CITYPARKS
A hybrid spatio-temporal model for hourly park visitation estimation in geographically-distributed parks and public spaces by leveraging multi-source data and confidence weighting Abstract Accurate, fine-grained visitation data is crucial for park management, urban planning, and resource allocation. Traditional methods, such as manual counting or permanent sensor installation, are often costly
CITYPARKS
KABOOM! and CityData.ai unveil county-wide parks visitation trends 1. Introduction Parks and playgrounds are the vibrant arteries of our communities, fostering health, well-being, and vital social connections. In Prince George's County, Maryland, a dynamic collaboration between the national non-profit KABOOM! and CityData.ai is revolutionizing how we
CITYPARKS
New playgrounds lead to increased engagement and positive community impact. In the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Uvalde — famously known as the "Honey Capital of the World" for its exquisite huajillo honey and stunning natural landscapes — holds a special place. Beyond its allure for outdoor enthusiasts enjoying
parks and recreation
Understanding visitation patterns to various points of interest (POIs) like parks, trails, downtowns, business districts, shopping malls, restaurants, and individual businesses is crucial for urban planning, economic development, and tourism. Anonymized GPS crowdsourced data offers a rich source of information for measuring these visits and dwell times. However, this data
geofence
Abstract: Geofences are the cornerstones of spatial analysis, underpinning applications from park visitation to customer foot traffic measurement. However, inferences about visits become particularly intricate at the geofence's edge. This article delves into these challenges, exploring the factors that inflate visit counts and proposing best practices for accurate
smartcity
We had the incredible opportunity to host a panel discussion at Smart Cities Connect on "Data + AI for Revitalizing America's Parks Systems." We explored how data and AI can transform our parks into vibrant hubs that meet the evolving needs of our communities. 🌳📈 Key takeaways from
geoawesomeness
CITYDATA is Geoawesome! Geoawesomeness announced that CITYDATA is in their Global Top 100 Geos for 2023. This is an annual list of the best geospatial companies in the world as determined by an expert committee after reviewing hundreds of companies. The 16 industry luminaries on the expert committee included Dr.
2023
CITYDATA makes the top-100 list of government technology companies for 4 years straight. We are delighted to share that CITYDATA has been recognized as a GovTech 100 Company for 2023! The GovTech 100 list will be featured in the January and February print issues of Government Technology magazine. The list
smart cities
Data is to smart cities as water is to life. The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of data in the public sector, forcing an immediate transition from legacy software to SaaS, cloud, big data analytics, and workflow automation. Ai needs a lot of data Cities produce a significant amount of
mobility
This blog post dives deep into how local government can leverage high-quality mobility big data and AI/ML for inferring visitation counts and mobility patterns for parks, trails, and open spaces. Sign up for our webinars to learn from our data scientists and geospatial experts. They will show you how
smart 50
Smart Cities Connect (SCC) announced the Smart-50 Awards on for 2021 to recognize the 50 best projects for smarter cities. 2021 Smart 50 Awards [https://smartcitiesconnect.org/announcing-the-2021-smart-50-award-recipients/] were announced on May 24, 2021 by the Smart Cities Connect (SCC). CITYDATA.ai is honored to receive this award along with
govtech
> This blog post highlights the top-100 exemplary companies that raised the bar for technology innovation for local and regional government, and devoted their energies to the greater good in 2021. > Sign up for our webinars to learn from our data scientists and geospatial experts. They will show you