DATA4CITIES

EDIT : we are looking for a coordinator and other partners for this project proposal. We won't be the lead partner for this one.

Since 2025, the City of Lyon has been developing an integrated data observatory. The project is now entering a key implementation phase for 2026–2027. The initiative brings together several municipal departments (mobility, police, IT, health, etc.) as well as external corporate stakeholders. Its objective is to build a centralized system that connects and leverages city-managed data to support more effective and coordinated urban policies.

Objectives

The project aims to:

• Improve the management of public policies, with a strong focus on environmental and social challenges
• Support the development of prospective scenarios for urban planning and decision-making
• Facilitate data sharing and collaboration with external partners
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Planned Outputs

The project will deliver three thematic observatories, based on a shared architecture and common tools:

• On-street parking policy
• Security
• Health
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Each observatory will enable:

• Multi-perspective data analysis, including geospatial analysis
• Access to automated reports and dashboards adapted to management needs
• Simulation of policy impacts based on evolving parameters to support decision-making
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Alignment with Local Strategy

The project is aligned with Lyon’s strategic IT priorities, in particular:

• Digital sovereignty
• Autonomy
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URBACT Network Ambition

Within the framework of an URBACT network, the project seeks to:

• Exchange practices and methodologies with other European cities
• Test and adapt the observatory model in different urban contexts
• Co-develop transferable tools and approaches for integrated data governance
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Partnership Search

We are looking to build a network of European cities and stakeholders interested in data-driven urban governance.

We are currently seeking:

• Project partners (cities, public authorities, or relevant stakeholders)
• A Lead Partner / Coordinator to support the development and coordination of the URBACT network