| Keywords [eng] |
Digitalization, Urban Sustainability, Smart & green cities, Digital Placemaking, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Public-Private Partnerships, Digital Transformation, Urban Planning, Environmental Sustainability, Digital Divide, Data Privacy, Ethical Digitalization, Inclusivity and Equity, Energy Efficiency, Smart Grids, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11), Digital Twin Technology, Augmented Reality (AR)Sustainable Urban Futures, Urban Governance, Climate Neutrality, Digital Literacy |
| Abstract [eng] |
Digital technologies are transforming urban environments into sustainable ones, and this study examines how. It assesses the opportunities, challenges, and best practices to leverage digital interventions to maximize their impact in urban contexts, highlighting their promise for performance improvements, inclusivity and green aims. Through case studies, the research offers insights into best practices in digital placemaking, the role of emerging technologies such as IoT and AI, and the value of public-private partnerships. The results highlight the importance of careful balancing of strategies to overcome challenges such as data privacy, digital exclusion and ethical issues. I thank my professor for teaching this project both guiding and expertise and my colleagues for their discussion and perspectives that helped enrich this research. Your encouragement and feedback were instrumental in homing in on the study's boundaries and findings. I truly appreciate all of your support and collaboration throughout this academic year. |
