Metabolism of Cities Data Hub
This is a crowdsourced data hub where you create city dashboards in order to collect and analyse relevant data
Overview
The Metabolism of Cities Data Hub serves as a central repository for a wide variety of information pertaining to urban metabolism in cities around the world. Whether you are looking for resources on a city’s infrastructure, stocks and flows, biophysical characteristics, or more, the Data Hub’s well-defined structure allows users to easily search through available information. As an ongoing project, this tool is continuously improved through crowdsourcing uploads of new data and information sources. Contribute to this ongoing project, fulfill your information needs, and explore what the Data Hub has to offer!
Why use it?
Collecting and analysing Doughnut Economics data (at a city level) can be overwhelming and time consuming. Instead of starting from scratch and working alone, you can find already collected data (by a global group of volunteers) or help crowdsource data in the platform. By centralising data you can create a dashboard for your city which can help you find pain points and opportunities, as well as monitor your progress.
Who is it for?
This tool is everyone interested to better understand the systemic challenges of cities (and how to measure them). From researchers, to citizens or policy makers, you are all welcome.
How long does it take?
It can take a couple of hours to a few weeks, depending on your interest on the topic.
How many people is it for?
There is no limit as to the number of participants. It can be used during classes, during workshops, individually, ...
What materials do you need?
Everyone can connect and collaborate online, the only thing you would need is a computer and internet connection.
What does the facilitator need to know or be able to do?
The facilitator should be familiar with principle of urban metabolism or have followed our online course on data collection.
Links
https://data.metabolismofcities.org/
https://data.metabolismofcities.org/news/new-metabolism-of-cities-data-hub-launched/
https://education.metabolismofcities.org/courses/
https://library.metabolismofcities.org/
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Kate Copeland-Rhodes
Uttoxeter, England, United Kingdom
Director of The Globe Group CIC and founder of The Globe Foundation, I am involved in developing place-based net zero programmes including the development of Staffordshire & Stoke Climate Commission and the Staffordshire & Stoke-On-Trent COP.
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George Konstantopoulos
Athens, Αττική, Greece
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Neha Agarwa
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Saskya Hunter
Brisbane City, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
I am passionate about making urban living sustainable for generations to come. I love the philosophy behind circular economy and how it addresses the most pressing environmental, social and economic issues of our time. With an extensive background in the urban water and waste industry, I hope to be able to create change, at scale.
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ABDUL-BASIER DRAMAT
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Accountant, MBA candidate. Work in the environmental sector in Cape Town and Johannesburg, the aim is to do more not for my job but for my country and the well-being of the people.
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Helen Ojha
Emeryville, California, United States of America
Serial entrepreneur/technologist; with interest in citizen science, Critical Zone research and Anthropogenic effects on Earth Systems; Research on and inventor of patented bio pesticide formula. Interested in linking indoor and outdoor air quality measurement to local and virtual Carbon and GHG sources in cities.
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Luisa Marques
Porto, Norte, Portugal
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Alcides Barbosa
Guimarães, Norte, Portugal
