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The End of the Era of Ignorance: What Waymo’s Pothole Data Means for the Future of Cities
Anya Samek Anya Samek

The End of the Era of Ignorance: What Waymo’s Pothole Data Means for the Future of Cities

The era of 'complaint-driven' city management is coming to an end. While new partnerships are bringing real-time pothole data to our streets, the next frontier is total transparency for the entire built environment. From fire risk to property conditions, discover how AI is helping city leaders move from reactive fixes to proactive, equitable prioritization.

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How do Park Views Affect Home Values?
Anya Samek Anya Samek

How do Park Views Affect Home Values?

Does a park-like view affect resident wellbeing and property values? Erik Johnson discusses his research paper showing that park views increase property values by as much as $1 billion in an average sized city.

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Nudges to Build Better Cities
Anya Samek Anya Samek

Nudges to Build Better Cities

Behavioral economists have been hard at work in areas such as philanthropy, health and financial literacy. At Placemetry, using behavioral economics to improve cities is our next frontier.

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