{"product_id":"smart-cities-smart-future-showcasing-tomorrow-hardback-9781119516187","title":"Smart Cities, Smart Future; Showcasing Tomorrow (Hardback) 9781119516187","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSmart Cities, Smart Future\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eShowcasing Tomorrow\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mike and Cornelia have managed to distill hundreds of ideas, sources, milestones, technologies, and dreams into a thoughtful ‘showcase of tomorrow’. . . their analysis, synthesis and narrative make this a foundational guide for all of us.” \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Di-Ann Eisnor\u003c\/b\u003e, Director, Area 120, Google \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“If you’re interested in the future of humanity, this is the book for you. Soon, most of us will live in cities. If we design our cities to ‘learn’ by using data and engaging people, our cities will evolve into wondrous places where we can enjoy happy and fulfilling lives. This book is a readable guide for people everywhere who want to engage and participate in the smart city movement.” \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Hon. Jerry MacArthur Hultin\u003c\/b\u003e, Chairman and Co-Founder, Global Futures Group; President, Smart World Productions Company; former President of the Polytechnic Institute of New York University; and former Undersecretary of the U.S. Navy \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Mike and Cornelia provide a comprehensive guide to smart city programs from around the world. They convince us that smart city initiatives will create new dimensions of efficiency, flexibility, innovation and freedom. By assembling and sharing this knowledge in a very ‘smart’ book, they help accelerate the adoption of these transformative solutions.” \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Alan Leidner\u003c\/b\u003e, Director of the Center for Geospatial Innovation of the Fund for the City of New York and President of the NYC Geospatial Information Systems and Mapping Organization \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Mike and Cornelia have done a wonderful job of weaving together fascinating stories and experiences gathered from their interviews with smart city leaders and citizens. If you want to learn more about the global smart city movement, this book is a great place to start.” \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jennifer Sanders\u003c\/b\u003e, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Dallas Innovation Alliance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The authors go beyond the usual paradigms of smart cities, offering a persuasive discussion on the need to focus on people before technology. Even if you don’t live in a city, you’ll find this book compelling, informative, and entertaining. A must for the libraries of people who care about our cities and citizens of tomorrow.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Dr. Dale Meyerrose\u003c\/b\u003e, DPS, Maj Gen US Air Force retired, first US Intelligence CIO and first US Northern Command CIO\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e “A thought-provoking journey into the evolution of smart cities from the early technology-driven applications to human-centric, collaborative solutions. You too will become a ‘smartivist’ with Mike and Cornelia's exploration of cities that are building platforms for continuous innovation and sustainable success.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Dave Shuman\u003c\/b\u003e, Industry Leader: IoT, Manufacturing, \u0026amp; Mobility, Cloudera\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMike Barlow (Author), Cornelia Levy-Bencheton (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119516187, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 December 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15.2 x 3.3 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you curious about smart cities? \u003c\/b\u003eYou should be! By mid-century, two-thirds of us will live in cities. The world of tomorrow will be a world of cities. But will they be smart cities? Smart cities are complex blends of technologies, systems and services designed and orchestrated to help people lead productive, fulfilling, safe and happy lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis remarkable book is a window into our shared future. In crisp language and sharp detail, Mike Barlow and Cornelia Lévy-Bencheton explain how smart cities are powerful forces for positive change. With keen eyes and warm hearts, they invite readers to imagine the world of tomorrow, a fascinating world of connected cities and communities. They capture and convey the depth and richness of the worldwide smart city movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmart Cities, Smart Future\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e describes the impact of smart city projects on people in towns, cities and nations around the world. The book includes descriptions of ongoing smart city projects in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLooking Ahead to an Urban World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo two smart cities are alike. No one can say with certainty or precision what the term “smart city” means. There is no standard definition or common template. Today, smart cities are works in progress. They emerge from our hopes and our dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book provides you with the knowledge and insight you need to participate in the smart city movement. It explains how smart cities are “systems of systems” and introduces key concepts such as interoperability, open standards, resiliency, agility, adaptability and continuous improvement.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes Detailed Glossary of Terms and Essential Vocabulary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book includes a detailed comprehensive glossary of essential smart city terms. The glossary will become your indispensable resource as you engage more deeply with the smart city movement and become more involved in planning our common future in an urban world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarefully Researched and Crisply Written\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmart Cities, Smart Future\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is carefully researched and fully documented. It includes interviews with leaders and experts in multiple disciplines essential to the development of smart cities, towns, regions, states and nations. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in the clean style of modern journalism, the book offers a strong and compelling narrative of a changing world. It reminds us that we are responsible for choosing our destiny and determining the shape of things to come. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe smart city movement is gaining speed and momentum. Read this book, and enjoy the ride!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDi-Ann Eisnor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxi\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThomas Müller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Cities of Our Dreams 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Data Cities 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Cities in Motion 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Forces of Attraction 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Human-Centered Design 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Citizens in the Loop 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 We Decide 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Smart Nation 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Paint a Bull’s-Eye on Them 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Finding a Balance 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Deceptive Complexity 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Organizations and Councils 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Conferences and Events 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet Our Expert Sources 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 291\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52428612698392,"sku":"9781119516187","price":23.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119516187_170588.jpg?v=1784681530","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/smart-cities-smart-future-showcasing-tomorrow-hardback-9781119516187","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}