Smart and sustainable mobility infrastructure – A new system of urban connections

Authors

  • Davide Bruno Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
  • Stefania Palmieri Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
  • Riccardo Palomba Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
  • Felice D’Alessandro University of Milano (Italy)
  • Mario Bisson Politecnico di Milano (Italy)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19229/2464-9309/15232024

Keywords:

smart transportation system, smart city, sustainable urban mobility, smart autonomous vehicles, smart urban road networks

Abstract

The paper focuses on the smart city theme as the centre of a new system for experimenting with urban connections. It begins with analysing a current design experience narrative. It aims to extrapolate the general principles of a sustainable development model of smart mobility infrastructure in established or yet-to-be-realised urban environments. It will demonstrate a ‘humanistic’ application of technology in which design, architecture and digital tools coexist to generate an alternative of innovation in creating a new future city.

 

Article info

Received: 18/03/2024; Revised: 21/04/2024; Accepted: 27/04/2024

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Author Biographies

Davide Bruno, Politecnico di Milano (Italy)

Architect and PhD, he is an Associate Professor of Industrial Design. Former Member of the Commission of Patents of Polimi, he received the Golden Compass prize as part of the university project Agency SDI in 2001. In recent years, he carried out planning activities and consultancy in the field of public transportation, coordinating projects of high complexity.
E-mail: davide.bruno@polimi.it

Stefania Palmieri, Politecnico di Milano (Italy)

PhD, she is an Associate Professor of Industrial Design. Her teaching and research activities aim to create a network with the productive world aimed at synergies between University and Enterprise to realise cultural networks and interchange. She is part of the Scientific Committee of the interdepartmental laboratory EDME, which deals with digital technologies, immersive, new relationships and synergy of knowledge.
E-mail: stefania.palmieri@polimi.it

Riccardo Palomba, Politecnico di Milano (Italy)

Interior and Product Designer, he is a Junior Researcher  and the President of the Intra Association. He researches methodologies for creating spatial regenerative strategies focusing on interventions in abandoned rural contexts. He works as a User Experience Designer for companies in the private sector.
E-mail: riccardo.palomba@polimi.it

Felice D’Alessandro, University of Milano (Italy)

Civil Engineer and PhD, he is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Science and Policy. He was a partner in national and EU projects. He carried out physical model tests in highly qualified international Laboratories. His research activity mainly focuses on environmental hydraulics and risk assessment.
E-mail: felice.dalessandro@unimi.it

Mario Bisson, Politecnico di Milano (Italy)

Architect, he is an Associate Professor of Industrial Design at the Department of Design. He is the Scientific Director of the Interdepartmental Laboratory EDME (Environmental Design and Multisensory Experience) and the Colour Laboratory.
E-mail: mario.bisson@polimi.it

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Published

30-06-2024

How to Cite

Bruno, D., Palmieri, S., Palomba, R., D’Alessandro, F. and Bisson, M. (2024) “Smart and sustainable mobility infrastructure – A new system of urban connections”, AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art and Design, 15, pp. 286–295. doi: 10.19229/2464-9309/15232024.