Masterclass: From Data to Decisions

Position paper cover showing a dense informal settlement near water, with a red banner titled "Can the Urban Poor Afford Sustainable Construction?" issued by Cities Alliance and UNOPS.
A table of contents for a report titled "Contents," featuring sections on environmental, economic, and social sustainability in informal settlements. Topics include affordability, sustainability, desirability, scalability, and inclusivity. The document includes case studies on sustainable housing innovations in India, South Africa, and Honduras. The page also displays a smiling woman and child in a colorful dress, suggesting a familial or community theme.
Page from a report discussing sustainable and circular construction in informal settlements with sections on recommendations and research gaps. Recommendations address affordability, environmental sustainability, desirability, scalability, and inclusivity. Research gaps include circular construction practices, ecosystems and nature-based solutions, and sustainable construction in informal contexts.
Page discussing sustainable construction with a cityscape photo. Text highlights incremental upgrading, desirability, and climate justice in construction. Bottom half shows an urban landscape at dusk.

This masterclass, From Data to Decisions, was designed to demystify computational modeling and its role in optimizing planning and policy decisions. The course shared how models help generate optimal scenarios for projects, illustrated through five case studies: marine spatial planning, climate adaptation, mobility, public space and regenerative agriculture.

Concept, Strategy & Production Leadership: Lecturer Content Direction & Program Development, Masterclass Development, Presentation Materials, Promotions & After-Video (2025)

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Concept, Strategy & Production Leadership: Lecturer Content Direction & Program Development, Masterclass Development, Presentation Materials, Promotions & After-Video