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The Global Smart City: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age is a ground-breaking exploration of the transformative impact of smart cities in today's urban landscape. Through a comprehensive analysis of smart city projects, this study sheds light on the urban, economic, and competitive outcomes of integrating new technologies. Divided into two parts, this in-depth study provides fresh insights into the ongoing smart city debate. In Part 1, author Filippo Marchesani explores the internal implementation of smart city projects, analyzing digital implementation, the dimensions of smart cities, and the geographic factors influencing their adoption. Drawing on international contributions and primary research across various disciplines, such as digital technologies, architecture, economics, regional studies, and innovation, this section fills a crucial gap in the academic debate, offering a comprehensive theoretical and analytical foundation. Part 2 shifts focus to the urban, economic, and competitive outcomes of smart city initiatives, employing a multidisciplinary approach. It examines the tangible effects of these projects on the urban environment, economic landscape, and overall city attractiveness, utilizing real-world examples and data-driven methodologies. The Global Smart City: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age is essential reading for policymakers, urban planners, technologists, academics, and anyone interested in the dynamic changes unfolding in our cities and society. With his unique interdisciplinary perspective and wealth of research, Marchesani offers a comprehensive exploration of smart cities, empowering readers to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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Author:   Filippo Marchesani (University G. d’Annunzio, Italy)
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Emerald Publishing Limited
Weight:   0.449kg
ISBN:  

9781837975761

ISBN 10:   1837975760
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   14 December 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introducing and Understanding Smart Cities Part One. Internal Implementation of Smart City Ecosystems Chapter 2. Digital Implementation in the Smart City Ecosystem Chapter 3. Orchestrating the Implementation of the Smart City Chapter 4. Geographic Patterns in Smart City Implementation Part Two. Urban, Economic, and Competitive Outcomes of the Smart City Projects Chapter 5. Urban Environment in the Smart City Chapter 6. Economic and Business Environment in the Smart City Chapter 7. Urban Attractiveness and the Competitive Edge of the Smart City Chapter 8. Navigating the Smart Cities: Conclusions and Final Remarks

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Filippo Marchesani is Researcher at the Department of Management and Business Administration at the University G. d'Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara, Italy. His research interests focus on Cities’ Competitiveness, Smart Cities, Smart Tourism, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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