Public Entrepreneurship in Urban Development: An Exploratory study of Coimbagtore's Smart City Initative

This study explores the pivotal role of public entrepreneurship in shaping Coimbatore's Smart City initiative. Witha focus on three notable public organizations Grow Billion Trees Foundation, Siruthuli, and Udavum Karangal this research investigates how public entrepreneurs are driving innovation in governance, sustainability, and technological advancement. Public figures like Padmanaban Gopalan (No Food Waste), Aravindan Selvaraj (Aosta India), and Gopalakrishnan S (Atna Technologies) exemplify localized leadership in sustainable development and smart technology integration. Using qualitative research methods, including focus group discussions, document analysis, and structured questionnaires, this study employs thematic and comparative analysis to extract insights. Key findings indicate a strong correlation between innovative governance strategies and smart city success rates. High stakeholder engagement and collaborative efforts were also found to enhanceresource optimization and project sustainability. This paper offers recommendations for enhancing public entrepreneurship models and provides policy suggestions for integrating grassroots innovation in urban development planning.