INTEGRATED UNDERGROUND SPACE PLANNING IN BELGRADE: A SMART CITY PERSPECTIVE

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Milena Grbić , Olivera Stanković, Ksenija Lalović  

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DOI:  10.46793/ACUUS2025.1.12.77

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

The aim of this paper is to explore the opportunities and challenges of applying underground architecture within the smart city concept in Belgrade. The study analyzes the current state of underground space planning, highlighting the prevailing focus on the metro system and the lack of a comprehensive approach. By applying the smart city concept and the Deep City model, the research investigates potentials for integrated planning that incorporates technological tools, sustainability, and multidisciplinary collaboration. By comparing domestic practices with international experiences from Helsinki and Singapore, the paper proposes specific guidelines for improving the planning of underground spaces in Belgrade, with the goal of achieving more efficient and sustainable management of this important urban resource. The contribution of this study, supported by strong argumentation, emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to the planning and design of underground typologies, in order to establish a balance between technological innovation, economic investment, and social benefits. The paper also provides directions for further research on the integration of underground elements in smart cities, with the aim of enhancing the quality of urban life.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

comprehensive analysis, holistic planning, deep city, sustainable development, the indivisibility of urbanism

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