Digital Urban Resilience: Smart Technologies, Green Governance, and Heritage Adaptation

This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the transformative role of emerging technologies, innovative planning strategies, and sustainable governance in shaping the future of cities. Bringing together interdisciplinary research and global case studies. The book examines how digital tools, data-driven decision-making, and environmentally responsive approaches are redefining urban development in the context of climate change, rapid urbanization, and technological advancement. The book chapters highlight the growing importance of climate resilience and green governance, demonstrating how advanced analytical methods such as artificial intelligence, geospatial technologies, and predictive modeling can support more effective urban environmental management. Through empirical studies and conceptual frameworks, the book address critical challenges including urban heat islands, water resource management, and the integration of ecological materials and circular construction practices within contemporary urban systems.

The book investigates the evolution of smart city frameworks and the expanding role of digital infrastructures in guiding urban transformation. By exploring topics such as City Information Modeling, interoperable digital twins, machine learning applications, and data-driven benchmarking tools, the book provides valuable insights into how digital innovation can support strategic planning and governance, particularly in emerging urban contexts and regions of the Global South. In addition, several contributions focus on intelligent infrastructure and mobility systems, emphasizing the significance of energy optimization, predictive maintenance of urban utilities, sustainable transportation models, and inclusive mobility solutions in building resilient and efficient urban environments.

Finally, the book addresses the intersection of technological innovation with cultural heritage and public space, highlighting how digital tools and geospatial intelligence can contribute to the preservation, management, and reinterpretation of historic urban landscapes. Through discussions on heritage digitalization, smart urban regeneration, and participatory planning tools, the book illustrates how technological progress can coexist with cultural continuity. Collectively, the chapters offer a forward-looking perspective on the integration of sustainability, digital transformation, and heritage preservation in contemporary urban development.