Harnessing Big Data in Urban Public Space

This book advocates new and advanced methods of big data technology so as to analyze the current status of the public space development in China. In the eight chapters of this book, it introduces the theories to develop urban public space, the tools for analytics and evaluation, the cases from China especially Shanghai and global. With analytics and evaluation tools for its scale, space layout, and planning, it aims to improve the quality, efficiency and balanced development of public services such as healthcare and elementary education, serving as the reference and support for decision-making of governments.

Introduction. - Theoretical Basis and A Review of Research. - Hot Issues and the International Experience in Urban Public Services. - The Layout and Characteristics of Urban Public Service Resources Data Processing and Analysis. - Evaluation for Supply Competence in Urban Public Services. - Evaluation for the Equalization of Public Service Resources. - Factors for Urban Basic Public Services and Case Analysis. - Conclusion and Strategies.