Intelcity

The aim of INTELCITY is to explore new opportunities for sustainable development of cities through the intelligent use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). It will integrate the knowledge of experts in sustainable urban development (SUD) and ICTs to deliver a roadmap that relates the range of potential ICT development options to planning and urban re/development processes.

Aims:

to explore the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs):

in creating an integrated city information infrastructure for the future founded on the four pillars of sustainability – social, economic, environmental and institutional, as well as cultural heritage, participation in governance and quality of life essential to the well-being of citizen

to help deliver more sustainable urban decision making through:

• ‘virtual’ urban spaces as practical + cost effective planning tools

• simulation of innovative physical forms and infrastructures that communicate complex social, economic and environmental issues to citizens

• interactive decision support systems that enhance urban design, provide better built form and mobility and maximise social inclusion especially for the aged and disabled.

Outcomes:

a range of alternative visions and scenarios for the city of the future in the knowledge society that provides:

Sustainable urban forms and infrastructure which facilitate the knowledge society and

Governance, planning and city management processes using ICTs that will deliver more sustainable cities

This project is funded by the IST programme of the European Union. SERI is part of the Think Tank of the project.

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