The future of Smart Cities extends beyond the physical realm. Movies like The Matrix and Paprika have demonstrated our capacity to leverage emerging technologies and create parallel universes known as the Metaverse. These intricately designed virtual worlds can benefit both users and urban planners, serving as valuable insights and tools for urban redevelopment, especially in the context of future Smart Cities. Meanwhile, the ongoing development of physical Smart Cities addresses the evolving energy requirements associated with changing urban populations, traffic patterns, climate change impacts and other important considerations within the field of urban planning.

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