This book explores the rise of technology-centered urban planning and the diffusion of these practices around the world. Seven axes of urban planning have been selected to highlight how data and technology currently work and how these systems can be improved going forward. Each aspect is explored in its own chapter that combines narrative description, illustrations, and case studies to show how technology currently shapes our cities and how this may impact the urban environments. Topics include infrastructure, mobility, energy use and distribution, work, public health, and knowledge transfer among others. The book also demonstrates how these aspects are tied to and affect the four pillars of sustainability: environment, society, economy, and culture.
Author(s): Avi Friedman
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 201
City: Cham
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Chapter 1: The Digital Revolution and Urbanity
1.1 The Evolution of Digital Technologies
1.1.1 The Internet
1.1.2 The Smartphone
1.1.3 Social Media
1.1.4 The IoT
1.1.5 Satellite Technologies
1.1.6 Renewable Energy Sources (RESs)
1.2 The Digital World and Daily Life
1.2.1 Interpersonal Communication
1.2.2 Work, Education, Healthcare, and Transport
1.2.3 Smart Cities
1.3 Digital Pitfalls
References
Chapter 2: A Need for Sustainable Urban Environments
2.1 Global Social Phenomena
2.1.1 Air Pollution and Climate Change
2.2 The Genesis of Contemporary Sustainable Thought
2.3 The Key Pillars of Sustainability
2.3.1 Social Sustainability
2.3.2 Cultural Sustainability
2.3.3 Economic Sustainability
2.3.4 Environmental Sustainability
2.3.5 Inclusive Governance
2.4 Principles of Sustainability in the Digital Context
2.4.1 The Path of Least Negative Impact
2.4.2 Self-Sustaining Processes
2.4.3 Supporting Relations
2.4.4 A Life Cycle Approach
2.5 Ecological and Carbon Footprint
2.5.1 Ecological Footprint
2.5.2 Carbon Footprint and Offsets
2.6 Tomorrow’s Sustainable World
References
Chapter 3: Efficient, Safe, and Comfortable Mobility
3.1 Setting the Stage
3.1.1 Environment and Climate Change
3.1.2 Pollution Caused by Road Traffic
3.1.3 Efficiency of Traffic and Productivity
3.2 A New Focus on Public Transportation and Ridesharing
3.2.1 Improving Public Transit Using Technologies
3.2.2 Ridesharing and Car Ownership
3.3 Active Mobility
3.3.1 Improving the Safety and Comfort of Pedestrians and Cyclists
3.3.2 Integrating Active Mobility into Public Transit
3.4 Transportation for Thought
References
Chapter 4: Work and the City
4.1 The New Nature of Work
4.1.1 The History of Working from Home
4.1.2 Connectivity
4.2 Contemporary Work from Home
4.2.1 Creating a Productive Space
4.2.2 Adapting Professions and Education
4.3 Working Alone Together
4.4 Reflections
References
Chapter 5: Efficient Energy Distribution and Waste Management
5.1 The Need for Alternative Power and Conservation
5.2 Digital Contributions to Managing the Energy Grid
5.3 Digital Means in Decentralized Heating
5.3.1 Net-Zero Energy Systems
5.4 Waste Management Using Digital Means
5.4.1 Eliminating Waste Before It Happens
5.4.2 Upcycling
5.4.3 Making Waste Management and Collection Efficient Using Digital Means
References
Chapter 6: Knowledge Transfer, Social Engagement, and Culture
6.1 Past and Present Knowledge Transfer
6.2 The Rise of Social Media
6.3 Technological Change and Education
6.3.1 Internet Infrastructure to Support Remote Learning
6.3.2 Building Infrastructure to Support Pandemic-Safe Learning
6.4 Cultural Institutions
6.4.1 The Living Room Libraries of the Future
6.5 To Take Away
References
Chapter 7: Well-Being, Public Engagement, and Healthcare
7.1 Cities for Well-Being
7.1.1 The Rise of Obesity and Engagement of People in Active Lifestyles
7.1.2 Technology and Medical Professionals: Virtual Care
7.2 Engaging Citizens
7.2.1 Devices to Monitor Health and Motivate
7.2.2 Engaging Seniors and Aging in Place
7.3 Technology for Everyone
References
Chapter 8: Home Automation
8.1 The Rise of the Digital Home
8.1.1 The Digital Effect on Home Design and Use
8.2 Smart Home Technologies (SHTs) and Sustainable Design
8.2.1 Hubs and Controllers
8.2.2 Smart Water Management (SWM) and Irrigation
8.2.3 Automated Lighting, Blind Control, and Smart Power Adapters
8.2.4 Intelligent Thermostats and Thermal Comfort
8.2.5 Household Energy Conservation Games
8.3 Personal Privacy and Accessibility
8.4 Residences with Home Automation
8.4.1 BS House in Puglia, Italy
8.5 The Future of Home Automation
References
Chapter 9: Digital Contribution to Urban Planning and Architecture
9.1 Challenges That Call for Digital Means in Urban Planning
9.2 Use of Data in Planning Cities
9.3 The Use of GIS Methods and Tools
9.4 Building and Simulating Cities Using 3D Means
9.5 Visualizing Future Scenarios Using Digital Means
9.6 What Does the Future Hold?
References
Chapter 10: Digital Economy and Place-Making
10.1 The Rise of the Digital Economy
10.2 The Effects of the Shift to Digital Transactions on Physical Retail Space
10.3 Positive Impacts and Cases of the Changing Digital Economy
References
Chapter 11: Future Digital Cities
11.1 Reflections
11.2 Sharing Knowledge
11.3 Creating and Integrating Systems
11.4 Safety of Digital Systems
11.5 Final Thoughts
References
Illustration Credits
Bibliography
Index
