Data underpins effective decision-making and integrated urban management. By combining geospatial analysis, open data platforms, and performance indicators, cities can monitor progress, identify challenges, and design smarter, evidence-based policies. Real-time urban data enables transparency, accountability, and innovation—turning information into actionable insights that improve sustainability outcomes. From digital twins to environmental monitoring, data transforms how cities plan, design, and govern for people and the planet.

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