Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Srivastava, Mitali; Ghazala, Saibaa Title A name given to the resource Future-Proofing Sustainable Urban Development: Harnessing Fuzzy Logic for Smart Cities Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Fuzzy Logic in Smart Sustainable Cities;pp.215-257 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003636724-9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003636724-9</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004606702?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004606702?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Srivastava M., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, India; Ghazala S., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, India Description An account of the resource Urban development is the biggest challenge in this era of rapid urbanization. This chapter proposes a new approach to tackle this challenge by incorporating fuzzy logic in smart cities. Fuzzy logic is known for handling uncertainty and vagueness thus it is a way to navigate the complexities of urban planning and governance. Incorporating fuzzy logic in a smart city framework is an opportunity to improve decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and reduce the risks of urban development. 216This chapter explores many facets of fuzzy logic and sustainable urban development in a legal context. It starts by giving an overview of the urbanization and sustainability challenges and sets the stage for the discussion of fuzzy logic as a tool to address these challenges. The concept of smart sustainable cities is explained, including the principles and components that make up them. Fuzzy logic in smart cities is the central theme of this chapter. By explaining the concept of fuzzy logic and its applications in an urban context, the chapter shows how it can manage the uncertainties of the urban environment. It also investigates the legal implications of incorporating fuzzy logic in urban governance structures. Through regulatory frameworks and case studies, the chapter discusses legal issues and challenges of integrating fuzzy logic in decision-making. The chapter also looks into the need for adaptive governance structures to accommodate the dynamic nature of smart sustainable cities. It proposes ways to integrate fuzzy logic in existing legal frameworks and flexibility and adaptability in urban governance. From case studies to best practices, the chapter gives insights into the successful implementation of fuzzy logic in smart sustainable cities, which are useful for policymakers and urban planners. In summary, the chapter shows the potential of fuzzy logic to future-proof sustainable urban development in the legal sector. To promote interdisciplinary discussion and provide practical recommendations, it contributes to the discourse on using fuzzy logic for sustainable urban governance. This chapter is a trigger for new approaches to urbanization and sustainability in a legal context. 2025 Jenny Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource Fuzzy logic; Smart Cities; Sustainable urban development; Urban governance Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Jenny Stanford Publishing Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-104037878-6; 978-981512970-0; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online