Managing safety in urban environments—particularly during large-scale events—requires timely and informed decision-making based on real-world dynamics. This EMERALDS webinar explores how researchers from Argaleo and the Delft University of Technology, in collaboration with the Municipality of The Hague, are developing a decision support system designed to help cities prepare for, and respond to, risks during public gatherings.
With The Hague often hosting demonstrations, welcoming tourists, and managing seasonal crowds along its coastline, the city provides a complex and relevant testing ground. The use case presented in this session focuses on making practical use of the vast streams of data already available to municipalities.
The session will introduce a dual-method approach developed within EMERALDS: one to predict situational variables such as crowd density and environmental factors, and another that considers contextual indicators including event characteristics and public sentiment. Combined, these methods aim to assess potential risks and determine the need for early interventions.
By bringing together research, urban governance, and operational insights, this webinar invites participants to reflect on how data-driven systems might support real-time responses and long-term urban planning.
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