We connect our expertise in artificial intelligence, computation, and urban planning to address tangible and significant problems facing cities and society.

The Urban Intelligence Lab, and its Civic Analytics program, works directly with city agencies and non-profit organizations to conduct rigorous, problem-oriented computational urban science research that serves the dual purpose to advance our scientific understanding of cities and have a direct impact on public sector decision-making. Our goals are to bring data-driven evidence to policy-making, to democratize knowledge through information transparency, and to improve the fairness and effectiveness of algorithmic decision-making in the public sector.

To support lasting results, we strive to build analytical capacity within our partner organizations and bring together a diverse team with subject matter experts working alongside our urban planners, data scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. Our work is supported by federal funding agencies, city governments, foundations, and non-profit organizations.