Balancing Efficiency and Equity: Ethical Considerations for Automation in Urban Planning

Abhishek Raisinghani; Vandit Mehta

doi:10.4108/eetsc.6208

Authors

Abhishek Raisinghani School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal
Vandit Mehta School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4997-2994

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4108/eetsc.6208

Keywords:

Automation, efficiency, equity, ethics, urban planning

Abstract

The integration of automation into urban planning introduces a complex dynamic where efficiency often clashes with equity, especially for marginalized communities. This necessitates a delicate balance between these two aspects. This article investigates the ethical principles and equity considerations in urban planning decisions, revealing a historical and contemporary bias towards efficiency, marginalizing certain groups. Automation, while beneficial in sectors like transportation, land use, and infrastructure, can perpetuate existing inequities and pose ethical challenges such as algorithmic bias and data privacy concerns. The article explores the impacts of automation on plan execution and monitoring, highlighting the need for current best practices to address these challenges. It provides an overview of automation in urban planning and calls for continuous research, collaboration, and improvement to ensure efficiency and equity are mutually reinforced.

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