This book investigates and reveals the interplay between smart technologies and cities, a topic that has gained incredible currency in urban studies in recent years. Beginning with an elaboration of the historical significance of technologies in economic growth, social progress and urban development, the author then goes on to introduce the most prominent smart urban information technologies before demonstrating the use of these technologies in various smart urban systems.

Tan Yigitcanlar is an Associate Professor at the School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.

Foreword

Part I: Background

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: A Historical Perspective on Technology and Urbanisation

Part II: Systems

Chapter 3: Smart Urban Information Technologies

Chapter 4: Smart Urban Systems

Part III: Applications

Chapter 5: Smart Cities in Practice

Part IV: Implications

Chapter 6: Magnitudes of Smart Technology Applications for Cities

Chapter 7: Prospects of Smart Technology Applications for Cities

Afterword