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Book SynopsisAre you curious about smart cities? You should be! By mid-century, two-thirds of us will live in cities. The world of tomorrow will be a world of cities. But will they be smart cities? Smart cities are complex blends of technologies, systems and services designed and orchestrated to help people lead productive, fulfilling, safe and happy lives. This remarkable book is a window into our shared future. In crisp language and sharp detail, Mike Barlow and Cornelia Lévy-Bencheton explain how smart cities are powerful forces for positive change. With keen eyes and warm hearts, they invite readers to imagine the world of tomorrow, a fascinating world of connected cities and communities. They capture and convey the depth and richness of the worldwide smart city movement. Smart Cities, Smart Future describes the impact of smart city projects on people in towns, cities and nations around the world. The book includes descriptions of ongoing smart city projects in North America, Europe, Asia
Table of ContentsForeword ix
Di-Ann Eisnor
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction xxi
Thomas Müller
Chapter 1 Cities of Our Dreams 1
Chapter 2 Data Cities 29
Chapter 3 Cities in Motion 51
Chapter 4 Forces of Attraction 77
Chapter 5 Human-Centered Design 97
Chapter 6 Citizens in the Loop 115
Chapter 7 We Decide 125
Chapter 8 Smart Nation 145
Chapter 9 Paint a Bull’s-Eye on Them 161
Chapter 10 Finding a Balance 181
Chapter 11 Deceptive Complexity 199
Appendix A Organizations and Councils 217
Appendix B Conferences and Events 231
Glossary 235
Recommended Reading 243
Meet Our Expert Sources 247
About the Authors 289
Index 291
