MIT City Science has developed an international network of cooperative City Science Labs
Founded a decade ago, the City Science Network connects a growing constellation of sister labs around the world. These labs share a common framework for data analysis, design experimentation, simulation, and civic engagement. Together, they test new tools, models, and policies in diverse cultural and political contexts — and feed their results back into a global research dialogue.
Today, the network includes 10 international City Science Labs. Cooperation agreements support approximately 30 MIT researchers, in addition to the international network of about 100 researchers, who share data, code, design concepts, and community engagement platforms.
The network convenes annually at the City Science Summit, bringing together lab directors, researchers, civic leaders, and thought leaders in urban science, planning, computer science, decision-making, and policy.