The Role of Urban Design in Enhancing Resilience of Smart Cities Against Climate Change

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Importance of Urban Design 1.3 Objectives and Scope 1.4 Methodological Approach 2. Understanding Smart Cities 2.1 Definition and Key Characteristics 2.2 Evolution of Smart Cities 2.3 Role of Technology in Smart Cities 3. Urban Design Principles 3.1 Definition and Scope 3.2 Historical Development 3.3 Key Principles 4. Urban Design and Resilience 4.1 Definition of Resilience 4.2 Importance of Resilience in Cities 4.3 Strategies to Enhance Resilience 5. Climate Change Challenges 5.1 Impacts on Urban Environments 5.2 Climate Change Risks 5.3 Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies 6. Integrating Urban Design in Smart Cities 6.1 Sustainable Urban Planning 6.2 Technological Integration 6.3 Community Involvement 7. Case Studies of Resilient Smart Cities 7.1 Case Study: City A 7.2 Lessons from City B 7.3 Comparison of Different Cities 8. Conclusion and Future Directions 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Urban Planners 8.3 Potential Areas for Future Research