Exploring the Future of Urban Living, One Insight at a Time
The Smart City Therapy White Paper Series is where thought leadership meets applied intelligence. Curated by Dr. Houssam Al Masri, this evolving collection of essays, white papers, and blogs offers deep dives into the opportunities and dilemmas that shape modern urban life—from digital inclusion and ethical AI to mobility-as-a-service and regenerative infrastructure.
Each paper is rooted in real-world experience and global best practices, drawing from Dr. Al Masri’s work at the frontlines of giga-projects, public policy, and infrastructure innovation across the MENA region and beyond.
Whether you’re a city leader, technologist, researcher, or curious citizen, these insights are designed to inform, provoke, and inspire.
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Do you represent a city, think tank, startup, or academic institution working on future-ready urban models? We welcome guest submissions, cross-posts, and research collaborations. Contact us to contribute to the next edition of Smart City Therapy.
Digital Public Infrastructure: From Connectivity to Community
How DPI frameworks can reshape city governance, improve service delivery, and unlock inclusive digital futures.
Smart Mobility as Urban Therapy
Reframing transport systems as healing agents—exploring how walkability, accessibility, and seamless multimodal networks foster social cohesion and health.
Ethics by Design: Governing AI in Smart Cities
From surveillance to citizen agency—why ethical AI frameworks must evolve beyond compliance to foster trust in the age of autonomous systems.
