What is it about?
The relationship between art and science is closer than we used to think especially in the context of the built environment. We are explaining how art could play an important role not only in shaping our cities but also in improving research activity and understanding of their affects, needs and relations.
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Why is it important?
It is important to bridge the gap between art and science in the making of smart cities to avoid mixed outcomes and contradictory results by providing more human-centred approaches to what smart could mean. By providing more creative research methods and approaches, the making of Smart is improved and in turn, the impact that cities have on residents is shaped to be that of stronger attachment, better attitude and more engaging atmosphere.
Perspectives
I believe that the meaning of Smart and progress could be better enhanced to go beyond empty signifiers and labels to realise better results on the ground, especially in terms of the experience and livability of the city.
Faten Hatem
University of the West of England
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This page is a summary of: The role of art in smart cities research and making, IET Smart Cities, September 2023, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET),
DOI: 10.1049/smc2.12064.
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