Full Description
This book presents a groundbreaking theoretical framework for urban and societal development, focusing on resilience, adaptability, and proactive responses as key principles for shaping cities and society of the future. Urbanimmunology introduces a fresh and revolutionary perspective on how we view and design cities and society, reimagining them as dynamic, self-regulating systems inspired by the human immune system. By challenging traditional urban planning, Urbanimmunology offers new, forward-thinking ideas that tackle the complex challenges cities and society face today.
In a world where environmental, social, and technological disruptions are increasingly common, Urbanimmunology provides a transformative vision for urban and societal life. It explores how cities and society can evolve, adapt, and self-organize to tackle global challenges, using principles inspired by the immune system as a guide. The book spans a broad range of interconnected topics, including energy systems, transportation, underground infrastructure, disaster management, health, tourism, and border town development. It highlights how urban and societal systems can evolve to enhance the quality of life and social well-being for all residents.
From sustainable energy solutions to innovative approaches in disaster resilience, health, and quality of life, Urbanimmunology pushes the boundaries of how we think about urban and societal governance. This book offers new ways to rethink transport systems, urban infrastructure, cross-border development, and even the integration of tourism with health and the economy. These groundbreaking ideas provide a roadmap for cities and society that are not only sustainable but also resilient, adaptable, and focused on improving social well-being and quality of life for their inhabitants.
Contents
Reimagining Cities Through the Lens of the Immune System: The Birth of Urbanimmunology.- : Urbanimmunology: Foundations and Potential.- DIRECT Approach.- Informing Energy-Disaster-Underground Integration Policymaking Based on Urbanimmunology.- Developing Immune-based Transport-Energy Integration Systems with Multi-source Renewable Energy.- Informing Low-Altitude Economy Policymaking and Development of Disruptive Technologies Through the Lens of Urbanimmunology.- Leveraging Urbanimmunology to Support Transport-Tourism-Health Integration Policymaking.- Border Town Development Policymaking Informed by Urbanimmunology.- Analogizing the HEARTY CITY to the Human Immune System.- Toward a New Horizon: Reflections on the Future of Cities and the World.
