Urbanova is located in Spokane, Washington’s University District. A midsize city with a population of more than 220,000, Spokane is the cultural, economic, educational, and social hub of the Intermountain Northwest. Adjacent to its vibrant downtown is the University District, which encompasses 770 acres of academic and mixed-use buildings, [...]

Urbanova is genuinely committed to a people-centric approach to finding new ways to make communities better. Partners include not only research experts and municipal service providers, but also global leaders in fields such as behavior science, behavioral health, the industrial internet of things, global broadband connectivity, and smart/healthy buildings. The [...]

Collaboration The challenges we face as a society are more complex than any one organization, sector, or partnership can solve on its own. The promise of smart cities is a massive innovation challenge; there is little to no innovation without connection, collaboration, and inclusion of multiple points of view. From [...]

A smart city uses data to develop tailored strategies that enhance livability, workability, and sustainability – empowering citizens with the resources necessary to transform and improve their communities. Why? Because cities are growing. Combined with challenges like aging infrastructures, shrinking budgets, and the need to better manage vital resources, citizens [...]