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How Can AI Help Build Greener, More Inclusive Cities?

How Can AI Help Build Greener, More Inclusive Cities?

Update: 2025-04-16
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In this episode of Road to GEM, we explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in urban planning and climate resilience. Jennifer Hotsko and Betty Chemier from UNDP’s Accelerator Lab in Panama join host Giovanna Lia Toledo, Master in Urban Planning candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, to share real-world projects where AI is being used to visualize climate risks, engage communities in participatory planning, and support more adaptive and equitable cities.

From ethical considerations to practical applications, the conversation offers grounded insights into how emerging technologies can strengthen urban futures. Whether you’re a planner, technologist, or simply curious about the intersection of innovation and sustainability, tune in to discover how AI is not just a tool—but a catalyst for building inclusive, climate-resilient cities.

Guests: Jennifer Hotsko, Head of Exploration at UNDP’s Accelerator Lab in Panama | Betty Chemier, Head of Experimentation at UNDP’s Accelerator Lab in Panama
Student Host: Giovanna Lia Toledo, Master in Urban Planning, Harvard Graduate School of Design
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How Can AI Help Build Greener, More Inclusive Cities?

How Can AI Help Build Greener, More Inclusive Cities?

Harvard Center for International Development