Information technologies in the implementation of the urban space of a metropolis

One of the most important tasks in the twenty-first century is sustainable development and balanced urban growth. Information technologies are becoming the main tool for research and development of development forecasts, are an effective management tool, allowing you to coordinate and improve all areas of the life of the metropolis. The role of information technologies is due to their ubiquity and transformation into one of the most important factors of growth and competitiveness. As a result, the research topic of the article seems to be very relevant. The paper discusses the principles of implementing a "smart city", the structural and functional scheme of "Smart St. Petersburg", strategic goals and directions of development of St. Petersburg, as well as describes the expected effects of the implementation of "smart cities".