AI and Infrastructure

The deployment of AI systems for urban infrastructure systems is growing. AI offers the potential to save a lot of money in infrastructure projects, andPennsylvaniaalready has several underway that use AI for a range of purposes — from creating lighter cement to developing highway walls that absorb sound and GHG emissions. There are concerns, though, that this technology is not yet reliable enough for such endeavors. Planners need to understand these applications and know how and where to implement them. APA's PAS Report 599,Smart Cities: Integrating Technology, Community, and Nature, explains how planners can handle some of these technological developments in their communities in sustainable and equitable ways.