The Metaverse and Smart Cities: Urban Environments in the Age of Digital Connectivity

In: Smart Cities Series

Abstract

Intro -- The Metaverse and Smart Cities: Urban Environments in the Age of Digital Connectivity -- Copyright -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction to the metaverse -- Introduction -- History of the metaverse -- On the perceived importance of the metaverse -- From the internet to the metaverse -- The metaverse and its foundational elements -- Use cases of the metaverse -- The metaverse economy -- Fears and critisms of the metaverse -- Challenges and imperatives -- How does the metaverse link to smart cities? -- References -- Chapter 2: The history and evolution of the metaverse -- Introduction -- The origins of the metaverse concept -- The first steps: Early virtual worlds and gaming environments -- The rise of massively multiplayer online games (MMOGS) -- The metaverse in science fiction and pop culture -- The emergence of virtual reality and augmented reality -- The metaverse in the 21st century -- References -- Chapter 3: The metaverse and smart cities -- Introduction -- Overview of smart cities -- Understanding the metaverse -- Intersecting the metaverse and smart cities -- Case studies and examples -- Ethical, legal, and social implications -- Future directions -- References -- Chapter 4: The metaverse and sustainable cities -- Introduction -- Sustainable cities: Challenges and opportunities -- Case studies of the metaverse in sustainable cities -- Copenhagen: Virtual collaboration for climate adaptation -- Singapore: Smart nation initiative and virtual Singapore -- Barcelona: Superblocks and the metaverse -- Amsterdam: Circular economy and the metaverse -- Lessons learned and implications for future applications -- Benefits and challenges of using the metaverse in sustainable cities -- As a tool for promoting sustainability -- Challenges and limitations of using the metaverse -- Potential risks and unintended consequences.