Information and Communications Technology as Potential Catalyst for Sustainable Urban Development: Experiences in Eindhoven, Helsinki, Manchester, Mar

ISBN-13: 9781138723504 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 140 str.

Leo Van Den Berg; Willem Van Winden

Opis

This title was first published in 2002: The information revolution has deeply influenced the development of Europe’s large cities. By examining and comparing five European cities, this book sheds light on the impact of ICTs on urban development and considers the consequences for urban management.

Recenzje

'...it provides a very useful guide for policy-makers involved in urban management and will also provide useful empirical background for researchers in the ICT area.' The Professional Geographer

Spis treści

Contents: Introduction and Context: ICT and the city: an introduction; Context: urban dynamics in Europe and the role of ICT. ICT and the City: Conclusions and Synthesis: The ICT sector as growth engine for urban regions; ICT as instrument to promote urban attractiveness; Outlook and further research. Case Studies: Eindhoven; Helsinki; Manchester; Marseilles; The Hague.