CityEcoScout: A Platform for Exploring Sustainable Locations Worldwide

Authors

  • Bader Eddine BENHIRT LTI, National School of Applied Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco
  • Yasmine FIHRI 2ITE, National School of Applied Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco
  • Ahmed Moubarak LAHLYAL 2ITE, National School of Applied Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco
  • Rahhal ERRATTAHI LTI, National School of Applied Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco

Keywords:

sustainability, urban environments, eco-friendly technology, environmental analytics, mobile applications, geographic data

Abstract

As people everywhere are trying to be more environmentally conscious, there is an increasing public demand for practical tools that help make sustainable decisions in cities and towns. That's what inspired CityEcoScout a new take on mobile platforms, using AI to inform users about environmentally focused spots in local areas and further afield. The application integrates several technologies, including Google Maps, Street View, and Places APIs, with the revolutionary Gemini AI engine to create something incredibly useful. The killer feature of this app is designed to provide easy-to-digest sustainability information and allows virtual tours of green destinations before arrival. CityEcoScout was developed to assist locals and travelers with making environmental choices, setting a new standard for how location services can enhance sustainability in daily lives.

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Published

2025-05-06

How to Cite

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B. E. BENHIRT, Y. FIHRI, A. M. LAHLYAL, and R. ERRATTAHI, “CityEcoScout: A Platform for Exploring Sustainable Locations Worldwide”, IJCEDS, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 41–54, May 2025.

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Volume 4. Issue 1

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