Shalla, Kristi

Seoul : a tale of a smart city : lessons from South Korea on how to build smarter cities / Kristi Shalla, Sung Jin Park - [place of publication not identified] : Atmosphere Press, 2023. - 153 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits (black and white) 22 cm.

pt. 1. From ruins to mega-city — 1. Export-led growth and democracy building — 2. The rise of Seoul as a global economic power — pt. 2. Building a sustainable city — 3. The bulldozer takes Seoul — 4. Putting people at the center of transport policy — 5. Bringing nature into downtown : Cheonggyecheon restoration project — pt. 3. Turning Seoul into a global culture capital — 6. Political rookie Oh Se-hoon takes the lead —7. Seoul becomes a world design capital — 8. Reborn as a waterfront city — 9. Tackling the equitable housing conundrum — pt. 4. Shaping a sharing city — 10. Activist Park Won-soon’s challenge for Seoul — 11. Car-sharing for better mobility — 12. Enabling data-driven urban administration — 13. Taking the Seoul model global — 2020 and beyond — The return of Oh Se-hoon — Conclusion.

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, serves as a shining example of the potential and transformative impact of smart city interventions. In just two decades, Seoul has evolved from a chaotic and struggling mega-city into a global benchmark, all thanks to its innovative use of technology to enhance the quality of life.
The revitalization of the Cheonggye Stream, hidden beneath a road for decades, brought nature back to the heart of the city. Alongside this transformation, an advanced smart transport system catalyzed a significant shift toward public transportation over personal vehicles. And a sequence of urban renewal and beautification initiatives contributed to reshape Seoul's urban landscape into a smarter, more sustainable city.
In this book, we delve into the ingenious initiatives taken by Seoul's leadership to transform the city into a global smart city. Seoul's leadership to transform the city into a global smart city. Seoul's journey in smart city development offers a compelling narrative filled with invaluable insights, making it an essential resource for cities worldwide facing unsustainable, chaotic growth. It provides a roadmap for intelligent urban progress and enhancing the quality of life.

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Smart cities
City planning--Technological innovations
Technological innovations --Economic aspects
Sustainable development


Seoul (Korea)

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