Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions

This book comprises a selection of the best contributions presented at the Second International Conference "Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions 2017", held in March 2017 in Bolzano, Italy. Featuring over forty papers from policy- makers, academics and consultant researchers, it discusses the state-of-the-art in smart and sustainable planning, the groundbreaking research in the field, as well as the lessons learned and progress made in meeting the challenges cities and regions face in improving citizens' quality of life. Climate change adaptation and the mitigation of global warming are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to current smart energy transition. Topics addressed include ICTs, public spaces and society; next economy for the city; strategies and actions for good governance; urban-rural innovation; rethinking mobility. The book's scope, and the impressive breadth of knowledge and depth of understanding presented demonstrate how much progress has been made in breaking new ground in smart and sustainable planning - new ground that policy makers, academics and consultants can build on as a platform for smart and sustainable planning.