As society ages and the effects of climate change increase, the accessibility of cities is under pressure. The NWO-funded BEAT project, led by Hamed Alavi (UvA), brings together municipalities, scientists, and social partners to develop a radically new approach to inclusive cities. Artificial intelligence plays an important role in this.

AI is being used to better identify and analyze obstacles to mobility in everyday life, such as illegally parked bicycles, construction projects, and broken elevators. Based on these insights, policies and designs can be developed that better meet the needs of city residents. Through Living Labs in Dutch municipalities, residents are actively involved in identifying problems and developing solutions.

The results of the project should lead to tools that help people navigate mobility barriers, instruments that enable urban planners to assess accessibility based on real experiences, and policy recommendations for a fairer and more inclusive city. In addition to the University of Amsterdam, the University of Groningen, VU University Amsterdam, Delft University of Technology, UMC Utrecht, and Hanze University of Applied Sciences are also involved.

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