Tech & Public Space Program

Project overview

UrbanSense partnered with and the Knight Foundation and The High Line Network, a leading group of infrastructure reuse projects, as the technology partner for their Tech & Public Space Program.

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Client:

Location: New York, NY

Services:

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Segment: Non-Profit

Industry: Real Estate, Climate

Background

Funded by the Knight Foundation, the Tech & Open Space initiative was designed to help High Line Network members leverage technology to tackle operational, design, and engagement challenges in public spaces.

UrbanSense Approach

UrbanSense provided tailored support for the program through:

  • Workshops: Hosted sessions to guide members on using community-centered technology to address challenges.

  • Digital Investment Evaluation Tools: Developed a tool to help members identify and prioritize technology investments and share best practices.

  • Accelerator Initiative: Piloted new and existing tech solutions and supporting grantees in advancing their projects.

  • Thought Leadership: Led a workshop session at Forward Spaces, the Second Biennial High Line Network Symposium to share lessons learned.

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Outcomes

UrbanSense empowered The High Line Network’s members to make informed technology decisions, pilot impactful solutions, and share valuable insights. The program fostered collaboration, innovation, and sustainable approaches to integrating technology into public spaces, setting a model for similar projects worldwide.

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Partner with UrbanSense to tackle design, engagement, and operational challenges with innovative, community-driven solutions.

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