aimed at solving social problems from a broader perspective based on the concept of co-creation. The results of this study suggest that, from a broader perspective, the Living Lab approach can be meaningfully utilized to enhance the applicability of the Living Lab methodology.