Novel Theories and Applications on Geo-Spatial Databases, Models and AI in Urban Science, Planning, Development and Governance

Dear Colleagues,

Urban science, planning, development and governance have become increasingly important for smart, sustainable and resilient cities around the world, especially since over a half of the world population now live and work in cities, with developed countries such as Japan, America and European nations having urbanization rates of over 85%. Large and rapidly developing nations such as China, India, Indonesia, Argentina and Brazil have seen their urban population explode over the past 50 years. Livability, safety, mobility, viability, sustainability and resilience have become increasingly critical research and policy issues cities face their urban planning, development and governance. Advanced geo-spatial technologies such as sensors, big data and modeling tools, coupled with the latest AI, have become popular in both urban science research and applications.

The aim of this proposed Special Issue is to solicitate the latest cutting-edge technical and modeling studies on novel geo-spatial theories and applications in the areas of urban science, urban planning, urban administration and urban development.

• Theme:

Novel theories and applications on geo-spatial databases, models and AI in urban science, planning, development and governance.

• Type：

(a) Full-length articles (10000+/- words), (b) Short technical notes or concept papers less than 5000 words.

Prof. Dr. Guoqiang Shen
Dr. Qiuxiao Chen
Prof. Dr. Yanguang Chen
Dr. Long Zhou
Dr. Yu Liu
Dr. Xindong He
Guest Editors

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