AI in Design and Participation at the Municipality of Amsterdam Last Thursday, September 12th,, we had the opportunity to present our Good Public Space at an internal event hosted by the Municipality of Amsterdam , which focused on the state of the art of Artificial Intelligence in the design and participation process. The event showcased various initiatives by the municipality, aimed at harnessing AI in an ethical, sustainable, and human-centric manner. Presentations also f

If you now close your eyes and imagine taking a bite of your favourite food what would it be? A juicy hamburger, cheesy pizza, creamy pasta, a fresh salad with best quality vegetables or maybe ice cream? I hope your mouths are watering already… But if I asked you to think about it again, where do you actually see yourself? Your favourite restaurant, your grandma’s home, your own kitchen or… maybe a specific spot in your city? Eating and drinking is an inseparable part of huma

Ever had one of those days where the hustle and bustle of city life just gets too much, and you crave a serene spot to unwind? Whether it's lounging on a park bench with a book or simply stretching out on grass, finding a place to relax is essential for our mental and physical well-being. And the way our public spaces are designed can make all the difference. It turns out our brains are wired to find relief in nature. In an article on Urbact, Tamas Kallay (2020)  highlights t

Three weeks ago, my colleague Irene and I were running through our pre-Urban Future checklist. Irene had stains of blue in her hands from spraying, among other things, a blowdryer and a comb in our signature Humankind blue. I had more than ten windows open on my two screens, and was still sending emails to Elke at the Urban Future team (shoutout to the great Elke, and the whole UF team!), confirming drop-off information to make sure that our barber chair and mirror would arri