Digital Cities

The textbook Digital Cities, 1st Edition, written by O.V. Gnana Swathika, provides city planners with a structured guide to smart city planning technologies. Published by Wiley-Scrivener in 2025, this volume addresses urban development challenges within architecture and land use planning.

The text systematically covers resource utilization, environmental sustainability, and modern municipal infrastructure. Specific applications examined include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning controls, public surveillance, security systems, and emergency response frameworks.

Supported by real-world case studies, the volume connects technical infrastructure with municipal planning needs. The material helps city planners create technology-friendly and future-looking urban designs.