City of the Future

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Navigating Smart Technologies and Circular Economies

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This book explores how modern cities are transforming through smart technologies and circular economy principles. The opening chapters introduce the concept of the smart city, explaining digital infrastructure, data-driven decision making, and connected urban systems in clear, accessible language. The middle sections examine sustainable urban planning, focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, resource reuse, and innovative mobility solutions. Later chapters highlight real-world case studies, showing how cities around the world apply circular economy models to improve economic growth, environmental protection, and quality of life. The final sections look ahead, discussing policy, governance, and the role of citizens in shaping sustainable cities. By combining urban innovation, sustainability, smart technologies, and circular economies, this book offers a practical and forward-looking guide for researchers, students, planners, and anyone interested in the future of cities.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-05-14
Mått148 x 210 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
FörlagSpringer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN9783032180254

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Sushobhan Majumdar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Bankura, India. He has over 12 years of research and professional experience in various environmental planning and research projects. Dr. Majumdar has edited more than 18 books with internationally reputed publishing houses. He has more than 50 research papers published in various reputable journals and more than 95 book chapters in the edited volumes.Moharana Choudhury is an Indian researcher and environmentalist. He is a Researcher Coordinator in the Environmental Research and Management Division, Voice of Environment (VoE), Guwahati, Assam, India. Choudhury has worked on various scientific projects across multiple government departments and has more than 14 years of research and working experience in environmental research and services. Choudhury has authored or edited over 15 books with internationally reputed publishing houses he has published more than 100 articles and book chapters.

Chapter 1: Technological Foundations of Smart Urbanism: The Tools Shaping Our Cities.- Chapter 2: Environmental Stewardship: The Impact of Circular Economies on Urban Sustainability.- Chapter 3: Integrating Innovations: Smart Technologies and Circular Economy Synergies.- Chapter 4: From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Innovating for a Sustainable Urban Future.- Chapter 5: Smart Buildings: Integrating Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Design.- Chapter 6: Analytics-Driven Urban Planning: Transforming Data into Actionable Insights.- Chapter 7: Innovations in Public Service: Leveraging Smart Technologies for Community Well-Being.- Chapter 8: Infrastructure Insights: Evaluating and Upgrading for a Smarter Future.- Chapter 9: IoT and Beyond: Smart Technologies in Waste Collection and Management.- Chapter 10: Circular Solutions: Designing Waste Processing Facilities for Resource Recovery.- Chapter 11: Innovative Mobility: Integrating Electric and Shared Options for Sustainable Cities.- Chapter 12: Collective Action: Enhancing Circular Economy Efforts through MultiSector Collaboration.- Chapter 13: Technological Barriers: Identifying and Overcoming Implementation Gaps.- Chapter 14: Tech-Driven Transformation: Leveraging AI and Blockchain for Circular Economies.- Chapter 15: Governance for Sustainability: Designing Policies for Tomorrow's Urban Challenges.- Chapter 16: Citizen-Centric Design: Envisioning Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Environments.