Smart Cities: Social and Environmental Challenges and Opportunities for Local Authorities

This edited volume discusses the socioeconomic, environmental, and policy implications of smart cities, presenting theoretical and empirical studies on their benefits and practical frameworks for initiatives. It covers topics such as transition pillars, innovation, governance, mobility, and smart cities in emerging economies, and is useful for students, researchers, and policymakers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 388 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This edited volume delves into the multifaceted implications of smart cities, encompassing socioeconomic, environmental, and policy dimensions. Comprising contributions from esteemed international experts in energy economics and policy, the chapters present a diverse array of high-quality theoretical and empirical studies at the intersection of social, entrepreneurial, governmental, and ecological transformations. Spanning a wide range of topics, the book aims to provide empirical evidence of the benefits of smart cities while also offering practical frameworks for implementing smart city initiatives. Key discussions include the pillars of smart city transitions, innovative approaches to designing and implementing smart and sustainable cities, governance frameworks for smart cities, smart mobility within urban environments, and the role of smart cities in emerging economies. This comprehensive volume serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in resource economics, energy economics, sustainability, information and communication technology (ICT), and governance, as well as policymakers actively engaged in smart city development. Notably, this book is available in open access, ensuring widespread accessibility and dissemination of knowledge.

Weight: 770g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031356636
Edition number: 1st ed. 2024