Optimizing Regional Development Through Transformative Urbanization (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781522588153)

Assisted by globalization and the rapid application of advanced technologies, the transformative power of urbanization is being felt around the world. The scale and the speed of existing and projected urbanization poses several challenges to researchers in multiple disciplines, such as computer science, engineering, and the social sciences. Optimizing Regional Development Through Transformative Urbanization provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of applications within urban growth interventions. It also explores the strategies for new urban development tools such as the rise of new platforms for digital activities, concepts of sharing economy, collaborative economy, crowdsourcing, and crowdfunding. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as cryptocurrencies, public-private partnership, and urban governance, this book is a vital reference for city development planners, decision makers, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and professionals seeking current research on the delivery of transformative urbanization changes.

Author: Umar G. Benna
ISBN-10: 1522588159
ISBN-13: 9781522588153
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 12/13/2018
Pages: 380
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.94lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.78d