The necessity with which the world must confront climate change has forced cities across the world to jump at the urban design challenge with unprecedented creativity of sustainability and smart technology. In detail, this chapter examines the notion of smart cities and how integrated digital solutions can support climate change adaptation and mitigation. It explores approaches towards energy-efficient, carbon–neutral and much more resilient design of urban areas subject to extreme weather events. It also examines the challenges and opportunities associated with deploying such solutions in the urban context, highlighting the importance of collaborative coproduction governance and community participation.

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Smart City and Urban Planning for Climate Change Innovation

  • Michael Oyedele Oyenuga,
  • Rubee Singh,
  • Stella Bolanle Apata,
  • Shahbaz Khan,
  • Vikas Kumar

摘要

The necessity with which the world must confront climate change has forced cities across the world to jump at the urban design challenge with unprecedented creativity of sustainability and smart technology. In detail, this chapter examines the notion of smart cities and how integrated digital solutions can support climate change adaptation and mitigation. It explores approaches towards energy-efficient, carbon–neutral and much more resilient design of urban areas subject to extreme weather events. It also examines the challenges and opportunities associated with deploying such solutions in the urban context, highlighting the importance of collaborative coproduction governance and community participation.