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There have been numerous possible scenarios depicted of the impact of information and communication networks on urban spaces, ranging from the demise of the city as 'cyber society' becomes totally fluid in terms of its space and related functions to the establishment of a parallel 'virtual city' enhancing rather than annihilating the physical one. However, ubiquitous/pervasive computing, mobile, wireless connectivity and the acceptance of the Internet as a non-extraordinary part of our everyday lives lead us to see physical urban space as augmented, and digital in itself. This poses new problems as well as opportunities to those who have to deal with it. This book explores the intersection and articulation of physical and digital environments and the ways they can extend and reshape a spirit of place. It considers this from three main perspectives: the implications for the public sphere and urban public or semi-public spaces; the implications for community regeneration and empowerment; and the dilemmas and challenges which the augmentation of space implies for urbanists. Grounded with international real -life case studies, this is an up-to-date, interdisciplinary and holistic overview of the relationships between cities, communities and high technologies.
Editor(s): Aurigi A, de Cindio F
Series Editor(s): Carmona, M.
Publication type: Edited Book
Publication status: Published
Series Title: Design and the Built Environment
Year: 2008
Number of Pages: 367
Publisher: Ashgate
Place Published: Aldershot
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ISBN: 9780754671497
