The Metaverse and Smart Cities: Urban Environments in the Age of Digital Connectivity explores the intersection between the rapidly growing metaverse and the future of cities. The metaverse is a virtual world that is increasingly gaining attention as a new frontier for human interaction and commerce. At the same time, cities are undergoing significant transformation as they face challenges such as population growth, urbanization, and environmental degradation. Urban planners and city administrators will find valuable insights on how the metaverse can be integrated into the planning and development of smart, sustainable, and future cities. The book begins with an introduction to the concepts and technology of the metaverse as well as its history. It then sheds light on the current and future challenges and opportunities that the metaverse presents to cities and the quality of life of urban dwellers. It delves into the ways in which the metaverse can change cities, both in terms of their physical and virtual environments, and the impact it can have on the lives of those who live in them. It brings together the latest research and perspectives from experts in the fields of virtual reality, urban planning, and sustainability, to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of this rapidly evolving field.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction to the Metaverse2. The History and Evolution of the Metaverse
3. The Metaverse and Smart Cities
4. The Metaverse and Sustainable Cities
5. The Metaverse and Future Cities
6. The Impact of the Metaverse on Urban Life
7. The Metaverse and Urban Planning
8. The Metaverse and Real Estate Development
9. The Social Implications of the Metaverse in Cities
10. The Economic Implications of the Metaverse in Cities
11. The Environmental Implications of the Metaverse in Cities
12. Conclusion and Future Outlook
Authors
Zaheer Allam Deakin University, Victoria, Australia.Dr. Zaheer Allam holds a PhD in Humanities, a Master of Arts (Res), an MBA, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Architectural Science from universities in Australia and the United Kingdom. Based in Mauritius, he was the first Chairperson of the National Youth Environment Council (NYEC) at the Prime Minister's Office in Mauritius, and is currently a board member of the Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency (MARENA). He works on several projects on the thematic of Smart Cities and on strategies dwelling in the increasing role of technology in culture and society. Zaheer is also the African Representative of the International Society of Biourbanism (ISB), member of the Advisory Circle of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), and a member of several other international bodies. He holds several awards and commendations and is the author of over 145 peer reviewed publications and author of 10 books about Smart, Sustainable and Future Cities.
Zarrin Allam University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.Dr. Zarrin Allam is a clinician-scientist with a passion for building healthy and livable cities. She currently works as a Geriatrician and Director of Physician Education at Royal Perth Hospital. Dr. Allam has published in peer-reviewed journals on the topic of healthy and livable cities, and her research interests include the impact of the built environment on health, the role of urban planning in promoting health, and the development of interventions to improve the health of urban populations. In addition to her clinical work and research, Dr. Allam is actively involved in medical education and doctor well-being. She is a strong advocate for lifelong learning and professional development, and she is committed to providing her students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful clinicians while developing their interest in urban healthy environments.
