Using Artificial Intelligence to Solve Urban Planning Problems: Insights from Shenzhen

Abstract

The rapid development of cities, but insufficient resources, has exposed the shortcomings of traditional planning, and now there is a special need for advanced planning methods that are professional and evidence-based. This study mainly examines the impact of such intelligent technologies on the work of urban planners, with a focus on transportation, healthcare, education, and land use. Let's talk about the transportation field first: there are intelligent technologies that can manage the level of transportation services (LOS) well, and can also make a system model of the overall situation of urban transportation. By relying on these technologies, it can help streamline the planning and control of the transportation system, ultimately improving the operational efficiency of urban transportation with minimal cost. Looking at the medical aspect again: This type of technology can help make accurate and timely diagnoses, automatically generate medical records, use them to analyze data, and allocate medical resources more reasonably. In the field of education, it can add a lot of digital teaching resources to educational websites and automatically provide personalized teaching and feedback. Moreover, promoting high-quality education through online courses can also help break down barriers to accessing educational opportunities. Nowadays, there are still digital twins and Geo AI technologies that can help planners create various possible scenarios for urban development, and even deduce from these scenarios. They can not only help manage urban growth but also serve as a check on the specific tasks of planners, such as issuing permits, keeping records, and verifying personnel identities. Using the intelligent "Traffic Brain" system as a reference, I examined the role of such technologies in optimizing traffic flows at urban intersections. This study demonstrates the importance of horizontal technological innovation and its diffusion in improving systems and governance for urban development. Overall, this research emphasizes the importance of integrating technological development with institutional safeguards and public participation for the sustainable development of cities in the future.