Toward a ReThinking and ReImagining of Urban Sustainability in an Era of AI

This paper provides a comprehensive review and analysis of the recent research and practice literature pertaining to urban and community sustainability while highlighting issues and potentials related to artificial intelligence (AI)-rich environments. The methodology for this paper includes a litera...

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Published in:	Urban Science
Main Author:	H. Patricia McKenna
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-10-01
Subjects:	artificial intelligence human intelligence innovation interdisciplinary perspectives smart cities sustainable cities
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/9/10/401

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