Planning the Transition for Cities and Territories. Innovative Approaches and Research Trajectories

The research projects at the core of contributions presented in this book represent an innovative effort to advance urban and territorial planning discourse and practice in the face of climate change. By integrating biodiversity, key enabling technologies, and inclusive economies, these projects offer a holistic and forward-looking approach essen-tial for navigating contemporary urban challenges. The outcomes of these endeavors are poised to influence academic research, policy formulation, and urban planning practices, with the overarching goal of creating cities and territories that are sustainable, resilient, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of diverse communities. The contributions collected for this book have been presented at the International Symposium “Networks Markets and People-Communities, Institutions and Enterprises towards post-humanism epistemologies and AI challenges”, scheduled from May 22– 24, 2024, in Reggio Calabria, Italy, in the specific thematic sessions “Ecological And Digital Transition In Cities: Measuring Ecosystem Services For Urban Planning And Design”, as part of the research activities conducted within three Next Generation EU-funded research projects (Pilot Project 4.6.1 – Goal 4.6 – Tech4You Innovation Ecosys-tems; ECO-SET—A Multidisciplinary approach to plan Ecosystem Services for cities in Transition; PLANET—PLANning Ecosystem services for cities in Transition).