Description: Illustrated by a range of European case studies, this volume examines the social, political and management issues and potential problems in the establishment of an electronic layer of information and services in cities. The book provides an understanding of the direction European cities are moving towards in the implementation of ICTs in the urban arena.
Review Quotes: 'Alex Aurigi has done a splendid job bringing together developments in information and communication technologies which underpin the emergence of the digital city. In this summary of developments in European cities, he shows how city governments are exploiting these new technologies to deliver better services and promote better planning. This book is a must for anyone who wishes to understand the way the digital revolution is transforming our cities.' Michael Batty, University College London, UK 'Excavating far beneath the hype of the digital revolution, Aurigi provides an impressive analysis of the reality of digital cities. His fascinating cross-national perspective underlines the ways in which digital innovations are deeply rooted in the cultures, politics and governance of their host city. This will be a must-read for all those interested in how digital technologies, urban spaces, and the politics of cities are influencing each other.' Stephen Graham, University of Durham, UK '...an academic book with a reliable methodology and a well-designed survey. Written in a clear style, it is without doubt a useful resource to understand the difficult issues which are at stake in this sort of urban initiative.' Journal of Housing and the Built Environment