AI-Based Spatial Planning and Analysis
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 1807
Special Issue Editors
Interests: geospatial analysis; geoAI; artificial intelligence; natural language processing; ontologies; semantic web technologies; urban planning; data analysis; space management; urban data science
Interests: agriculture; environment; soil analysis; fertilizer sustainability; sustainable agriculture; manure management; geographic information system; land-use change; historical GIS
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Dear Colleagues,
The implementation of artificial intelligence technological advances in urban environments provides significant prospects for innovation and effectiveness in spatial planning and management, ultimately contributing to a sustainable urban future. With the increasing complexity of cities, there is a growing demand for sophisticated tools to evaluate, anticipate, and optimize urban systems. Artificial intelligence, with its capacity to effectively handle and comprehend vast quantities of data and acquire knowledge, is becoming a transformative power in urban planning and analysis.
Urban planners may now efficiently evaluate large quantities of geospatial and temporal data by utilizing advanced technologies like machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. This empowers them to address complex urban issues in novel ways, including climate change adaptation, social justice, and resource optimization, with enhanced accuracy and foresight.
“AI-Based Spatial Planning and Analysis” welcomes submissions on this promising application area for artificial intelligence. This Special Issue explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and spatial planning, contributing to the ongoing discussion on smart cities, sustainable urban development, and the impact of technology on our living environment.
The call is open to a broad thematic range of papers covering the recent advanced approaches and applications of artificial intelligence in spatial planning and analysis, including but not limited to the following topics:
- Urban development and regeneration strategies powered by AI;
- Using artificial intelligence to analyze urban data and manage large data sets in spatial contexts;
- AI-driven land use optimization and zoning;
- Computer vision methods for enhancing spatial planning;
- Natural language processing to analyze and incorporate textual data in the field of spatial planning;
- Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor networks to collect and analyze spatial data in real time;
- Geographic information systems (GIS) based on artificial intelligence for advanced spatial modeling in spatial planning;
- Smart city initiatives and their implementation through AI technologies;
- AI applications in transportation planning and mobility management;
- The role of AI in urban resilience and climate change adaptation;
- Integration of AI with other technologies (e.g., blockchain, augmented reality) for urban planning;
- Case studies of successful AI implementation in spatial planning projects;
- Challenges and limitations of AI adoption in urban planning contexts;
- Future trends and potential paradigm shifts in AI-enabled spatial planning;
- Ethical considerations and social implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in spatial planning.
We strongly encourage submissions comprising original research focusing on advancements in technology. However, we also welcome review papers and comparative studies.
Dr. Iwona Kaczmarek
Prof. Dr. Stefania Pindozzi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- geospatial data analysis
- spatial planning
- urban development
- AI-driven decision
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