The Art of Being Smart
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The Art of Being Smart

Innovation and Sustainable Solutions in Mediterranean Ports

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eBook - ePub

The Art of Being Smart

Innovation and Sustainable Solutions in Mediterranean Ports

About this book

This book examines the concept of smart cities in the context of the UN's sustainable development goals, through three Mediterranean port cities. It draws on the case studies of Dubrovnik (Croatia), Limassol (Cyprus), and Valletta (Malta), three smart cities on the Mediterranean that are important tourist cruising destinations; cities in small European states that are members of the EU; with sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List; important tourist cruising destinations with global recognition; promoted as safe tourist destinations; and locations for popular films and series. It analyses the three cities and assesses their success in achieving their goals of becoming inclusive, safe, adaptable, and sustainable.

Based on extensive fieldwork and backed by big data qualitative analysis, the volume will be of great interest to professionals, scholars, and researchers of environment and sustainability, built environment, and urban studies.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Series
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. List of Contributors
  9. Introduction: The Enduring Significance of Cities in the 21st Century
  10. 1 Beyond Borders: Mapping the Geopolitical Landscape of Smart City Definitions and Global Power Dynamics
  11. 2 Human Security, UN Sustainable Development Goals, and Smart Citiesā€”Dubrovnik, Valletta, and Limassol in Comparative Perspective
  12. 3 Characteristics of a Smart City: Dubrovnik, Valletta, and Limassol as Case Studies
  13. 4 Creating the Brand of Mediterranean Port Cities: The Cases of Dubrovnik, Valletta, and Limassol
  14. 5 The Image of the Smart City Destinationā€”Challenges and Benefits for Mediterranean Cities
  15. 6 Cities as Actors in International Relations: Cruise Ports Covid-19 Pandemic Diplomacy of Dubrovnik, Valletta, and Limassol
  16. 7 Urban Safety and Security Development: Dubrovnik, Valletta, and Limassol
  17. 8 Conclusion: The Journey of Inquiry: Unravelling the Art of Being Smart
  18. Bibliography
  19. Index