Artificial Intelligence in Urban Planning and Design: Opportunities and Challenges from Current Applications

Session

Architecture and Spatial Planning

Description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly integrated into daily life and professional practice, offering powerful tools for transforming the way cities are designed and planned. Its rapid adoption raises important questions about both opportunities and risks. While AI enables new forms of design exploration, predictive spatial analysis, and decision support, growing reliance on these tools also generates concerns regarding over-dependence, ethical implications, transparency, and the limited critical understanding of their outputs. This paper addresses the question of why AI’s use in urban contexts is simultaneously promising and problematic. It presents a review of current applications of AI in urban design and planning, highlighting their potential to enhance efficiency, optimize urban systems, and expand participatory planning. At the same time, the paper outlines challenges related to governance, accountability, and professional integration, ultimately identifying gaps that require attention in future research and practice.

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Urban Design, Urban Planning, AI applications, AI tools

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-982-41-2

Location

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Start Date

25-10-2025 9:00 AM

End Date

26-10-2025 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.18

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Artificial Intelligence in Urban Planning and Design: Opportunities and Challenges from Current Applications

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly integrated into daily life and professional practice, offering powerful tools for transforming the way cities are designed and planned. Its rapid adoption raises important questions about both opportunities and risks. While AI enables new forms of design exploration, predictive spatial analysis, and decision support, growing reliance on these tools also generates concerns regarding over-dependence, ethical implications, transparency, and the limited critical understanding of their outputs. This paper addresses the question of why AI’s use in urban contexts is simultaneously promising and problematic. It presents a review of current applications of AI in urban design and planning, highlighting their potential to enhance efficiency, optimize urban systems, and expand participatory planning. At the same time, the paper outlines challenges related to governance, accountability, and professional integration, ultimately identifying gaps that require attention in future research and practice.