City Information Modelling

This book presents a comprehensive overview of City Information Modelling, highlighting its significance in urban planning and management through various studies and frameworks.

This book is the first comprehensive collection dedicated to City Information Modelling (CIM), compiling recent studies that explore various concepts and trends within this emerging field. It covers essential topics such as application and digitization processes, as well as frameworks and practices that are pivotal to understanding CIM. The significance of this topic extends across multiple sectors, including civil engineering, urban planning, and urban management, making it relevant for a wide array of professionals and researchers.

City Information Modelling aligns seamlessly with the principles of smart cities and data-driven urban analytics. It emphasizes the importance of information-based city planning and future development paradigms that are increasingly vital in today’s rapidly urbanizing world. The book serves as a crucial resource for those engaged in urban sustainability and big data studies, illustrating how CIM can enhance urban management practices.

The text is structured into three parts, each offering valuable insights through global case studies. The first section delves into the concepts and trends surrounding CIM, while the second focuses on application and digitization methods in urban planning. The final part examines CIM frameworks and practices that are essential for contemporary research and future urban development. This collection is particularly beneficial for urban scientists, practitioners, and researchers, guiding future explorations in CIM and related fields.