Seeing Cities Through Big Data Research, Methods and Applications in Urban Informatics

This book introduces the latest thinking on the use of Big Data in the context of urban systems, including  research and insights on human behavior, urban dynamics, resource use, sustainability and spatial disparities, where it promises improved planning, management and governance in the urban secto...

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Other Authors: Thakuriah, Piyushimita (Vonu) (Editor), Tilahun, Nebiyou (Editor), Zellner, Moira (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2017, 2017
Edition:1st ed. 2017
Series:Springer Geography
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book introduces the latest thinking on the use of Big Data in the context of urban systems, including  research and insights on human behavior, urban dynamics, resource use, sustainability and spatial disparities, where it promises improved planning, management and governance in the urban sectors (e.g., transportation, energy, smart cities, crime, housing, urban and regional economies, public health, public engagement, urban governance and political systems), as well as Big Data’s utility in decision-making, and development of indicators to monitor economic and social activity, and for urban sustainability, transparency, livability, social inclusion, place-making, accessibility and resilience
Physical Description:XVII, 559 p. 139 illus., 122 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783319409023