Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a synthesis in terms of the key elements emerging throughout this book related to the range of constructs and dimensions identified in Chapter 1 and explored chapter by chapter that contribute to and constitute ambient urbanities. The conceptual framework for ambient urbanities is revisited and revised to reflect additional elements, dimensions, and constructs that became salient during the study. The synthesis provides an overview of the fuller picture developed in each chapter, enabling a graphic depiction of the interrelated elements – constructs, ambient dimensions, aspects and components, and research and practice directions. Tabular views enable a comparative look at a range of elements in relation to dimensions and constructs, such as issues, controversies, and problems; dependent and independent variables; insights; ideas; lessons; and the value advanced. The modularity of the ambient urbanities framework is described for flexible and adaptive use going forward.
Reference10 articles.
1. A Comprehensive View of the 21st Century City: Smartness as Technologies and Innovation in Urban Contexts
2. Gil-Garcia, J. R., Zhang, J., & Puron-Cid, G. (2016). Conceptualizing smartness in government: An integrative and multi-dimensional view. Government Information Quarterly.
3. Kostaropoulou, M. (2017). Cities as meta-cities. Conscious Cities. Retrieved 23 April 2018 from https://www.ccities.org/cities-meta-cities/
4. Lévy, J. (2015). Urbanisation and urbanism. In EPFLx: SpaceX Exploring Humans’ Space: An Introduction to Geographicity. Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), edX, Fall.