Head of the lab: Prof. Itzhak Omer
The lab was established to promote sustainable urbanism, both by exploring the interplay between spatial behavior and the properties of the built environment, and by using advanced methods for spatial, topological, and visual analysis of movement and activity in urban spaces. We investigate how spatial behavior such as movement, wayfinding, functional or social activities are related to the properties and structure of built or planned urban environments, such as the street network and the spatial pattern of land use.
Using geographic information technology, spatial databases, and simulation models for movement prediction, we develop tools that assist municipalities and local authorities to promote walkability, road safety, and spatial orientation, contributing to the planning of more healthy, vibrant, and sustainable cities.
Recently we developed an innovative simulation model for the prediction of pedestrian movement in existing or planned urban environments. This tool is designed to assist in urban and transportation planning, for example, the construction of the light rail metro stations or adapting urban infrastructure for pedestrians (sidewalks, shading, safety measures, etc.). More details on the webpage >>
