Smart city development has emerged a major issue over the past 5 years. Since the launch of IBMrsquo;s Smart Planet and CISCOrsquo;s Smart Cities and Communities programmes; their potential to deliver on global sustainable development targets have captured the publicrsquo;s attention. However; despite this growing interest in the development of smart cities; little has as yet been published that either sets out the state-of-the-art; or which offers a less than subjective; armrsquo;s length and dispassionate account of their potential contribution. This book brings together cutting edge research and the findings from technical development projects from leading authorities within the field to capture the transition to smart cities. It explores what is understood about smart cities; playing particular attention on the governance; modelling and analysis of the transition that smart cities seek to represent. In paving the way for such a representation; the book begins to account for the social capital of smart communities and begins the task of modelling their embedded intelligence through an analysis of what the "embedded intelligence of smart cities" contributes to the sustainability of urban development.This innovative book offers an interdisciplinary perspective and shall be of interest to researchers; policy analysts and technical experts involved in and responsible for the planning; development and design of smart cities. It will also be of particular value to final year undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in Geography; Architecture and Planning.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Brava; brava!By LKP"Labor of love" is an over-used phrase -- but it perfectly describes this endeavor; by Louise Fili. Her comment/confession that her numerous trips to Italy were mere excuses to photograph more street signs; made me smile. (not that anyone ever needs an "excuse" for one more trip to Italy) But I knew what she meant. Her dedication and enthusiasm for typography and letter forms is on beautiful display here; and she has curated a lavish banquet of note-worthy signs for our enjoyment. Excellent photos that put us at eye level with the signs*; stylish page design a la Fili; and a book that is also a beautiful object. My advice: Keep it out; and flip through often.*As a sidebar; the final image in the book is of Louise taking photos in Bologna. Seen in profile; wearing a Raphael-esque red beret and black stockings; and holding her camera "extender" straight up; she looked very much like the Sienese "Alfieri" or flag-throwers from the Palio pageant. One of their many intricate maneuvers is to wind the huge heraldic flags into a tight vertical "rocket" and then shoot it right up into the air. I did a double-take!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Important photographic documentation of vernacular signsBy N. HylandI really like Louise Filirsquo;s design and work.There is no doubt of the historical importance for design and typography that the images in this book record.For type and design fans; who like Italian vernacular letters; this would be a great gift. Five stars there.But; I kind of wish it was an e-book too since; it is all images.or a web site.The image quality would have been better if a pro photographer took the images with a full frame pro camera and lens.Of the two books; this one is better.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Walk Through Italian Type HistoryBy AaRopStunning book; page after page. Filled with incredible signage and examples of Italian design that transports you to the streets of Italy. Louise Fili is not only a talented designer; but continually provides the design community (and really; anyone interested in design and architecture) with beautiful books on the history and craft of typographic style.