1st Edition

Urban Artificial Intelligence A Guidebook for Understanding Perceptions and Ethics

By Tan Yigitcanlar Copyright 2025
414 Pages 46 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

414 Pages 46 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

414 Pages 46 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This volume thoroughly explores the perceptions and ethical considerations surrounding urban artificial intelligence (AI). Tan Yigitcanlar delves into the complex public and professional views on AI, offering invaluable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and developers. As the world rapidly advances technologically, the role of AI has become increasingly significant. AI’s transformative... Read more

Part 1 Perceptions on Urban Artificial Intelligence

Chapter 1 ◾ Perceptions on Urban Artificial Intelligence in Urban Planning and Development

Chapter 2 ◾ Perceptions on Artificial Intelligence in Local Government Services

Chapter 3 ◾ Perceptions on Artificial Intelligence in Urban Disaster Management

Chapter 4 ◾ Perceptions on Artificial Intelligence in the Construction Industry

Part 2 Responsible Urban Artificial Intelligence

Chapter 5 ◾ Responsible Local Government Artificial Intelligence

Chapter 6 ◾ Conceptual Framework of Responsible Urban Artificial Intelligence

Chapter 7 ◾ Assessment Framework of RespoDevelopment Goalsnsible Urban Artificial Intelligence

Chapter 8 ◾ Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable

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 a 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 Perceptions and Ethics is a must-read for academics and professionals in urban-themed research. This book examines how AI is perceived by the public and the ethical challenges it presents in urban contexts. By filling crucial knowledge gaps, it supports policymakers and experts in responsibly implementing AI to build smart and connected communities. It's an invaluable resource for shaping the agenda of urban AI and for a brighter future.

Xinyue Ye, Texas A&M University, USA

 

In an increasingly digital world, it is critical urban planners and governments consider the role of AI in supporting the better planning of our cities. In this second volume, Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Perceptions and Ethics, Prof Tan Yigitcanlar has produced a comprehensive and timely guidebook which can assist both urban researchers and practitioners to understand the opportunities and pitfalls of AI. Specifically, this volume focuses on understanding the important dimensions of user perceptions and ethical use of AI in urban planning and development.

Chris Pettit, Director, University of New South Wales, Australia

 

Yigitcanlar’s new book, Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Perceptions and Ethics, fills a crucial gap in knowledge, by fleshing out the complex issue of responsible urban AI in theory and practice. The book covers a wide range of important issues and domains, ranging from the construction sector to local governments and disaster management, convincingly showing how AI is becoming a core element of cities' governance and, thus, of their very future.

Federico Cugurullo, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland