Selected Papers from International Conference on Evolving Cities 2021 (ICEC 2021)

Dear Colleagues,

Cities are at the centre of both climate and sustainability challenges and provide an important pathway for the plans to transition to net-zero carbon by 2050. They consume around 75% of our energy with a similar value for emissions. This Special Issue will cover pertinent research and development in cities, with particular focus on the built environment, ecology and the quality of life of citizens within and around the cities. To address these complex and interwoven challenges, papers should consider how local, regional or city level contexts impact the implementation and provision of appropriate interventions/technologies for evolving cities.

The topics to be covered in the Special Issue should address the following themes:

• Cities and infrastructure;
• Energy and net zero carbon;
• Smart cities and data;
• Energy, behaviour and wellbeing.

Prof. Dr. AbuBakr S. Bahaj
Dr. Thomas Rushby
Dr. Philip Turner
Guest Editors

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