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The increasing integration of digital technologies in urban planning offers transformative opportunities for improving governance, citizen engagement, and operational efficiency. However, it also presents significant challenges, including ethical concerns, data bias, and potential inequalities in access and outcomes. Understanding these dynamics is crucial as governments and planners strive to balance innovation with inclusivity and accountability. Ultimately, it highlights the critical role of urban e-planning in addressing the complexities of modern cities while fostering equitable and sustainable development. 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 the next years. By examining global case studies and reflecting on technological advancements, this book underscores the importance of equipping urban planning processes with tools that enhance transparency, effectiveness, and responsiveness to societal needs. Covering topics such as 3D models, healthcare access, and waste governance, this book is an excellent resource for urban planners, policymakers, academicians, researchers, technology developers, data scientists, postgraduate students, and more.

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Carlos Nunes Silva, Geographer, PhD, holds a degree in Geography (University of Coimbra), a post-graduation in European Studies (University of Coimbra - Faculty of Law), a Master degree in Human Geography: Regional and Local Planning (University of Lisbon), and a PhD in Geography: Regional and Local Planning (University of Lisbon). His research interests focus mainly on urban and metropolitan governance, the history and theory of urban planning, urban planning in Africa, urban e-planning, urban planning ethics, local government policies, local e-government, and research methods. His publications include the books: 'Local Governance in Cape Verde 1970-2020'; ' Local Government and the COVID 19 Pandemic: A Global Perspective'; 'Trends and Innovations in Urban e-Planning'; 'Contemporary Trends in Local Governance: Reform, Cooperation and Citizen Participation'; 'Citizen-Responsive Urban E-Planning: Recent Developments and Critical Perspectives'; 'Local Governance in the New Urban Agenda'(co-edited); 'Routledge Handbook of Urban Planning in Africa'; 'New Approaches, Methods, and Tools in Urban e-Planning'; 'Governing Urban Africa'; 'Local Government and Urban Governance in Europe' (co-edited); 'Urban Planning in North Africa'; 'Urban Planning in Lusophone African Countries'; 'Emerging Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Urban E-Planning'; 'Urban Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa: Colonial and Postcolonial Planning Cultures'; 'Fiscal Austerity and Innovation in Local Governance in Europe' (co-edited); 'Citizen e-Participation in Urban Governance: Crowdsourcing and Collaborative Creativity'; 'Online Research Methods in Urban and Planning Studies: Design and Outcomes'; 'Handbook of Research on E-Planning: ICT for Urban Development and Monitoring'; 'Portugal: Sistema de Govern Local'; and 'Política Urbana em Lisboa, 1926-1974'. He is member of the Editorial Board of 'Planning Perspectives', 'Digital Government: Research and Practice', 'Journal of Urban Planning and Development', 'International Journal of E-Government Research', and former member of the editorial board of the 'Journal of Information Technology & Politics'. He is the founding editor of the Springer book series 'Local and Urban Governance', and the founding editor-in-chief of the 'International Journal of E-Planning Research (IJEPR)'. He was Chair of the International Geographical Union Commission on Geography of Governance, in 2016-2020 and in 2020-2024, and is honorary member of its Steering Committee in 2024-2028. He is member of the AAG - American Association of Geographers, and member of the IPHS - International Planning History Society.

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