Infrastructure

Here you can find research, writing, and projects on the physical and digital infrastructure of cities. Our primary focus is the intersection of urban planning and infrastructure with an increasingly connected digital realm, and the governance required to safely and effectively manage this emerging framework.

We focus on how cities govern and use data at the intersection of urban planning, infrastructure, and an increasingly connected digital realm, emphasizing governance and equity rather than technical design or construction.

Our work explores how digital tools and data platforms layer onto physical assets like streets, transit, streetlights, water systems, and broadband networks. Explore our work below to see how policies, practices, and community partnerships can help cities use this “smart” infrastructure to advance equity, safety, sustainability, and resilience while protecting privacy and building public trust.