Urban Infrastructure
How Do We Design Cities That Protect Us?
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Urban InfrastructureHow Do We Design Cities That Protect Us?
In this story, design expert Thomas van Rompay explains the challenges of designing cities that are climate-adaptive and promote well-…
Kwakman, R. 7 min
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Big GeodataIs It Even Possible to Protect Your Data Anymore? Here’s What Works Personally and Professionally
In the latest instalment of our ''Expert and Passersby" series, a data ethics expert reacts to people's opinions on data privacy and h…
Meissner, F.V.M. 6:04
- Big Geodata
What Satellites REALLY Know About Your Backyard
Urban data researcher Fran Meissner tells us how everyday technologies are transforming the way we build cities, and discusses the eth…
Meissner, F.V.M. 5:57
- Sustainable Cities
Can a mobile app help to make cities more biker friendly?
Researchers have developed a citizen science platform that enables users to influence the bike-friendliness of their city.
Adapted by Ottevanger, M. 7 min
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UAV
Improving road and traffic monitoring using drones and AI
Improving road and traffic monitoring using drones and AI
Resilient roads keep our society and economy going, but taking care of them is getting tougher because of climate change, old infrastructure, and more traffic. Fixing them up costs a lot, especially since many are already past their prime. Monitoring how they're doing is super important to …
Resilient roads keep our society and economy going, but taking care of them is getting tougher because of climate change, old infrastructure, and more traffic. Fixing them up costs a lot, especially since many are already past their prime. Monitoring how they're doing is super important to …
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