Aim and Objectives
Aim and Objectives
In the ever-changing landscape of global urbanization, scholars have long work to understand the intricate dynamics between cities and their residents. The focus has been on deciphering how cities influence behavior and how spaces can be meticulously designed to adapt to diverse functions, or vice-versa. The emergence of urban science represents a relatively recent yet profoundly significant development. While strides have been made, many fundamental questions linger, awaiting comprehensive answers.
In the ever-changing landscape of global urbanization, scholars have long work to understand the intricate dynamics between cities and their residents. The focus has been on deciphering how cities influence behavior and how spaces can be meticulously designed to adapt to diverse functions, or vice-versa. The emergence of urban science represents a relatively recent yet profoundly significant development. While strides have been made, many fundamental questions linger, awaiting comprehensive answers.
At the heart of urban science lies the challenge of deciphering, elucidating, and quantifying the spatial structure of cities concerning both form and function. The essence of urban areas transcends mere physicality; they are complex adaptive systems, defying simplistic analysis. As emphasized by Bettencourt, cities are not zero-sum games, but rather, they embody an intricate interplay of multifaceted objectives.
At the heart of urban science lies the challenge of deciphering, elucidating, and quantifying the spatial structure of cities concerning both form and function. The essence of urban areas transcends mere physicality; they are complex adaptive systems, defying simplistic analysis. As emphasized by Bettencourt, cities are not zero-sum games, but rather, they embody an intricate interplay of multifaceted objectives.
Traditionally explored within distinct academic realms such as social physics, urban economics, transportation research, urban and regional planning, and human geography, the concept of urban science champions interdisciplinary collaboration. The convergence of diverse disciplines is pivotal to the evolution of urban science, fostering a holistic understanding of the urban landscape.
Traditionally explored within distinct academic realms such as social physics, urban economics, transportation research, urban and regional planning, and human geography, the concept of urban science champions interdisciplinary collaboration. The convergence of diverse disciplines is pivotal to the evolution of urban science, fostering a holistic understanding of the urban landscape.
In the upcoming second edition of the workshop, titled "Data Science in/for Barcelona (DS4BCN) 2.0," with Barcelona as our canvas, we will place a primary focus on the vital social and health aspects of cities. Additionally, our discussions will encompass the dynamic landscape of open data policies, the challenges associated with them, and current applications.
In the upcoming second edition of the workshop, titled "Data Science in/for Barcelona (DS4BCN) 2.0," with Barcelona as our canvas, we will place a primary focus on the vital social and health aspects of cities. Additionally, our discussions will encompass the dynamic landscape of open data policies, the challenges associated with them, and current applications.
Key Highlights:
Key Highlights:
- In-Depth Exploration: Drive into Barcelona’s urban landscape, exploring its distinctive features and challenges.
- In-Depth Exploration: Drive into Barcelona’s urban landscape, exploring its distinctive features and challenges.
- Interdisciplinary Discourse: Engage in enriching conversations that transcend disciplinary boundaries, promoting a holistic understanding of urban science.
- Interdisciplinary Discourse: Engage in enriching conversations that transcend disciplinary boundaries, promoting a holistic understanding of urban science.
- Qualitative and Quantitative Synthesis: Witness the amalgamation of qualitative insights and quantitative analyses, shedding light on Barcelona’s urban complexities.
- Qualitative and Quantitative Synthesis: Witness the amalgamation of qualitative insights and quantitative analyses, shedding light on Barcelona’s urban complexities.
- Discussion Sessions: Participate in sessions to encourage exploration, experimentation, and innovative thinking.
- Discussion Sessions: Participate in sessions to encourage exploration, experimentation, and innovative thinking.
For a detailed list of topics to be covered during the workshop, please refer to the Topic List >>here<<.
For a detailed list of topics to be covered during the workshop, please refer to the Topic List >>here<<.
Join us in this intellectual odyssey as we dissect the layers of urban science within the context of Barcelona. DS4BCN 2.0 promises to be a stimulating confluence of ideas, insights, and innovation, shaping the future discourse of urban studies.
Join us in this intellectual odyssey as we dissect the layers of urban science within the context of Barcelona. DS4BCN 2.0 promises to be a stimulating confluence of ideas, insights, and innovation, shaping the future discourse of urban studies.
Key information:
Key information:
- Date of the event: 13th December 2023
- Venue of the event: Campus UOC. Edifici U. Carrer Perú, 52 08018 Barcelona
- Attendance is free (upon space availability)
Program overview
Program overview
Program abstracts (DS4BCN 1.0, edition 2022)
Venue
Venue
Campus UOC. Edifici U. Carrer Perú, 52 08018 Barcelona
Campus UOC. Edifici U. Carrer Perú, 52 08018 Barcelona
Organizing Committee
Organizing Committee