AI and Sustainable Urbanization for Good: AI for Good Neural Network - ITU

The webinar “AI and Sustainable Urbanization for Good,” organized by the Seoul Institute (SI), Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), and the Korea Planning Association (KPA), explores the transformative role of AI in sustainable urbanization. Discussions focus on how AI enhances decision-making in urban planning and design, offering innovative solutions for resilience, equity, and sustainability.

A key focus is AI’s ability to address complex urban challenges such as transportation, waste management, and housing. Tools like digital twins and generative AI enable planners to simulate scenarios, improve public engagement, and make data-driven decisions, fostering more inclusive and transparent processes.

The webinar highlights AI’s role in sustainable mobility, showcasing how it optimizes transportation systems while addressing challenges of interpretability and robustness to ensure alignment with long-term urban sustainability goals.

Additionally, AI-powered satellite data is demonstrated, showing how cities monitor land surface temperatures, tree health, and flood risks. These applications support strategies to mitigate climate impacts, optimize green spaces, and enhance urban resilience.

The event emphasizes the importance of responsible governance for AI, advocating frameworks to mitigate risks like biases and inequities. It underscores the need for AI to complement human-centered planning and design, ensuring ethical, participatory, and effective approaches to achieving sustainable urban futures.