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The De Gruyter Handbook of Disruptive Urban Technologies and Society provides an incisive and comprehensive exploration of the revolutionary technologies that are reshaping our urban landscapes, and meets a critical need for an integrated understanding of how these innovations are transforming urban spaces and significantly influencing societal dynamics, public health, and governance.
This handbook is the first publication focused on exploring the disruption and change resulting from rapid technological change. It synthesizes, critically evaluates, and advances the field of urban technologies specifically, while highlighting the extent to which these changes will impact society. The volume will provide a dynamic characterization of the constellation of topics associated with urban development and civilization, which essentially touch on every aspect of life.
Covering topics from the impact of autonomous vehicles and green transit solutions to the adoption of digital technologies for enhanced city living, the De Gruyter Handbook of Disruptive Urban Technologies and Society will serve as an essential resource for understanding and navigating the complexities of modern urban development. It offers readers a nuanced perspective on how these advancements are shaping the future of our cities.
Thomas W. Sanchez, Texas A&M University, Vereinigte Staaten.
Xinyue Ye, The University of Alabama, Vereinigte Staaten.
Thomas W. Sanchez, PhD, AICP, is a Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University. He earned his PhD in City Planning from Georgia Tech. His research and teaching focus on planning methods, technology, and AI for urban planning.
Xinyue Ye, PhD, is the Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor of AI at The University of Alabama. He earned his PhD in Geography from University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on GeoAI, spatial data science, and digital twins for urban and infrastructure systems.