The world's population is becoming increasingly urbanized, and some argue that advancement of technology along with the commercialization of cities has become a hurdle for interaction of city dwellers with each other...The world's population is becoming increasingly urbanized, and some argue that advancement of technology along with the commercialization of cities has become a hurdle for interaction of city dwellers with each other and the city itself. In Playable Cities, edited by Anton Nijholt, several researchers pose ideas for "smart cities"-- developing current metropolitan hubs to allow citizens to "playfully connect with [their] environments, and with one another, by way of environments." This involves utilizing underused public data sources and technology so that citizens can have a more active role in the advancement of their city.展开更多
文摘The world's population is becoming increasingly urbanized, and some argue that advancement of technology along with the commercialization of cities has become a hurdle for interaction of city dwellers with each other and the city itself. In Playable Cities, edited by Anton Nijholt, several researchers pose ideas for "smart cities"-- developing current metropolitan hubs to allow citizens to "playfully connect with [their] environments, and with one another, by way of environments." This involves utilizing underused public data sources and technology so that citizens can have a more active role in the advancement of their city.