Aims of the government innovation program
Digital twins offer a powerful tool to simulate, monitor and analyse urban environments in real time. They provide planners and decision makers with a dynamic and data-driven understanding of the built environment. These virtual models can be used to optimise the management of infrastructure, predict environmental impacts and test policies before they are implemented.
Beyond these technical applications, digital twins have untapped potential as platforms for citizen engagement. Making these tools more publicly accessible, cities can empower residents to actively shape their urban environment. One key opportunity lies in making digital twins more user-friendly and accessible to both citizens and policymakers.
By simplifying interfaces and improving public access to urban data, cities can democratize urban planning, inviting more transparent and participatory decision-making processes. Empowering residents to interact with and contribute to these models offers a unique avenue for collaboration between planning departments and the communities they serve.