Our City 4.0 Lab investigates what is involved in sustainable, healthy, and digital transformation and its implication for our cities, communities, industries, and the environment. Subsequently, our research focuses on the circularity, adaptability, liveability, accessibility, authenticity, and responsibility of urban environment.
Circularity
Our research concerning the circularity of cities focuses on economic, social, technical, and environmental systems that aim to eliminate waste and maximise the reuse of resources and contribute to sustainable development efforts. The research in this City 4.0 Lab theme covers, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Circular economy
- Waste management
- Sustainable development
- Sustainable building, infrastructure and communities
- Sustainable supply chain management
- Waster and material recycle and re-use
Adaptability
Our research concerning the adaptability of cities focuses on boosting the ability to make necessary adjustments in ecological, social, and economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects or impacts. The research in this City 4.0 Lab theme covers, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Disaster and resilience management
- Climate emergency, climate design
- Adaptive urban systems
- Urban built and natural environment integration
- Adaptive urban planning and design
Liveability
Our research concerning the liveability of cities focuses on enhancing the conditions of a decent life for all inhabitants of cities, regions and communities including their physical and mental wellbeing. The research in this City 4.0 Lab theme covers, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Liveable cities and communities
- Urban mental health
- Affordable housing
- Age friendly urban environment
- Community redevelopment and revitalization
- Community engagement
Accessibility
Our research concerning the accessibility of cities focuses on informing the practice of making information, activities, opportunities, and environments sensible, meaningful, and equitably usable for as many people as possible. The research in this City 4.0 Lab theme covers, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Social inclusion and societal equity
- Transportation accessibility and mobility
- Accessibility design and planning
- Accessible urban environment for the disabled
- Public participation
Authenticity
Our research concerning the authenticity of cities focuses on forming and maintaining spaces, places and communities that are genuine and distinctive and contain recognisable social-cultural and natural characteristics and identity. The research in this City 4.0 Lab theme covers, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Heritage buildings
- Culture authenticity and culture planning
- Historic preservation
- Authentic urban living
- Place making and branding
Responsibility
Our research concerning the responsibility of cities focuses on informing governance decisions that are ethical, accountable, trustworthy, and equitable. The research in this City 4.0 Lab theme covers, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Right to the (smart) city
- Accountability and transparency in urban projects
- Responsible city and urban governance
- Disruptive (urban) technology ethics and regulation
- Science, technology and innovation policy