Publisher's Synopsis
"This is big. Data sets are growing so large and complex that using them is like drinking from a fire hose. Feeling overwhelmed? Help is on the way. Big data isn't the problem; it's the solution - and this PAS Report shows how to use it. Arizona State University researchers Kevin C. Desouza and Kendra L. Smith have teamed up on a practical guide to channeling the power of big data. Together they look at how planners around the world are turning big data into real answers for smart cities. Learn how Dublin is gearing up geospatial data to steer traffic. See how Singapore is collecting citizens' selfies to track smog. Discover how Detroit is crowdsourcing creative ideas for its 50-year plan. And find out how the U.S. government is planning to use Yelp to improve its services. What's the big idea for your community? Read Big Data and Planning for a look at trends. and tools you can tap into today"--Publisher's website.
