Spatial Data Intelligence and City Metaverse: a Review

Highlights*•Developed a Comprehensive Theoretical Framework: This study establishes a comprehensive theoretical framework that effectively categorizes and elucidates the dynamics of virtual-real interactions in urban development. By providing a clear conceptual structure, this framework facilitates a deeper understanding of the intricate relationships between virtual and physical spaces within urban environments.•Summarized Core Technologies and Future Development: A comprehensive analysis of Spatial Data Intelligence (SDI) and City Metaverse (CM) technologies has been conducted, highlighting their respective advantages, current research status, and future development prospects. By synthesizing the latest advances in SDI and CM, this research presents a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners seeking to stay abreast of cutting-edge technologies in the field.•Unveiled the Synergistic Application between SDI and CM: This study sheds light on the mutually beneficial relationship between SDI and CM, and explores how SDI facilitates the construction and development of CM in various kinds of applications. Furthermore, it uncovers how CM empowers SDI by offering innovative virtual platforms that enable efficient interaction, management, and decision-making processes in real-world contexts.