Spatial Data Analysis of COVID-19 in Makassar Read more about Spatial Data Analysis of COVID-19 in Makassar This presentation discussed how Ur-scape, a GIS-based visualization and data tool developed by the Future Cities Laboratory, was used to perform a cross-sectoral analysis in the Indonesian city of Makassar to identify positive correlations between COVID-19 transmission patterns and population density, land use, main transport hubs, access to water and income level. It also emphasized the need for multisectoral planning, specifically in the integration and combining of data for better urban planning to achieve truly resilient cities.
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19: New Data Sources, New Insights Read more about Understanding the Impact of COVID-19: New Data Sources, New Insights This presentation discussed how big data can be used to support analysis of highly interconnected and complex policy problems, and how a single data source can have multiple applications. It also underscored how COVID-19 has exposed and reinforced the digital divide across multiple dimensions, from livelihood to education.
ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Webinar Series Part 1: Tracking the Spread of COVID-19 through Digital Solutions Read more about ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Webinar Series Part 1: Tracking the Spread of COVID-19 through Digital Solutions The COVID-19 crisis presents a pressing opportunity to rethink public health, infrastructure provision, and social protection systems. With an eye toward the future, we must find ways to make our cities more resilient without compromising the interdependence that holds our society — including the urban poor — together.