Raising Environmental Awareness in the Urban Context using Geospatial Augmented Reality

Abstract

Environmental awareness is crucial for fostering sustainable urban development and enhancing citizens’ engagement with their surroundings. In this study, we developed a mobile application based on geospatial augmented reality to promote environmental awareness in outdoor urban spaces. The application aims to immerse users in multimedia interactive content related to the environmental benefits of urban green spacecs (UGS), on-site and in real time. The application aims to assist individuals in understanding the ecosystem services of UGS and its potential future scenarios. The research highlights the potential of geospatial augmented reality (AR) in smart cities, emphasizing its role in education, citizen participation, and sustainable urban planning.