An Intelligent Smart Civic Issue Reporting and Management System with Automated Routing, Priority Modeling and Transparency Framework for Smart Cities

Abstract

Growing cities are exerting more pressure on local government offices that are responsible for taking care of public facilities.Althoughmanycitieshavebeguntouseonlineplatforms for issue reporting, these platforms are not equipped with smart waystoroutecomplaints,nordotheyhaveclearguidelines for priority setting or issue tracking. This paper proposes asmart system for reporting and managing public complaints that involveslocationtagging,complaintrouting,prioritysettingusing data, and issue tracking and analysis. This system will make it easier to deal with complaints, ensure that government officials are accountable, and encourage more citizens to participate. Resultsshowthatthissystemcandecreasethetimeittakes to handle complaints and increase the speed at which issues are resolved.

Introduction

This research proposes a “Slow Work Sanctuary” concept to address the growing problem of workplace stress, anxiety, sensory overload, and reduced well-being in post-pandemic corporate environments. Modern open-plan offices and “work-from-anywhere” cultures have blurred work-life boundaries, leading to chronic stress, burnout, and reduced productivity. The study argues that conventional corporate interiors—with uniform lighting, rigid layouts, and synthetic materials—are often incompatible with human psychological and biological needs.

The proposed solution draws on neuroarchitecture and biophilic design principles to create restorative workplace environments that support cognitive recovery, mental resilience, and deep focus. By carefully controlling spatial organization, lighting conditions, acoustics, and natural materials, the workplace can become an active therapeutic environment rather than merely a functional workspace.

The literature review highlights several key findings:

• Workplace well-being and productivity are closely linked. Poor health and stress contribute to absenteeism, presenteeism, reduced performance, and significant economic losses for organizations.
• According to the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) model, burnout occurs when workplace demands exceed available resources such as physical comfort, support, and autonomy.
• Physical environmental factors such as inadequate lighting, thermal discomfort, noise, and poor ambience negatively affect concentration, eye health, and stress levels.
• Psychosocial factors, including toxic workplace culture and lack of autonomy, significantly influence employee well-being and job satisfaction.

The study emphasizes the importance of natural light in improving cognitive performance, visual comfort, and productivity. Access to daylight reduces fatigue and headaches, while circadian-friendly lighting systems that mimic natural daylight cycles improve alertness and overall well-being. Effective glare control is also necessary to prevent visual discomfort.

A major component of the proposal is biophilic design, which integrates plants, natural materials, and nature-inspired elements into workplace interiors. Research shows that biophilic environments improve productivity, reduce stress and anxiety, enhance attention restoration, improve indoor air quality, lower CO? and VOC levels, and contribute to healthier microclimates.

To ensure practical implementation, the study develops a Biophilic Operations and Maintenance Strategy that addresses issues such as mosquito breeding, fungal growth, and moisture accumulation. Solutions include sealed sub-irrigated planters, hydroponic systems, sterile growing media, HVAC-assisted airflow management, and carefully selected plant species.

The sanctuary concept also incorporates sensory regulation and haptic grounding, encouraging users to transition from stressful environments through decompression zones, tactile materials, acoustic slippers, and shoe-free restorative spaces. These interventions enhance sensory awareness and promote relaxation.

To prevent misuse of private restorative spaces, the study introduces behavioral risk mitigation measures, including visual permeability, controlled acoustic isolation, smart occupancy monitoring, and time-limited usage controls that maintain both privacy and safety.

The proposed spatial hierarchy consists of four zones:

1. Decompression Zone – a transition space for mental disengagement from work stress.
2. Lucid Zone – a daylight-rich area designed for focused work.
3. Rhythm Zone – a collaborative biophilic environment encouraging soft fascination and social interaction.
4. Cave Zone – a deeply restorative, low-stimulus refuge for sensory recovery and cognitive decompression.

The research further establishes criteria for selecting architectural precedents such as the Amazon Spheres, Second Home Lisbon, Aman Tokyo, and Therme Vals to study successful applications of biophilic integration, sensory restoration, daylight management, and tactile design.

Finally, the study proposes a Sensory-First Design Methodology consisting of:

1. Environmental and sensory mapping,
2. Neuro-spatial cognitive zoning, and
3. Detailed sensory interventions.

Conclusion

The Smart Civic Issue Reporting and Management System is a game-changer in the way cities are managed, and it introducestheelementofautomation,prioritization,andabso- lute transparency while handling complaints. This is different from the traditional system, which was based on a more manual approach. This new system will make the handling of complaints much more organized. This system will automa- tically route the complaints to the relevant departments and prioritize them based on their urgency and importance, thus avoiding delays in the working of the city. This system will also introduce transparency, and the citizen will be able to track their complaints in real-time, thus keeping the relevant departments accountable. This will thus create a sense of trust among the citizens regarding the working of the city. Theuseofquantitativeevaluationandgraphicalcomparison has strengthened the validation of the proposed system.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2026 Dipak Khaire, Hemangi Bhamare, Vaishnavi Kale, Om Deshmukh, Prof. Prranjali Jadhav , Dr. Yashwant Ingle. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.