Special Issue Information

The rapid pace of global urbanization has introduced significant challenges, including population surges, resource scarcity, traffic congestion, pollution, and climate vulnerability. Addressing these pressing issues requires innovative urban planning strategies that prioritize sustainability, resilience, and technological advancement. Smart cities have emerged as a transformative paradigm, leveraging technologies such as internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, digital twins, and blockchain to optimize urban management and enhance citizens' quality of life.

Despite the promise of smart cities, significant research gaps and challenges remain. Current studies are exploring how to balance technological innovation with inclusivity, equity, and environmental responsibility. There is also growing interest in integrating interdisciplinary approaches, such as combining urban planning, social sciences, and data science, to create truly smart and adaptive urban environments.

This Special Issue seeks to explore the intersection of smart cities and urban planning, providing a platform for cutting-edge research, practical case studies, and interdisciplinary discussions. The aim is to advance knowledge in this rapidly evolving field, bridging the gap between technological innovation and sustainable urban development.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
● AI and machine learning applications in urban planning and management;
● IoT-enabled smart infrastructure for energy, water, and waste systems;
● Digital twins for urban modeling, monitoring, and real-time decision-making;
● Blockchain in urban governance, resource management, and data security;
● Smart mobility: sustainable transport systems, autonomous vehicles, and integrated transit networks;
● Urban resilience and climate adaptation through technology-driven solutions;
● Citizen-centric design: participatory urban planning and community engagement in smart cities;
● Big data and predictive analytics for real-time urban problem-solving;
● Ethical, legal, and privacy considerations in smart city deployments;
● Smart city ecosystems: integrating buildings, energy grids, and urban networks;
● Circular economy approaches in smart city design;
● Cross-disciplinary collaboration for building sustainable and inclusive smart cities.

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