Smart City Management for Wellbeing: Proceeding of the 2nd Conference on Smart Cities, Genoa, Italy (Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation, 86)

This open access book explores how innovative urban governance and digital technologies can be strategically managed to enhance citizens’ quality of life. It examines the integration of smart infrastructures, data-driven decision-making, and participatory policies to promote social, environmental, and economic wellbeing. Through interdisciplinary perspectives and real-world case studies, it highlights how city managers can balance efficiency, sustainability, and inclusiveness. Emphasis is placed on human-centered approaches, ethical use of technology, and collaborative ecosystems involving public institutions, private actors, and communities. The book provides practical insights for policymakers, urban planners, and researchers seeking to build smarter and healthier cities.

Renata Paola Dameri is Professor of Business Administration at the University of Genoa (Italy). She has more than 25 years of experience in teaching and research in fields such as smart cities, information systems, managerial accounting, and cultural heritage management. Dr. Dameri is also the Vice Rector for International Relations and Advisor for the Municipality of Genoa in topics such as smart cities, circular economy, and urban dashboards. 

Monica Bruzzone is an Architect and Researcher at the University of Genoa (Italy), where she leads training courses on sustainable and circular cities, smart city design and the digital transition of urban and cultural heritage systems. She integrates academic research with professional issues focusing on urban regeneration and cultural landscapes, and developing evidence based policy tools and dashboards to support decision making in enhancing the quality of life in cities and regions.