Games and Play in the Creative, Smart and Ecological City

This book explores what games and play can tell us about contemporary processes of urbanization and examines how the dynamics of gaming can help us understand the interurban competition that underpins the entrepreneurialism of the ‘smart’ and ‘creative’ city.

Games and play hold immense potential to unravel the intricate tapestry of contemporary urbanization processes. By delving into the dynamic realm of gaming, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of how the dynamics of play can shed light on the intricate interplay of interurban competition that underpins the entrepreneurialism of smart and creative cities.

Games and Play in the Creative, Smart, and Ecological City is a captivating collection of chapters penned by an interdisciplinary team of scholars hailing from diverse fields such as game studies, media studies, play studies, architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning. This book situates the historical evolution of play and games within the urban landscape, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding their multifaceted contributions to the city's economy, cultural life, and environmental concerns.

By forging a stronger connection between games and play and urban discourses and design strategies, this book encourages scholars to critically examine their growing role in three overarching discourses that dominate urban planning and policy today: the creative and cultural economies of cities, the smart and playable city, and ecological cities.

This interdisciplinary work appeals to a wide range of students and scholars, including those engaged in game studies, play studies, landscape architecture (and allied design fields), urban geography, and art history. In particular, Chapter 3 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license, ensuring accessibility to a broader audience.

In conclusion, Games and Play in the Creative, Smart, and Ecological City serves as a groundbreaking testament to the power of games and play in shaping our urban landscapes. By delving into the complex dynamics of gaming, this book offers valuable insights into the interurban competition, entrepreneurialism, and cultural richness that define smart and creative cities. As we navigate the rapidly evolving urban environment, this interdisciplinary work provides a valuable roadmap for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners alike to harness the potential of games and play in creating more sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant urban environments.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 158 x 241 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367441234