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bookBeyond techno-utopia and its discontents: On the role of utopianism and speculative fiction in shaping alternatives to the smart city imaginary

In recent years, the ösmart city’ has become established in policy and planning discourse, embedd...

2026-02-21 20:36:29

FictionUtopianismsmart citiesUrban imaginaries

bookThe Metaverse as a Virtual Form of Smart Cities: Opportunities and Challenges for Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability in Urban Futures

Data infrastructures, economic processes, and governance models of digital platforms are increasingl...

2026-02-21 20:36:26

ForecastingClimate changeMetaversedigital economydigital twinsfuture citiesquality of lifesmart citiesurban policyvirtual reality