Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions: Results of SSPCR 2019

This book explores the concept of smart and sustainable planning, including top contributions from academics, policy makers, consultants, and other professionals. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and an integrated, holistic approach to break down silos in local government and achieve better integration of climate-energy planning. It also highlights the potential of big urban data and advanced ICT to facilitate engagement and co-creation by raising awareness and providing insight into the local consequences of specific plans.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 601 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book presents a collection of research papers and case studies that were presented at the 3rd International Conference on "Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions," held in December 2019 in Bolzano, Italy. The conference aimed to explore the concept of smart and sustainable planning, encompassing top contributions from academics, policy makers, consultants, and other professionals.

Innovation processes such as co-design and co-creation play a crucial role in establishing collaborations that engage stakeholders in a trustworthy and transparent environment. These processes help generate new value propositions and address the need for integrated solutions.

The importance of an integrated, holistic approach to local government planning, particularly in integrating climate-energy planning, is widely recognized. Breaking down silos and fostering better integration can lead to more effective and sustainable outcomes.

Despite ongoing urbanization and polarization processes, new synergies between urban and rural areas emerge, linking development opportunities to intrinsic cultural, natural, and man-made landscape values. The availability of big, real-time urban data and advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) facilitates frequent assessment and continuous monitoring of performances, enabling fine-tuning as needed. This applies not only to individual projects but also to broader urban planning efforts.

Furthermore, big urban data and ICT can be instrumental in facilitating engagement and co-creation by raising awareness and providing insights into the local consequences of specific plans. However, the full potential of these resources is yet to be fully exploited in standard processes and procedures, which can lack the agility and flexibility to keep up with the dynamic pace of cities and society.

The book offers a multi-disciplinary outlook based on experience to guide readers through the complex landscape of smart and sustainable planning. It covers various topics, including urban planning, transportation, energy, environment, and social aspects, providing insights into the latest developments and best practices.

Overall, this book serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in advancing smart and sustainable planning for cities and regions. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing urban areas and offers practical solutions to address them.

Weight: 943g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030573348
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021