| Sumario: | The advancements in sensor technology and ubiquity of connected devices have enabled the generation of large volume of disparate, dynamic and geographically distributed data both by scientific communities, industries and citizens. With astonishing technological innovations and convergence, there have been major changes in people's daily activities and social interaction. The socio-technological innovations motivate the concept of smart and connected cities. A smart city is forward-looking and progressive and has the potential to provide high-quality life. A resilient city can preserve its activities and bounce back to its previous stage in the face of an emergency while meeting the daily activities and needs of its citizens. It is imperative to improve our understanding of Resilient and Intelligent Cities in order to leverage these new powerful technologies to tackle the challenges ranging from climate change, public health, traffic congestion, economic growth, to digital divide, social equity, political movements, cultural conflicts, among others.
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