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Cities are living organisms which are constantly evolving, adapting, and reinventing themselves in response to human needs, technological advancements, cultural aspirations, and environmental imperatives. As the world stands at the crossroads of rapid urbanization and digital transformation, the discourse on the future of cities demands not only innovation but consideration of the values we carry forward, the traditions we preserve, and the inclusive futures we aspire to build. The present edition is an outcome of the two-days conference organized by the National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, India on “Reimagining Cities: Integrating Technology, Culture and Sustainability (July 17-18, 2025).” "Cities Reimagined: Bridging Technology, Tradition, and Equity" presents a multidisciplinary exploration of urban transformation. It seeks to navigate the complex interface between smart technologies and cultural heritage, sustainability and resilience, and inclusive design and governance. The chapters bring together research, case studies, and policy insights to illuminate how digital tools and smart systems can serve as enablers in spite of disruptors of historical continuity, social justice, and ecological balance. This book is intended for scholars, architects, urban practitioners, planners, policy-makers, and students who seek to reimagine urban landscapes not merely as centers of technological advancement, but as shared cultural ecosystems where the past and the future co-exist meaningfully. In reimagining our cities, we do not merely design buildings and networks but we shape the collective human experience. Let this volume serve as both a guide and an invitation to engage with that profound task.