Іlona О. AndroshchukOlha K. Nezghoda2025-12-042025-12-042025-11-033041-2153 (print)3041-2161 (online)https://ir.duan.edu.ua/handle/123456789/6408The paper provides the relevance of implementing the crisis-smart concept for the development of Ukrainian cities in the context of a deep transformation of socio-economic processes caused by the war, urbanisation challenges, and the need for post-war recovery. The authors emphasise the importance of adapting European experiences, particularly in the practices of sustainable urban infrastructure management, digitalisation, and innovative development. The object of the study is the city of Kropyvnytskyi, serving as an example of a regional centre with limited resources that has the potential to implement smart solutions through partnership with its German twin city, Krefeld. The paper analyses the elements of the SMART KREFELD concept and suggests ways to adapt them to Ukrainian conditions, taking into account local challenges, the level of digital infrastructure, the potential of the IT sector, and the transparency of local government. The methodological basis of the study is grounded in comparative analysis, case studies, graphical data representation, and analysis of open sources. The authors conclude that twinning partnerships are effective as a mechanism for accelerating the implementation of European practices and suggest areas for further research, including the development of key performance indicators and financial instruments for implementing the Smart City concept in Kropyvnytskyi.otherSmart Cityanti-crisis strategytwin citiesdigital transformationsustainable developmenturbanisationантикризова стратегіяміста-побратимицифрова трансформаціясталий розвитокурбанізаціяArticle