ABSTRACT
This chapter of the book aims to makes us rethink of smart cities and the future of our cities, societies, and the planet. First, it provides a retrospective view of the origins of the smart city concept. The chapter, secondly, presents the most recent perspectives on the new interpretations of the smart city notion. It then provides a commentary on the potential directions for a better re-conceptualisation of smart cities to evade a most likely urban ecocide. Lastly, the chapter concludes by asking two critical questions: Will urban scholars, planners, designers, and activists be able to convince urban policymakers and the general public of the need for a post-anthropocentric urban turnaround? And if the answer is yes, then how do the public, private, and academic sectors along with communities pave the way for post-anthropocentric cities and more-than-human futures?
