What are the challenges and potential of complex and emergent urban systems?

Stefano Cozzolino (ILS) and Stefano Moroni (Polytechnic University of Milan) answer this question in their new book by shedding new light on the topics of emergence, complexity, and self-organisation and showing their interconnectedness with other concepts, such as property and beauty, which are usually considered separately. It contributes to the discussion by interpreting and explaining the nature of emergent urban phenomena and suggesting more appropriate design and planning measures. More…