"This book provides relevant theoretical perspectives on the use of ICT in Urban Planning as well as an updated account of the most recent developments in the practice of e-planning in different regions of the world"--Provided by publisher.

"This book provides an overview of online research methods in urban and planning studies, exploring and discussing new digital tools and Web-based research methods, as well as the scholarly, legal, and ethical challenges associated with their use"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explores the nature of the new challenges confronting citizens and local governments in the field of urban governance, exploring the role that Web 2.0 technologies play to promote citizen participation and empowerment in the city government"--Provided by publisher.

"This book brings together the efficiency of web-based tools and digital technologies with the practice of spatial planning, focusing on the utilization of geographic information systems, computer-assisted design, visualization concepts, and database management systems for enhancing the...

"This book examines different ways with citizen engagement in the local policy process, with citizens as sensors, with new technological approaches to open digital mapping, and how these e-tools augment participatory planning processes. It also deals with different aspects of data generation and...

Recent advances and prospects in urban e-planning comprises empirical findings and insights on the ongoing transformation of the field of urban planning due to the extensive use of information and communication technologies in the planning process, its recent advancements, and the prospects for...