Data-Driven CityMaking: Evidence-Based Design for People Places
After a little 6-week hiatus, which we promise will end (with a roar) next week, we wanted to make sure we weren’t totally ghosting you and make sure you got your dose of all things placelover and datageek, so please spend the 20 minutes you would have spent with us over the past 6 weeks of blog posts with this seminal Ted-style talk on citymakers must incorporate a more data-driven approach to creating places ALL people love, that can make us happier, healthier, save our planet - and actually maximize the bang (ahem, return on investment) for the buck while at it. PLEASE enjoy! :) And if you’re so inclined, feel free to request a demo or start a free trial (below) to find out exactly how we can help you use data to save time, money, and unlock value across the triple bottom line while getting awesome places done!
We’re thrilled to bring back our Giving Tuesday series, where State of Place shares a list of worthy nonprofits who are fighting the good fight for just, thriving places! We’ve showcased the very critical reasons why you should support them - consider it your Giving Tuesday cheat list! Please visit their websites to learn more about the amazing work they do for our communities and please consider donating if you can!
It’s (finally) back!! Our 6th edition of our Thankful for Place blog series. After a brief hiatus, we couldn’t be more excited to share with you the many places for which the State of Place team is grateful. We strive to quantify the exponential power of place every day - but as Thanksgiving approaches, we can’t help but stop and reflect on some of the most special places that we carry close to our hearts. We wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving and hope you are able to spend time with a place - and people - whom you hold dear!
We are thrilled to share a little piece of joy with you in the midst of the turmoil….we once again have the honor of being named finalists in Colorado’s Smart City Alliance’s Connected Colorado Challenge (C2) as part of the Safe Streets focus area. We have proposed to apply our AI-driven, built environment data collection and vehicle collision forecasting model to help cities prioritize urban design interventions most poised (from an evidence-based perspective) to help save lives as well as identify and redesign near-miss intersections before any more tragic, preventable loss of life. Download the full proposal and powerpoint via our blog.
We are over the moon excited to introduce you to our new strategic partner - 17 Asset Management (17AM), capital connoisseurs who help place-based investors do well by doing good. Together, we will help citymakers and the investment community unleash the power of place - and capital - to foster more just, thriving places!
Excited to announce that State of Place has been selected as a finalist in TechConnect’s Readiness Innovation Challenge and will presenting at TechConnect/Smart Cities Connect in DC on Sept 29th! Learn more about our submission below!
We are SO very excited to announce that State of Place is a finalist in the Civic I/O Mayoral pitch competition and will be presenting at SXSW on March 13th! In the meantime, we are sharing the two-minute video we submitted as preview of what’s to come! Check it out!
It’s back! Check out 6th annual urbanists gift guide, with 23 amazing ideas, sourced from the State of Place team and extended family of customers and partners! It’s the best one yet!
Every year, State of Place shares a few non-profits we want to shine the spotlight on for Giving Tuesday! This year, we spotlight organizations who are not only driving forces in the industry, promoting livable and sustainable places, but who are intentionally focusing on fostering spatial justice, especially within historically marginalized communities. Visit their websites to learn more about the amazing work they do for our communities and please consider donating if you can!
Loved chatting with my brilliant besties Dr. Lindsay Malloy & Dr. Genevieve Dunton on the Pandemic Parenting pod about how the world outside our homes impacts our physical/mental health during Covid & beyond, especially the kiddos, and what that means for equity. Get a much-needed dose of SCIENCE *and* practical advice direct from research!
It’s finally back! Check out lucky 8th annual urbanists gift guide, with 11 amazing ideas, sourced from the State of Place team! So happy to bring back this super popular holiday guide after a brief hiatus!