1st Edition

Urban Artificial Intelligence A Guidebook for Understanding Concepts and Technologies

By Tan Yigitcanlar Copyright 2025
430 Pages 48 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

430 Pages 48 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

430 Pages 48 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Tan Yigitcanlar offers a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence’s (AI) role in shaping modern cities. This volume delves into how AI‑driven analytics and big data provide city planners with deeper insights, enabling more informed decision‑making. These insights lead to more efficient resource use, improved public services, and better infrastructure management. In the digital age,... Read more

Part 1 Concepts of Urban Artificial Intelligence

Chapter 1 ◾ Urban Artificial Intelligence

Chapter 2 ◾ Artificial Intelligence and the City

Chapter 3 ◾ Artificially Intelligent Cities

Part 2 Technologies of Urban Artificial Intelligence

Chapter 4 ◾ Algorithmic Urban Planning Technologies for Sustainable Development

Chapter 5 ◾ Computer Vision Applications for Effective Urban Planning

Chapter 6 ◾ Algorithmic Infrastructure Optimisation Applications for Urban Greening

Chapter 7 ◾ Integrated Machine Learning and Remote Sensing for Urban Sustainability

 

Biography

Tan Yigitcanlar is a globally renowned Australian researcher and author in urban studies, technology, and planning, and was acknowledged as one of the top 1% of scientists worldwide by Clarivate in 2023. He serves as Professor of Urban Studies and Planning at Queensland University of Technology’s School of Architecture and Built Environment in Brisbane, Australia.

Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Concepts and Technologies by Tan Yigitcanlar is a groundbreaking exploration of AI’s transformative impact on urban environments. This comprehensive guide is essential for urban planners, policymakers, and researchers, offering deep insights into AI-driven urban planning, sustainability, and infrastructure optimisation. By bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications, Yigitcanlar provides an invaluable roadmap for creating smarter, more sustainable cities. A must-read for anyone committed to shaping the future of urban life.

Juan Manuel Corchado Rodríguez, Professor, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain

 

Tan Yigitcanlar’s Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Concepts and Technologies is a must-read for anyone invested in the future of urban living in the era of AI. This authoritative work redefines our approach to urban planning by offering actionable insights into the integration of AI to create smarter, more sustainable cities. It is an exceptional book that can captivate and enlighten its readers so profoundly. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, inspiring innovative solutions to the pressing challenges of modern urban environments. Learn from one of the leading voices in the field.

Simon Elias Bibri, Professor, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland

Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Concepts and Technologies is an engaging read for anyone interested in how AI can influence us and change the urban world around us. The book builds a comprehensive foundation for understanding AI in urban development and provides incredible insights into various tools and applications of AI, highlighting the extent to which AI is already acting in our cities. This is a thought-provoking book situating AI as an unprecedented opportunity to rethink, reevaluate, and redesign our urban environments.

Eva Kaßens-Noor, Professor, University of Technology Darmstadt, Germany

 

Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Concepts and Technologies is a seminal work that thoroughly explores the transformative impact of AI on urban living and management. This first volume of the book series on urban AI delves into AI’s practical urban applications and its real-world implementation, offering invaluable insights for city planners, policymakers, researchers and students.

Hoon Han, Professor, University of New South Wales, Australia