Purpose of the Article and Contribution Model
This article has been prepared to examine the concept of the autonomous city within a scientific framework, in relation to the ecological, social, cultural, and governance vulnerabilities faced by modern urban environments. The objectives of this study are:
To define the concept of autonomy through an interdisciplinary approach,
To examine the theoretical, spatial, ecological, and cultural requirements of autonomous cities,
To bring together philosophical, sociological, architectural, and governance foundations,
To analyze contemporary threats such as media, technology, consumption, and centralization,
To develop principles and proposals for the design of autonomous cities,
To provide a scientific framework that is participatory and capable of evolving over time.
This work does not aim to present a single, fixed model; rather, it represents an open‑ended research structure intended to develop through academic and practical contributions.
This article is designed as a living document. Over time, it is expected to evolve with:
New research
New theoretical frameworks
Alternative city models
Ecological analyses
Governance protocols
Field studies and case analyses
Critiques and commentary
Each contribution may be recorded as a new version of the article (v1.01 → v1.02 → v1.1 …).
This article is designed to be shared, edited, and collaboratively developed through Google Docs.
✔ Adding Comments
Readers may initiate discussion on any paragraph, concept, or proposition using the Google Docs comment system.
✔ Editing in Suggesting Mode
Users can propose edits in Suggesting Mode; suggestions may be accepted or rejected by the document manager.
✔ Adding APA References
When adding new sources:
Use APA in‑text citations
Add full APA reference entries to the References section
✔ Adding New Sections or Models
Contributors may propose:
New governance models
Spatial diagrams
Social protocols
Theoretical discussions
Through this process, the article grows into a collective academic work.
GitHub offers a structured, transparent, version‑controlled environment for collaborative academic development.
✔ 4.1 Forking the Repository
Contributors may fork the project to:
Develop new sections
Modify existing content
Add diagrams or references
Propose alternative frameworks
After making changes, contributors may submit a Pull Request (PR).
✔ 4.2 Creating Issues for Discussion
GitHub Issues can be used to:
Raise theoretical questions
Propose new models
Identify unclear sections
Suggest improvements
Request additional references
Issues preserve the document’s academic dialogue history.
✔ 4.3 Submitting Pull Requests (PRs)
A PR should include:
A clear explanation of the proposed change
Academic justification or references
Summary of how the contribution improves the framework
Additional files if necessary
Editors may review, comment, request revisions, or merge the PR.
✔ 4.4 Versioning (Semantic Academic Versioning)
Patch (v1.01 → v1.02): Minor edits, typos, references
Minor (v1.1 → v1.2): Expanded sections, new diagrams
Major (v1.x → v2.0): New frameworks or structural revisions
✔ 4.5 APA References in GitHub
Contributions must follow APA standards:
Include APA in‑text citations
Add references to the end of the document
✔ 4.6 Branching Models
Branches may be created for:
Theoretical chapters
Spatial analysis
Ecological cycle models
Governance protocols
Case studies
Parallel branches can be merged when mature.
✔ 4.7 Collaborative Review and Commentary
GitHub Review Tools support:
Line‑by‑line critique
Inline questions
Suggested wording improvements
Thematic labeling
✔ 4.8 Archiving Historical Development
Every merged PR becomes part of the permanent academic archive, documenting:
Evolution of ideas
Theoretical shifts
Methodological changes
Community contributions
This reinforces the document as a collective academic project.