Planning Digital Cities Transforming Public Spaces in the Age of Technology

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Acknowledgements
Preface
1. Introduction
2. The Transformation of Public Spaces in the Digital Age
2.1. Public Spaces: Concept, Type, and Function
2.2. Public Space in The Digital Age – Definition and Functions
2.3. Challenges and Concerns of Digitalized Public Spaces
2.4. Digital Technologies in Public Space Management
2.5. The Purpose of Digital Tools in Public Design
3. The Evaluation of Public Spaces in the Digital Age
3.1. Digital Components in Digitalized Public Spaces
3.2. Data Collection and Processing in Digital Public Spaces
3.3. Privacy, Ethics and Data Governance in Digital Public Spaces
4. Case Studies and Urban Analysis
4.1. Selection Criteria for Case Studies and Successful Digital Public Space Projects
4.2. Singapore
4.3. Barcelona
4.4. Tokyo
4.5. Amsterdam
4.6. Istanbul
4.7. New York City
4.8. Boston
4.9. Seattle
4.10. Vancouver
4.11. Montreal
4.12. Medellín (Medellin)
4.13. Bogotá
4.14. Canberra
4.15. Cape Town
4.16. Comparative Analysis of Digital Transformation in Public Spaces: 14 Case Studies
5. The Impact of Digitalization on Urban Morphology and Urban Identity
5.1. The Morphological Transformation of Cities: Navigating the Intersection of Urban Space and Digital Innovation
5.2. Influence of Digitalization on Urban Identity
5.3. Examining the Material and Immaterial Dimensions of Urban Identity Pre- and Post-Digitalization of Public Urban Spaces
6. Conclusion
6.1. Digital Transformation of Public Spaces
6.2. Exploring Study Constraints, Avenues for Further Research, and Recommendations
6.3. Forecasting the Future: Redefining Public Space Design
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Biography

Fatemeh Elnaz Badel is an architect and researcher specializing in the digital transformation of urban public spaces. She holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from Eskişehir Technical University, where her research explores the intersection of digital technologies, public space design, and socio-cultural dynamics. Badel’s academic work focuses on how digitalization reshapes public spaces, enhancing urban resilience and cultural sustainability. Her extensive publications in prestigious journals address the evolving role of public spaces in cities. She has been as a peer reviewer for international journals, demonstrating her expertise in urban and architectural research. Her professional experience as an architect and researcher includes work on urban design and planning projects, where she applied her expertise in digital solutions and spatial design to improve the functionality, accessibility, and sustainability of public spaces. Dr. Badel’s ongoing research aims to create technologically advanced, socially inclusive, and culturally sustainable urban environments, enhancing quality of life through innovative design and digital integration. Her work provides actionable insights for urban planners and architects seeking to integrate digital technologies into public space design.