Smart cities are widely seen as localities that actively embrace new technologies to achieve
desired urban outcomes. Despite sustainability often claimed to be a desired outcome of …

Urban morphology is examined in various disciplines as it is associated with a range of
ecological, social, and economic sustainable outcomes. Yet there is a lack of clarity and …

The smart and sustainable cities concept has become a globally hot topic during the last few
decades, particularly following the catastrophic impacts of global climate change. The …

Prosperity and environmental sustainability of cities are inextricably linked. Cities can only
maintain their prosperity when environmental and social objectives are fully integrated with …

Cities have started to restructure themselves into 'smart cities' to address the challenges of
the 21st Century—such as climate change, sustainable development, and digital disruption …

Rapid urbanization, improved quality of life, and diversified lifestyle options have collectively
led to an escalation in housing demand in our cities, where residential areas, as the largest …

Cities are the most dramatic manifestations of human activities on the surface of the earth.
These human-dominated organisms—ie, cities—degrade natural habitats, simplify species …

In many parts of the world, a rapid urbanization process is taking place at an unprecedented
scale, and its drastic impacts on societies and the environment are evident. To combat the …

Blue and green spaces contribute to the quality of cities in various ways—ranging from
providing air corridors and visual amenities to positively affecting public psychological …

The notion of smart cities, presently, is a highly popular topic in urban policy circles. This
concept is adopted by many cities across the world—with an aim of increasing urban …