Measurement Systems, Models, Tools, and Innovative Techniques for Sustainable Urban Planning and Regeneration

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is launched in the framework of the conference titled “Metrology for living environment”, described below; however, contributions not discussed at the conference, but in line with the SI topics, are very welcome.

This Special Issue aims to investigate how innovative metrology systems, methods, models, and technologies can support urban planning and regeneration to make cities and communities more sustainable and resilient. The Special Issue will examine, among other research topics, the development of innovative solutions in acquiring, processing, analyzing, and managing geospatial data, highlighting their role in planning decision-making processes. In particular, the objective is to delve into the main perspectives of applying innovative approaches, methods, and strategies in sustainable urban planning and regeneration processes. It aims to investigate how these approaches can transform urban environments by renewing existing characteristics and forms.

Starting from these premises, the Special Issue intends to collect scientific contributions and original research regarding the following topics:

• Measurement systems, models, and innovative methods of representation and simulation to support the analysis and monitoring of land use/land cover (LULC), the protection of natural and built environments, and the monitoring of areas exposed to natural risks;
• Application of methods and measurement tools derived from digital innovation to encourage the development of smart cities;
• Application and integration of geomatic techniques and methods for the characterization of the natural and urban environment and the conservation of built heritage;
• Innovative methodologies for the evaluation of socioecological systems to improve human well-being and health;
• Models, measurement methods, and innovative measurement tools aimed at increasing urban resilience;
• Development and testing of geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) models for sustainable monitoring, planning, and regeneration.

Conference Information

Conference: Metrology for living environment. https://www.metrolivenv.org/.

Special Session for which we propose a Special Issue (the title of the SI): Measurement Systems, Models, Tools, and Innovative Techniques for Sustainable Urban Planning and Regeneration. https://www.metrolivenv.org/special-session-7.

Description: Due to urbanization processes, cities today face unprecedented challenges linked to the growing demand for spaces (and their quality), the achievement of sustainability goals, and the correct allocation as well as management of resources. In this context, innovative measurement systems, geomatic survey techniques, and methods, models, tools, and planning techniques for urban regeneration can help address these challenges effectively.

Prof. Dr. Simona Tondelli
Prof. Dr. Mauro Francini
Prof. Gabriele Bitelli
Dr. Francesco Lamonaca
Dr. Elisa Conticelli
Guest Editors

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• geospatial analysis
• measurement methods
• decision support systems
• resilience
• urban regeneration