Smart City Governance, Advanced Digital Manufacturing, and Sustainable Business Models: Navigating the Data-Driven Landscape for Urban Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editor
Interests: data management for smart city governance; artificial intelligence for smart cities; big data in the context of urban sustainability; machine learning for advanced digital manufacturing
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Dear Colleagues,
(1) Introduction, including scientific background and highlighting the importance of this research area.
In an era marked by rapid urbanization, technological innovation, and heightened environmental awareness, traditional paradigms in urban governance, manufacturing practices, and business models are undergoing a profound transformation. The emergence of smart cities, leveraging data and digital technologies, aims to enhance efficiency, elevate citizens' quality of life, and mitigate environmental impact. Concurrently, advanced digital manufacturing is revolutionizing production processes, fostering customization, and boosting productivity. Within this dynamic landscape, sustainable business models are emerging as pivotal drivers of economic growth and environmental responsibility, all of which are explored in this Special Issue, 'Smart City Governance, Advanced Digital Manufacturing, and Sustainable Business Models: Navigating the Data-Driven Landscape for Urban Sustainability'.
(2) Aim of the Special Issue and how the subject relates to the journal scope.
The Special Issue on Smart City Governance, Advanced Digital Manufacturing and Sustainable Business Models aims to explore the dynamic intersection of these three critical areas and their combined impact on the future of urban development, industrial processes and economic sustainability.
The aim of this Special Issue is to delve into the dynamic intersection of Smart City Governance, Advanced Digital Manufacturing, and Sustainable Business Models, unraveling their interconnected influence on the future of urban development, industrial processes, and economic sustainability. This exploration aligns seamlessly with the overarching goals and focus of Sustainability, as we seek to illuminate cutting-edge research at the nexus of technology, sustainability, and urban studies.
(3) Suggest themes.
In this Special Issue, we invite original research articles and reviews across a spectrum of themes, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Urban Data Governance: Exploring effective strategies for managing and governing data in urban environments.
- AI-Driven Decision Making: Investigating the role of artificial intelligence in shaping decision-making processes for sustainable urban development.
- Sustainable Urban Mobility: Examining innovative solutions and policies promoting eco-friendly and efficient urban transportation.
- Smart Cities Infrastructure Development: Assessing the planning, implementation, and impact of advanced infrastructure in smart city initiatives.
- Industry 4.0: Analyzing the integration of digital technologies in manufacturing processes and their implications for sustainability.
- Green Finance and Investment: Investigating financial mechanisms that support and drive sustainable initiatives in urban and industrial settings.
- Sustainable Tourism: Exploring practices and policies that promote sustainable tourism and its impact on urban ecosystems.
- Economic Resilience in Manufacturing: Assessing strategies for building economic resilience in the face of global challenges within the manufacturing sector.
- Collaborative Business Models: Examining models that foster collaboration among stakeholders for sustainable and inclusive business practices.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Andreas Kanavos
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- urban governance
- digital transformation
- sustainability
- smart cities
- data management
- advanced manufacturing
- business models
- artificial intelligence
- circular economy
- community engagement
