This modern academic book, published in London by the British publishing house IntechOpen, is a significant and contemporary reference in the field of smart urban planning. It was edited and co-authored by Professor Dr. Amjad Zaki, an architect from the Department of Architecture, College of Engineering, University of Basra, in collaboration with an international editorial team of five co-editors from Karlstad University, Jönköping University, and Dalarna University in Sweden, as well as RMIT University in Australia. The book also includes a distinguished scholarly contribution in one of its chapters by two researchers from the Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Basra: Engineer Duha Abdul Karim and Engineer Zahraa Majid Mohammed.
This work moves beyond the traditional technological model of the Smart City 4.0 to present an advanced vision of the Smart City 5.0 concept as a human-centered urban model based on ethics, responsibility, and good governance. The book is distinguished by its systematic integration of theory and practice, transforming the principles of justice, resilience, sustainability, and democratic legitimacy into practical, actionable frameworks. These frameworks encompass public digital infrastructure, AI governance, interoperability, the transition to a circular economy, and results-based performance indicators. Through in-depth urban comparisons and clear, practical tools, the book offers a scientific and practical roadmap for building inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities that enhance quality of life, improve environmental performance, and bolster public trust, making them better prepared for the demands of the urban future.
Link to the book (official publisher):
https://www.intechopen.com/books/1004774
