TY  - CONF
AU  - Nenković-Riznić, Marina
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://raumplan.iaus.ac.rs/handle/123456789/925
AB  - Pandemic and post-pandemic conditions left significant impacts not only on human life, but also in all
of the aspects of human behavior, which consequently led to serious change in human communication. Often
overlapping and interference of “real life“, and virtual, contactless communication influenced accelerated
adaptation of people to rapid and immediate change of perspectives. This affected regular interaction among
people, but also had consequences in different performance of duties such as scientific development in different
fields, or any other development-oriented activities.
From that new adaptation, METAVERSE was born, as immersive 3D environment in which people synchronously
interact with others, and with representations of objects from the physical world. METAVERSE enables
interactions with digital environments and physical objects located in different places and enables individuals to
interact with other people in remote locations.
Within the realm of urban planning, the emergence of the METAVERSE has sparked both excitement and
skepticism. Proponents argue that it possesses the transformative power to revolutionize the way cities are
designed, managed, and experienced, while skeptics remain cautious, questioning its viability and potential to
deliver tangible benefits.
This paper aims to critically examine the METAVERSE as a potent instrument for urban planning or yet another
instance of unfulfilled technological promises. By analyzing the concept of the METAVERSE and its fundamental
principles, this study seeks to uncover its potential applications in urban planning, especially in the field of
participation. It explores the integration of virtual and augmented realities, immersive technologies, and
advanced data analytics to create interactive and participatory urban design experiences.
Ethical concerns regarding privacy, accessibility, and digital equity are addressed, acknowledging the potential
for exacerbating existing social disparities. Additionally, technical constraints, economic feasibility, and the need
for robust infrastructure are examined to assess the practicality of widespread METAVERSE adoption in urban
planning practices.
Through a comprehensive analysis, this paper aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of whether the
METAVERSE represents a truly powerful and transformative tool or merely another fleeting technological
mirage in the landscape of urban development.
PB  - Belgrade :  Sustainable Urban Society Association (STRAND)
C3  - Proceedings from STRAND Conference On Architecture - Challenges in Design 2023
T1  - METAVERSE – A Powerful New Instrument for Urban Planning or Yet Another Unfulfilled Tech-Promise?
SP  - 92
EP  - 99
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raumplan_925
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Nenković-Riznić, Marina",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Pandemic and post-pandemic conditions left significant impacts not only on human life, but also in all
of the aspects of human behavior, which consequently led to serious change in human communication. Often
overlapping and interference of “real life“, and virtual, contactless communication influenced accelerated
adaptation of people to rapid and immediate change of perspectives. This affected regular interaction among
people, but also had consequences in different performance of duties such as scientific development in different
fields, or any other development-oriented activities.
From that new adaptation, METAVERSE was born, as immersive 3D environment in which people synchronously
interact with others, and with representations of objects from the physical world. METAVERSE enables
interactions with digital environments and physical objects located in different places and enables individuals to
interact with other people in remote locations.
Within the realm of urban planning, the emergence of the METAVERSE has sparked both excitement and
skepticism. Proponents argue that it possesses the transformative power to revolutionize the way cities are
designed, managed, and experienced, while skeptics remain cautious, questioning its viability and potential to
deliver tangible benefits.
This paper aims to critically examine the METAVERSE as a potent instrument for urban planning or yet another
instance of unfulfilled technological promises. By analyzing the concept of the METAVERSE and its fundamental
principles, this study seeks to uncover its potential applications in urban planning, especially in the field of
participation. It explores the integration of virtual and augmented realities, immersive technologies, and
advanced data analytics to create interactive and participatory urban design experiences.
Ethical concerns regarding privacy, accessibility, and digital equity are addressed, acknowledging the potential
for exacerbating existing social disparities. Additionally, technical constraints, economic feasibility, and the need
for robust infrastructure are examined to assess the practicality of widespread METAVERSE adoption in urban
planning practices.
Through a comprehensive analysis, this paper aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of whether the
METAVERSE represents a truly powerful and transformative tool or merely another fleeting technological
mirage in the landscape of urban development.",
publisher = "Belgrade :  Sustainable Urban Society Association (STRAND)",
journal = "Proceedings from STRAND Conference On Architecture - Challenges in Design 2023",
title = "METAVERSE – A Powerful New Instrument for Urban Planning or Yet Another Unfulfilled Tech-Promise?",
pages = "92-99",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raumplan_925"
}

Nenković-Riznić, M.. (2023). METAVERSE – A Powerful New Instrument for Urban Planning or Yet Another Unfulfilled Tech-Promise?. in Proceedings from STRAND Conference On Architecture - Challenges in Design 2023
Belgrade :  Sustainable Urban Society Association (STRAND)., 92-99.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raumplan_925

Nenković-Riznić M. METAVERSE – A Powerful New Instrument for Urban Planning or Yet Another Unfulfilled Tech-Promise?. in Proceedings from STRAND Conference On Architecture - Challenges in Design 2023. 2023;:92-99.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raumplan_925 .

Nenković-Riznić, Marina, "METAVERSE – A Powerful New Instrument for Urban Planning or Yet Another Unfulfilled Tech-Promise?" in Proceedings from STRAND Conference On Architecture - Challenges in Design 2023 (2023):92-99,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raumplan_925 .