Urban and Regional Geo-Data Science

The vast penetration of digital technologies and their pervasive nature has resulted to an abundance of traces about almost every type of human activity. These traces, which collectively form what’s now been termed Big Data, tend to be geo-referenced providing a potentially useful data source for urban and regional researchers. By connecting this data availability with computational advances which enable processing and modelling at a very low cost, the idea of building a science based around spatial data becomes more sensible and almost imperative.

The derived question from these changes has to do with the value added of the current data wealth in spatial sciences. What can we learn about cities and regions by employing Big Data and other non-traditional data sources in urban and regional modelling?

In order to answer this question we call for papers focusing on the below points:

·         Empirical applications of Big Data in quantitative geography and regional science
·         Studies that quantitatively explore the strengths and weaknesses of Big Data
·         Studies bridging the gap between traditional sources of (small) data (e.g. censuses) and new sources of (big) data
·         Applications and experiences in which Big Data is used to inform policy decisions


Organizers

Lecturer in Human Geography 

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

University of Birmingham (UK)

Assistant Professor

Department of Geography

Florida State University (US)

Lecturer in Human Geography

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

University of Birmingham (UK)


Submissions

If you are interested in contributing with a paper presentation, please register for the meeting and submit a 2000 to 5500 character abstract through the online system. Once submitted, send the presentation identification number, or PIN, to Dani Arribas-Bel ([log in to unmask]), David Folch ([log in to unmask]) or Emmanouil Tranos ([log in to unmask]) as soon as possible.

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Daniel Arribas-Bel, PhD.
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Lecturer in Human Geography
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Birmingham (UK)
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