ICT in Urban Services

Technological advancements have changed the way we think of urban and spatial planning. The inclusion of conventional elements with modern technologies is allowing this field to advance at a rapid pace. The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in urban and spatial planning has been under constant expansion over the last few decades. Today, planners utilize technology around the world in a variety of applications to address their day-to-day work needs while fostering the ability to effectively predict and respond to chronic urban issues. The global best practices in this section illustrate how technology is being used worldwide as a tool to help urban administrators and planners reach their goals of creating liveable communities and improving the overall quality of life while protecting the environment and promoting planned development.