Smart Cities and Smart Governance: Towards the 22nd Century Sustainable City

This edited volume discusses smart cities and smart governance within the framework of the 22nd-century sustainable city. It provides a foundation for global efforts to envision and prepare for the next generation city by advancing understanding of the nature and need for novel policies, administrative practices, and enabling technologies. The chapters focus on practical models and approaches, theoretical frameworks, policy models, emerging issues, questions, and research problems, with case studies from different parts of the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 381 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This edited volume delves into the realm of smart cities and smart governance, situated within the context of the 22nd-century sustainable city. Comprising contributions from esteemed members of the Smart Cities Smart Government Research Practice Consortium (SCSGRPC), an international multidisciplinary consortium dedicated to exploring smart governance, this book serves as a foundational resource for global endeavors to envision and prepare for the next generation of urban landscapes. By advancing our understanding of the nature and urgency of novel policies, administrative practices, and enabling technologies required to propel urban governance, governments, and infrastructure forward, this book lays the groundwork for international efforts to shape the future of cities.

The chapters in this book are organized into several key sections, each addressing practical models, theoretical frameworks, policy models, emerging issues, research questions, and case studies from diverse regions worldwide. These chapters provide valuable insights into the latest developments and challenges in smart city governance, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives and experiences.

As a valuable addition to the expanding body of knowledge on smartness in urban government, this book appeals to researchers and scholars in the fields of public administration, political science, information science, and information systems. It also holds great relevance for policy makers and government officials actively engaged in implementing smart technology in their cities, seeking to harness its potential for sustainable development and improved urban living.

In conclusion, this edited volume offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of smart cities and smart governance, providing a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike. By fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in the 21st-century urban landscape, it contributes to the ongoing efforts to create more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable cities for the future.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030610357
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021