Articles, methodology notes, case studies.
Research from the SilaCities team on urban intelligence, AI, spatial analysis, and the work city teams actually do. We ship what we believe, with citations.
Our team’s submissions to the 2026 Congress.
Our research team’s submissions to the 61st ISOCARP World Planning Congress. Sentiment analysis, satisfaction scoring, and a mega-event case study.
Reading the City: AI-driven sentiment analysis for urban decision-making
How three AI technologies close the gap between what cities measure and what residents actually experience. ISOCARP Congress 2026.
Why sentiment analysis isn't enough for urban planning
Adapting Net Promoter Score methodology to an 8-tier satisfaction scale to give planning teams the granularity to act.
Measuring the unmeasurable: 1.67M Hajj pilgrim experiences
AI-driven sentiment analysis across 171 countries drove targeted improvements at one of the world’s largest mega-events.
Longer-form on urban intelligence.
Longer-form writing on the practices, pitfalls and progress of AI-assisted planning.
AI-driven urban planning: the future of smart cities
How AI is revolutionising the way cities plan, develop, and manage urban spaces for better liveability and sustainability.
AI in modern urban planning
A deep dive into practical applications of AI in contemporary city planning, from traffic optimisation to housing allocation.
How to measure ROI of smart city technology investments
Proven frameworks for calculating and demonstrating return on investment for smart city initiatives.
10 common mistakes in urban planning data analysis
Critical pitfalls to avoid when analysing urban data. The ones we see most often, and how to dodge them.
Complete guide to urban intelligence platforms
Everything you need to know about selecting and implementing urban intelligence platforms for your city.
Named engagements, verified outcomes.
Real deployments with named clients and numbers the clients reported.
What’s next from the research team.
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Re-shaping urban planning with AI, whitepaper
A comprehensive working paper on AI in city planning, from data collection to predictive modelling and citizen engagement.
Platform walkthrough video
A full tour of GUS: Chat, Atlas, Map, GUS Consult, Data Management, GUS Fieldnotes, GUS SQUID, GUS DAT and GUS Plan Assessment.
Smart-city implementation guide
A step-by-step guide for teams implementing urban intelligence in-house.
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