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The Impact of Adopting Digital Twins In Urban Development
Summary
This review examines how digital twin technology — virtual real-time models of physical systems — is being adopted in urban development and construction. This is an urban technology and smart city planning paper with no direct connection to microplastics research.
The construction industry, which plays a pivotal role in urban development, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. This transformation is largely marked by the rise of digitalization, a phenomenon fundamentally altering how we design, construct, and operate our urban environments. At the forefront of this paradigm shift is the notion of Digital Twins (DT), which entails a dynamic and virtual representation of tangible assets. Urban development has witnessed a growing adoption of this innovative approach to improve cities' infrastructure planning, construction, and management. Digital Twin enables real-time simulation and monitoring, enhancing performance and more informed decision-making. Therefore, implementing Digital Twin becomes crucial in developing sustainable, efficient, citizen-centric urban environments as cities expand and transform.
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