Environmental externalities of the Anthropocene—mainly generated from population growth,
rapid urbanization, high private motor vehicle dependency, the deregulated market, mass …

In recent years, the concept of smart sustainable cities has come to the fore. And it is rapidly
gaining momentum and worldwide attention as a promising response to the challenge of …

This Handbook presents a comprehensive and rigorous overview of the state-of-the-art on
Smart Cities. It provides the reader with an authoritative, exhaustive one-stop reference on …

Smart Cities are often promoted as green cities, facilitating the realization of the UN
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering ecological mobility and using Smart …

This state-of-the-art review paper aims to provide an overview of the current research on
three categories of liveable cities, Smart, Sustainable, and Green (SSG). It explores how the …

As population growth accelerates, researchers and professionals face challenges as they
attempt to plan for the future. Urban planning is a significant component in addressing the …

The technological interventions in everyday processes has led to the rise of Smart
ecosystems where all aspects of everyday life like governance, transportation, agriculture …

Opening the book as a scene-setting chapter, this chapter provides a detailed introduction:
background, literature review, aim and objectives, and motivations, as well as the structure …

Currently, the world is becoming increasingly urbanized, and the projected forecast reveals
that more than 60% of the population will reside in the city by 2030. The cities and …

The world is facing substantial challenges related to population growth and the derived
pressure on environment, energy, and other natural resources. Cities contribute to these …