Table 2.

Categories of IUS Guide requirements used in city system descriptions.

Main hazards in the city and surrounding urban areas

The need for an Integrated Urban Service and its scope for the city

Schematic of the components of the Integrated Urban Service System

Main challenges, scientific novelty and innovation of solutions

Level of integration and connection between elements/sectors of the Integrated Urban System

Observations, Databases and Data Sharing: What & how to measure - for what purpose?

What city data are needed/used? Collaboration for integrated observations; big data: new methods/technology

Modeling and prediction; diversity of applications;

Long-term planning / climate (mitigation and adaptation considerations) and early-warning components of the System

Multidisciplinarity of Urban Service delivery and communication

Initiation of the Integrated System, users connections and partnerships

Decision-making, decision support and human behavior

Lessons learned from implementing/using Integrated Urban Services