About NOVA Cidade
NOVA Cidade — Urban Analytics Lab is an applied research center dedicated to the processing and analysis of urban and territorial data, with the aim of supporting the development of smarter and more sustainable cities and territories.
Created in 2015, NOVA Cidade arose from the identification of a lack of structured and integrated information to support urban planning and public decision-making in Portugal. It was the first Lab of its kind in the country and is now part of a still limited number of similar initiatives at European level.
Part of the NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS), the lab develops applied research in the field of urban and territorial analytics, combining data science, information management, and public policy. Its activities are carried out in collaboration with public entities, companies, associations, and other agents in society, with a focus on producing decision-oriented knowledge.
NOVA Cidade's activities are organized in areas such as data-based urban governance, territorial planning and sustainability, coastal and port systems, and energy and mobility transition, reflecting an integrated approach to urban and territorial dynamics, with a focus on the municipal, intermunicipal, and regional levels.
NOVA Cidade develops applied research through projects with partners, the production of open access resources, training activities, and participation in scientific dissemination initiatives, contributing to the application of knowledge to public planning and decision-making.
In the coming years, the Lab intends to strengthen its capabilities in digital twins, predictive analytics applied to mobility and climate adaptation, the development of urban and territorial sustainability indicators, and cooperation with European cities and networks.
Technical Details
Name
NOVA Cidade — Urban Analytics Lab
Year of creation
2015
Institutional framework
NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS)
NOVA University Lisbon
What we do
Applied research in urban and territorial analytics to support public planning and decision-making.
Main areas
Data-driven urban governance · Territorial planning and sustainability · Coastal and port systems · Energy and mobility transition
Scope
Municipal, intermunicipal, regional, and European
Strategic alignment
Sustainable Development Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities (United Nations)
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Contact
Belén Zuazo | Communications Officer |