Automation through smart city technology deployments and big data analytics has the
potential to create more liveable, sustainable, and equitable cities. However, internationally …

This paper explores new types of workplaces that are emerging due to the growing flexibility
in work arrangements and the use of information and communication technologies. In …

Neighborhood physical places that bring people together, referred to as social infrastructure,
form the foundation of communities. Studies suggest that by facilitating social encounters …

As the world population becomes increasingly urbanised and mobile,“third places” take on
greater importance for incorporating new residents into their neighbourhood and reducing …

The COVID-19 pandemic provided a unique opportunity to gauge how much, and why,
people value visiting public libraries by asking them about the impact of the library closures …

Creative hotspots have become a key driver for urban policies to stimulate social, cultural,
environmental and organisational growth of creative and knowledge-based clusters, districts …

Purpose In this information age, demonstrating the significance of physical libraries is
increasingly important. The roles and functions of libraries have been discussed using the …

Growing flexibility in work arrangements, particularly in the knowledge industries, and the
ensuing possibilities for teleworking are challenging the traditional ways of conceptualizing …

Reading is a central leisure activity among older adults, serving as a means of
entertainment, escape, connection, and/or education. COVID-19 public library closures …

While digital infrastructure is clearly a critical factor in addressing the digital divide for rural
society, it is only one component in realising the benefits of information and communication …