Planning Digital Cities by Fatemeh Elnaz Badel

Planning Digital Cities by Fatemeh Elnaz Badel

This book explores how digital technologies are reshaping urban public spaces, transforming social interactions, civic engagement, and cultural experiences in cities globally.

Through detailed case studies from Singapore, Barcelona, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Istanbul, New York City, Boston, Seattle, Vancouver, Montreal, Medellín, Bogotá, Canberra, and Cape Town, it examines innovative digital solutions such as smart waste management systems and citizen engagement platforms, assessing their profound impact on urban safety, mobility, and accessibility. The book critically questions whether public spaces are effectively aligning with rapid technological advancements to better serve citizens, delving deeply into the evolving role of these spaces. It highlights how tools like Internet of Things (IoT) and digital platforms can significantly enhance urban life while addressing critical challenges such as privacy concerns and unequal access. The book also investigates how digitalization fundamentally reshapes urban morphology, from physical infrastructure to intangible cultural dimensions, offering a comprehensive framework for future city planning and sustainable development.

Ideal for urban planners, architects, policymakers, and those passionate about the future of cities, this book provides a concise, insightful guide to navigating the dynamic intersection of urban design and technology in the 21st century.

Fatemeh Elnaz Badel is an architect and researcher specializing in the digital transformation of urban public spaces. She holds a Ph.D. in architecture from Eskişehir Technical University, where her research explores the intersection of digital technologies, public space design, and socio-cultural dynamics. Badel’s academic work focuses on how digitalization reshapes public spaces, enhancing urban resilience and cultural sustainability. Her extensive publications in prestigious journals address the evolving role of public spaces in cities. She has been a peer reviewer for international journals, demonstrating her expertise in urban and architectural research. Her professional experience as an architect and researcher includes work on urban design and planning projects, where she applied her expertise in digital solutions and spatial design to improve the functionality, accessibility, and sustainability of public spaces. Dr. Badel’s ongoing research aims to create technologically advanced, socially inclusive, and culturally sustainable urban environments, enhancing quality of life through innovative design and digital integration. Her work provides actionable insights for urban planners and architects seeking to integrate digital technologies into public space design.