Abstract
This chapter offers an outline of the concept of the book and its importance to scientists, researchers, stakeholders, and authorities. It seeks to provide a framework for the subjects that have been selected to address the knowledge gap that exists between urban studies and remote sensing with machine learning by fostering a deeper understanding of the scientific principles that underpin both subfields. This chapter also provides an overview of 28 articles written by the world's leading experts in the different fields of urban research, using earth observation databases, statistical techniques, and artificial intelligence to solve urban environmental issues.