Crafting Intelligent Urban Environments

Abstract

As urbanization continues to accelerate, the concept of smart cities has emerged as a promising solution to address the complex challenges faced by rapidly growing urban areas. Smart cities leverage advanced technologies to enhance the quality of life for residents, optimize resource utilization, and promote sustainable development. However, the successful implementation of smart cities heavily relies on the engineering of resilient and sustainable infrastructure. This chapter highlights the key aspects of engineering resilient and sustainable infrastructure for smart cities, focusing on the integration of technological innovations, resilience planning, and sustainable practices. The engineering of resilient infrastructure plays a crucial role in smart cities' ability to withstand and recover from various shocks and stresses, including natural disasters, climate change impacts, and cyber-attacks. Resilient infrastructure emphasizes the integration of robust design principles, redundancy, adaptability, and effective risk management strategies.