UrbanistAI
A collaborative AI platform to reimagine the future of our cities
UrbanistAI is a Generative AI platform designed for participatory planning and co-design in urban settings. We use AI to create a more interactive and democratic design process.
New methodology in urban planning
A methodological shift towards inclusive urban planning, combining community involvement with technological innovation to reshape urban spaces.
Generative AI for Planning
UrbanistAI utilizes Generative AI technology to aid in participatory planning, essentially replacing traditional tools like maps, post-its, and pinboards with a more universal and accessible language of images.
Engagement Platform
It is a unique platform that supports communication within the participatory process, turning participants into active designers in the urban design process.
Democratizing Urban Design
Merging advanced AI with a human-centric approach, the platform democratizes urban design, promoting participatory governance and inclusivity.
Visualization and Exploration
UrbanistAI enables users to visualize and collaboratively explore diverse urban development possibilities, allowing for a more inclusive and collaborative approach.
What can you do with UrbanistAI?
Participation
Effectively engage communities in collaborative urban planning and place making sessions, to co-design and implement updates in urban design
Innovation & development
Iniate government and organizational change through developing
Educational Programs
Run educational workshops to empower citizens and professionals with knowledge in urban design, climate change and speculative futures
Exhibitions & Displays
Showcase the potentials of AI in urban planning in interactive exhibitions, letting visitors engage and reimagine spaces on the spot
Who beneits from UrbanistAI?
UrbanistAI has collaborated with a diverse range of organizations and sectors, each playing a vital role in urban development and planning. Our experience spans working with city administrations, urban planning consultancies, universities, international organizations
- Citizens
- Urban Planners, Designers, and City Administrations
- Consultants and Consultancy Firms
- Community Groups and NGOs
- Educational Institutions and Research Centers
- Real Estate Developers and Corporates
Featured use cases
Milan Digital week children workshop
On October 7th, 2023, during Milano Digital Week, the National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci in Milan hosted the “Children as Urban Planners” workshop. This workshop introduced young participants and their parents to urban planning principles. For this event, we developed a simplified UrbanistAI interface to make it more intuitive and engaging, ensuring children can navigate and use it with ease.
Estonian museum of natural history
Opened on October 6, 2023, the BiodiverseCity? exhibition at the Estonian Museum of Natural History in Tallinn explores the harmonious coexistence of urban life and nature. Supported by Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023, this exhibition invites visitors to ponder and respond to how cities and nature intertwine and support each other. One of the key features of the exhibition was an interactive dual-screen running a customized version of UrbanistAI, enabling attendees to conceptualize a more biodiverse urban environment and visualize the transformation of communal areas into more natural, wildlife-friendly spaces.
Tallinn Ministry of Climate
In September 2023, the UrbanistAI team collaborated with Estonia’s Ministry of Climate to enhance the capabilities of Tallinn’s urban planning department and showcase their adoption of AI in participatory planning practices. The resulting capacity building and exploration workshop focused on identifying and developing the future of Liivalaia street – a primary artery in the city presently undergoing a redesign.
Integrate UrbanistAI into your next project
Our approach begins with understanding your city’s specific urban planning challenges and objectives. We emphasize a partnership-driven approach, tailoring our platform and methods to meet your needs. Engaging with us offers knowledge and experience essential for developing pilot projects and enhancing your team’s capabilities. We assist in designing participatory planning methods that resonate with local policies and practices.
Work with our team to design a custom urban AI for your organization or engage in capacity building workshops.
Lead AI-powered participatory planning and placemaking events that visualize community insights and deliver visionary development strategies.
Make design charrettes and use collective imagination to share urban space
Subscription
Start using UrbanistAI today with a monthly subscription that provides full access to essential features for conducting co-design workshops and AI experimentation. Click here to explore our range of subscription plans
Bootcamps & workshops
Our team will assist in setting up and conducting your initial workshop by identifying the most effective methodology for employing UrbanistAI in your specific context, provide a training session to equip your team with the necessary skills and offer support throughout your workshop
Customised tool /experience
Our practice focuses on designing custom generative AI applications for your organization. We collaborate to assess your needs and create a tailored AI platform, offering benefits like operational efficiency, targeted solutions, and staying ahead in AI advancements