Urban Planning in the AI Era: Foundations, Tools, and Future Perspectives (Urban Development and Infrastructure

Urban Planning in the AI Era: Foundations, Tools, and Future Perspectives is a forward-looking and accessible textbook designed specifically for people seeking to understand how emerging technologies are transforming the way we design, manage, and live in urban environments.This book equips individuals with the foundational knowledge of both urban planning principles and the technical underpinnings of AI, making it an ideal resource for courses in urban studies, geography, smart city development, and public policy.Through engaging explanations, real-world examples, and case studies drawn from global cities, people will learn how AI tools-such as machine learning, predictive analytics, remote sensing, and natural language processing-are being applied to improve everything from land use and traffic flow to disaster resilience and citizen engagement.The text is structured to guide people through three key dimensions: first, the theoretical and historical roots of urban planning and its cu