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Urban planners should not be afraid of AI

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: • Off-the-shelf AI models can empower urban planners without technical expertise. • Planners remain central as curators, applying AI tools critically and creatively. • Effective AI use in planning is driven by creativity, not AI specialization.

Source: Cities

DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2025.106497

Author: Milad Malekzadeh

Institution: University of Helsinki

Language: English

Topic: Smart Cities and Technologies

Subfield: Media Technology

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000