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Harvard GSD Urban AI is dedicated to accelerating AI innovation in urban development and connecting experts across disciplines to shape smarter, more sustainable and more equitable cities.

We bring together researchers, designers, policymakers, technologists, and community leaders to exchange knowledge, pilot new ideas, and build collaborative frameworks that ensure AI serves the public good. From advancing geospatial AI for better planning, to exploring AI-driven sustainability, to reimagining civic participation and mobility, we cultivate the conversations and partnerships that turn innovation into impact.

Our work spans conferences, research, and cross-sector collaborations, creating a platform where diverse voices come together to unlock AI’s transformative potential in urban life. By fostering this ecosystem, Harvard GSD Urban AI is building the foundation for cities that are not only technologically advanced, but also inclusive, resilient, and just.

Check out our 2025 Inaugural Conference here.

- How can AI help us design more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable urban environments?

- In what ways might AI reshape how communities participate in shaping their cities?

- How do we balance technological innovation with the social and cultural fabric of urban life?

- Who benefits—and who risks being left behind—as AI becomes embedded in urban systems?

- How can AI support cities in tackling climate change, housing, and mobility challenges all at once?

- Ultimately, what kind of urban future do we want AI to help create?

AI & Transportation

AI & Urban Sustainability

Geospatial AI

AI-Assisted Engagement