Ecological transition: innovation in cities

Starting from the relationship between urban planning and mobility management, TeMA has gradually expanded the view of the covered topics, always remaining in the groove of rigorous scientific in-depth analysis. This section of the Journal, Review Notes, is the expression of a continuous updating of emerging topics concerning relationships between urban planning, mobility and environment, through a collection of short scientific papers written by young researchers. The Review Notes are made of four parts. Each section examines a specific aspect of the broader information storage within the main interests of TeMA Journal. In particular, the Urban planning literature review section aims at presenting recent books and journals, within global scientific panorama, on selected topics and issues. This contribution focuses on one of the most significant features of ecological transition which concerns digitalisation and innovation. In particular, for the third issue of TeMA Journal 2021, this section of Review Note proposes a literature overview of how the vocation for innovation and Industry 4.0 can change the structure of neighbourhoods and entire cities. The contribution shows some significant best practices and interesting books and journals which delved into the topic.