How AI can shape the future of urban and transport planning
Cities are complex, constantly evolving systems shaped by land use, transport, economics, and social change. Traditional planning tools often fall behind, leaving projects mismatched to the communities they were meant to serve. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a new way forward by analysing vast, real-world datasets and adapting forecasts in real time.
The blog explores five areas where AI is already reshaping urban and transport planning.
Done well, AI has the potential to untangle what Saskia Sassen called cities’ “invisible complexity,” helping planners avoid costly mistakes and build better, more liveable communities.
Planning for walkability
Marc Lane and Sara Stace co-authored a paper with Estelle Grech which was published in the Planning Institute of Australia’s New Planner magazine. Read a summary of the article here.
Making sure our neighbourhoods are walkable by design
Sydney is on the cusp of its most significant urban transformation in generations. New tools like the low- to mid-rise SEPP and transit-oriented developments offer a golden opportunity to create walkable, liveable communities – where walking is the most enjoyable way to get around. This will not happen through density alone. Working with Committee for Sydney and WalkSydney, we now have a Walkable Density Checklist at a neighbourhood scale to ensure that, as we transform these places, we embed a walkable urban form.
Upcoming Webinars
Come and learn about Vivendi’s unique AI models for predicting pedestrian safety, walking and cycling during a lunchtime seminar soon…
Bringing Portfolio Management to Life
We’ve put together a few thoughts on Benefits Realisation and the advantages of a Program Management Office - both of which ought to be key considerations for the successful delivery of any large program or project.