Autonomous Urbanism: Towards a New Transitopia

"Autonomous Urbanism: Towards a New Transitopia" is a groundbreaking non-fiction book that explores the introduction of automated vehicles (AVs) and their potential impacts on urban mobility and infrastructure. At a time when discussions about driverless technologies often overlook long-term spatial consequences, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities that AVs present for reshaping our cities. It argues that the integration of AVs is not only a technological innovation but also an opportunity to fundamentally rethink urban living and infrastructure. The book highlights both the opportunities and risks associated with the introduction of AVs and proposes a vision in which these technologies can lead to a paradigm shift in mobility. Using Los Angeles as a case study, it presents an innovative approach to promoting automated mass mobility and service as a mobility concept. The structure of the book includes two accompanying volumes that offer both narrative and analytical perspectives on future urban development.