“Data is big. But data democratization is bigger.” This was a point emphasized by a researcher during her presentation on participatory data collection approaches at the 9th World Urban Forum (WUF9). While urban data has allowed researchers, policymakers and...
It was, in the words of one attendee, “kind of an unusual mix.” Artists and graphic designers debated color choices with programmers, while musicians leaned over their laptops to consult with climate policy wonks. They all gathered this weekend, at the inaugural...
Climate change – an urgent, immediate problem – can sometimes feel like an abstract one. What do global temperature changes mean for a particular city and region? What will the difference between 1.5 and 2 C degrees of warming mean, in terms of heat waves, sea level...
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