A New Year in Urbanism
Speed cameras work, generative AI is gaining traction, and urbanists descend on Philadelphia to discuss the future of cities
Welcome to the inaugural 2023 edition of the Collective Form Weekly.
In this newsletter, we aim to share progress from around the world to improve quality of life in our urban environment.
We will continue to experiment with the format, and we love getting feedback. Reach out to us at hello@collectiveform.io with any ideas on content you’d like to see from us.
Happy reading!
Ryan
Future of Cities
We’ll be at the annual Wharton Future of Cities conference at the University of Pennsylvania next week on January 20th. The conference will feature panel discussions on cities and climate change, infrastructure, and the metaverse.
Let us know if you’re planning to visit — we’d love to meet and chat!
→ Learn more at whartonfuturecities.com
In the News…
Tyler Brule, editorial director of Monocle magazine, writes about Tokyo's slow recovery following the lockdowns of the past two years. (Nikkei Asia)
Thanks to speed cameras, crashes are down 36% on Roosevelt Blvd. in Philadelphia, according to a new state study of the program. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
The MIT Technology Review has published their 10 breakthrough technologies for 2023. Perhaps unsurpringly, the list includes generative AI tools along with electric vehicles. (MIT Technology Review)
Speaking of generative AI, a pioneering netizen has created an open source fantasy medieval city layout generator. There goes the weekend. (Link)
Present With Insite
Insite is a collaborative GIS (geographic information system) tool for publishing location-based project information and collaborating with citizens. We’ve designed it to be used for urban planning and mobility studies that seek to diversify transportation options and encourage more transit-oriented and mixed-use development in urban areas.
🗺️ Create interactive maps
Communicate project details and contextual information visually with easy-to-use, interactive maps and GIS data visualization.
🌐 Publish project information online
Project websites are accessible via a URL — no need to download apps or worry about cross-platform compatibility.
🙋♀️ Collaborate with citizens
Well-informed citizens can contribute to projects with feedback and ideas that allow project teams to work with communities to create a shared vision.
→ Sign up for Insite Early Access at collectiveform.io