Urban | Use cases

Sustainable urban development and livability

Design urban layouts that balance growth and sustainability. Leverage geospatial data to optimize land use, evaluate zoning compliance, and promote urban green spaces to enhance liveability.

Sustainable urban planning and zoning

Plan urban layouts that balance development and sustainability. Assess zoning compliance and identify potential areas for strategic growth. Promote smarter urban design with geospatial insights.

Map and analyze historical and current urban layouts and identify expansion areas.
Evaluate zoning compliance to ensure responsible development.
Analyze the impacts of urban sprawl on infrastructure and services.
Support adaptive urban governance and strategic urban planning and land-use management.

We utilize satellite data and advanced geospatial analytics to monitor urban layouts, evaluate zoning compliance, and support efficient land-use planning, ensuring sustainable and responsible urban growth.

Urban expansion detection (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

Urban expansion assessment (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Urban expansion assessment related to population density (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

Slum monitoring and services upgrading

Monitor slum areas to assess living conditions and improve essential services. Support targeted interventions and resource allocation with real-time data.

Map how slum locations evolve and how infrastructure gaps contribute to this process
Analyze population density and living condition trends
Support planning for essential services like water, waste management, and transportation
Monitor the impact of slum upgrading and redevelopment initiatives

Using satellite imagery and geospatial tools, we provide actionable insights to support slum upgrading projects, enhance service delivery, and improve living conditions in urban areas.

Slum probability mapping (Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Slum detection, detailed delineation and classification (Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Slum areas characterization using citizen science based data collection (Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Green spaces and open areas

Enhance urban livability by monitoring and managing green spaces and open areas. Promote biodiversity and improve recreational opportunities for urban residents.

Create maps of green spaces and monitor vegetation health.
Analyze urban green coverage and its quaility – distribution, connectivity, accesibility and inclusivity
Identify opportunities for creating or expanding green infrastructure.
Support planning for urban parks and recreational facilities.
Link green infrastructure development with other co-benefits like walkability, alternative mobility, air quality and climate resilience.

Leveraging satellite data, we help cities maintain and expand green spaces, improve urban biodiversity, and promote sustainable urban environments.

Green and open areas mapping (Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Green areas mapping for high vegetation (Amman, Jordan)

Green Areas mapping for high vegetation – detail (Amman, Jordan)

Green Areas mapping for high vegetation – detail (Amman, Jordan)

Retrospective urban analysis

Evaluate historical urban growth patterns and assess the impact of previous urban expansion on infrastructure and natural resources. Utilize rich satellite archives to support and optimize strategic urban redevelopment and environmental restoration efforts.

Proactive urban monitoring

Monitor ongoing urban expansion and environmental changes in real-time. Detect critical developments such as unauthorized construction, environmental degradation, or urban heat islands, and mitigate risks and optimize mitigation activities costs promptly.

Custom delivery format

Receive urban analysis outputs tailored to your needs: interactive maps, comprehensive technical reports, or API integrations for seamless data access.

Advanced data analytics

Enhance decision-making with predictive analytics, scenario simulations, and urban resilience modelling based on multi-source geospatial data.

Contact our expert

Tomáš Soukup

Product Owner

tomas.soukup@gisat.cz

Case studies and references

Advancing sustainable urban development in Amman through Earth observation Technology

Customer: World Bank's Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Urban and Resilience Team, providing technical assistance to the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM)

Country: Amman, Jordan

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Urban expansion insight – Sustainable development goal indicator 11.3.1 reporting made easy

Customer: UN-Habitat, national and local city authorities in developing countries

Country: Global, across all world regions

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Your customer journey

Defining Your Vision

We'll start by understanding your challenges and objectives. This involves pinpointing geographic areas, desired timeframes, and crucial insights. We'll then recommend optimal data, processing, and output formats to achieve your vision.

Expert Data Acquisition

Once your needs are clear, we'll select and acquire the most suitable Earth Observation (EO) data. We'll apply advanced processing techniques like MT InSAR, NDVI, or spectral analysis, to address specific requirements like change detection or ground deformation monitoring.

Transforming Data into Intelligence

Our team will analyze data to create impactful outputs tailored to you, like maps, reports, or graphs. Every deliverable undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure technical accuracy and meet your expectations.

Seamless Delivery & Support

We'll provide results in your preferred format – via our online portal, printed outputs, or electronic delivery. We can also include a technical report to explain analysis details and key conclusions, empowering you with deeper understanding.

Empowering Your Team

If needed, we'll provide bespoke training to equip your personnel with the skills to effectively work with data and interpret results. Our aim is to build your in-house capacity and maximize the value of our solutions.