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100 _aShalla, Kristi
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245 _aSeoul
_b: a tale of a smart city : lessons from South Korea on how to build smarter cities
_c/ Kristi Shalla, Sung Jin Park
260 _a[place of publication not identified] :
_bAtmosphere Press,
_c2023.
300 _a153 pages :
_billustrations, maps, portraits (black and white)
_c22 cm.
505 _apt. 1. From ruins to mega-city — 1. Export-led growth and democracy building — 2. The rise of Seoul as a global economic power — pt. 2. Building a sustainable city — 3. The bulldozer takes Seoul — 4. Putting people at the center of transport policy — 5. Bringing nature into downtown : Cheonggyecheon restoration project — pt. 3. Turning Seoul into a global culture capital — 6. Political rookie Oh Se-hoon takes the lead —7. Seoul becomes a world design capital — 8. Reborn as a waterfront city — 9. Tackling the equitable housing conundrum — pt. 4. Shaping a sharing city — 10. Activist Park Won-soon’s challenge for Seoul — 11. Car-sharing for better mobility — 12. Enabling data-driven urban administration — 13. Taking the Seoul model global — 2020 and beyond — The return of Oh Se-hoon — Conclusion.
520 _aSeoul, the capital of South Korea, serves as a shining example of the potential and transformative impact of smart city interventions. In just two decades, Seoul has evolved from a chaotic and struggling mega-city into a global benchmark, all thanks to its innovative use of technology to enhance the quality of life. The revitalization of the Cheonggye Stream, hidden beneath a road for decades, brought nature back to the heart of the city. Alongside this transformation, an advanced smart transport system catalyzed a significant shift toward public transportation over personal vehicles. And a sequence of urban renewal and beautification initiatives contributed to reshape Seoul's urban landscape into a smarter, more sustainable city. In this book, we delve into the ingenious initiatives taken by Seoul's leadership to transform the city into a global smart city. Seoul's leadership to transform the city into a global smart city. Seoul's journey in smart city development offers a compelling narrative filled with invaluable insights, making it an essential resource for cities worldwide facing unsustainable, chaotic growth. It provides a roadmap for intelligent urban progress and enhancing the quality of life.
650 0 _aSmart cities
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650 0 _aCity planning
_xTechnological innovations
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650 0 _aTechnological innovations
_xEconomic aspects
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650 0 _aSustainable development
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651 0 _aSeoul (Korea)
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700 _aPark, Sung Jin
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