The Metaverse and Smart Cities 1st Edition

Grab attention with a clear vision of the future of urban life: The Metaverse and Smart Cities 1st Edition by Zaheer Allam and Zarrin Allam maps how immersive digital worlds, digital twins, and ubiquitous sensing are reshaping cities worldwide.

Explore cutting-edge ideas that connect the metaverse to urban planning, IoT, AR/VR, data governance, and sustainability. This book translates complex technologies into practical frameworks for policymakers, city planners, architects, technologists, and civic leaders seeking resilient, citizen-centric urban environments. Rich with case-driven insight, it examines how digital twins can optimize transport, energy, and public services while balancing privacy, equity, and regulation.

Imagine smarter streets, responsive infrastructure, and participatory planning where citizens engage through immersive platforms. Readers will gain actionable strategies for implementing digital twin ecosystems, integrating sensor networks, and designing governance models that scale from municipal pilots to metropolitan regions—from global hubs to emerging cities.

Why this book matters: it bridges theory and practice, offering a clear roadmap for stakeholders across public and private sectors. Whether you’re an urban planner in London, a smart-city entrepreneur in Singapore, a policymaker in Nairobi, or a student researching digital urbanism, this volume delivers the insights and tools to lead transformation responsibly and effectively.

Practical, forward-looking, and globally relevant, The Metaverse and Smart Cities is essential reading for anyone shaping the next generation of cities. Add it to your professional library today and start building the digitally empowered, sustainable cities of tomorrow.

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