Why Study Spatial Science?
The world we live in is changing rapidly. Cities must renew and adapt their transportation systems, infrastructure, and services; prepare for climate change and extreme events; respond to the diverse needs of different communities; and harness the digital revolution, big data, and artificial intelligence to improve analysis, planning, and decision-making. To understand these changes, address them, and help shape their outcomes, we need to think spatially.
Spatial Science connects the study of society, cities, and the environment with geoinformatics, spatial data, and advanced analytical and technological tools. It helps us understand how social, environmental, economic, and technological processes shape space—and how knowledge and data can be used to plan and shape the places we live in.