Urban planning
Urban planning frameworks are necessary to ensure the initiatives required to create smart cities are successful.
This theme will explore how technology and humans interact across housing, public spaces, workspaces, infrastructure and environment.
Technological advancements needed for the efficient functioning of cities should be integrated with appropriate planning mechanisms to ensure the best outcomes for equity, prosperity and health.
Existing planning systems need to be reviewed and their ability to integrate new and smart technologies needs to be assessed so that it is sustainable and benefits the environment.
Research
We are eager to work with people and organisations on research that fits this theme. Some possible research examples might be:
- how can digital data be created around land records for measuring urban growth and spatial development?
- to what extent can accurate measures of people, their interactions, movements and flows help develop and design better mobility solutions?
- what role can smart technologies play in informal sectors that dominate Asian cities?
If you have an idea for research and want to be a part of our network, contact us with your ideas.