The phrase “data based city planning” is no longer only a part of the “wishful thinking” of city planning experts, this is rather a goal which the decision-makers in local governments want to achieve. Why? Data are like a power plant not utilised to its full capacity until now for adopting better, more efficient and long-term profitable decisions. They present a powerful tool for revealing possibilities for changing zoning, focusing the territory development, attraction of investors, assessment of development and better communication with residents.
What are the biggest challenges and benefits of data based city planning? What are the global trends and how can they help on the local level? The global perspective will be presented in the workshop by the representatives of the companies "Vividly Urban" and "Jāņa Sēta" and Gulbene local government will share experience regarding local challenges and opportunities.
