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Throwback to STEP UP's Final Event at BASE Milano! In February, the #STEPUP team organized an event to conclude "STEP UP – Walkability for Women in Milan" (https://stepup-milan.it/), a #ScientificResearch project funded by Fondazione Cariplo. Our research foundation, Transform Transport, led STEP UP in collaboration with TeMA Lab - Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Sex & the City APS, and Walk21 Foundation. Over 100 people attended. The event comprised a series of insightful talks and discussions centering on the findings of #STEPUP and shedding light on the broader scope of gender-inclusive #mobility planning in #Milan and beyond, offering audience members the opportunity to delve into the diverse findings of the project and engage in fruitful discussions with esteemed guest speakers. "At the heart of a women-friendly city lies safety for everyone," remarked Elena Lattuada, Mayor's Delegate for Gender Equal Opportunity, Municipality of Milan, setting the tone for the talks that came next. Highlights included an interview with human rights advocate Nogaye Ndiaye, exploring perceptions of fear in #PublicSpace from gender and racial perspectives. Architect and editor specializing in environmental issues Donatella Bollani moderated a panel discussion on #gender and #CityDesign, with speakers such as laura galluzzo (Department of Design, Politecnico di Milano), Marco Granelli (Security Councillor, City of Milan), and Giorgia Ziliani (Dare.ngo, Her City Project in Corvetto). Linda Gustafsson, Gender Equality Officer at the Municipality of Umeå, Sweden, shared a data-driven approach to gender equality and showcased examples of public space infrastructure from a woman's perspective. The STEP UP team, in turn, presented the project and the booklet, which provides insights gained from the research process and recommendations for future initiatives in gender-inclusive urban planning. They also talked about #walkability and #InclusiveMobility.

We're thrilled to have been part of the Innovation Day 2024 hosted by PTV Group, Systematica's esteemed strategic technical partner! Innovation Day served as a dynamic forum where #mobility experts convened to explore the latest #software advancements and pioneering projects driving innovation in the field. During this event, Alice Mansone and Nicola Favaretto showcased our collaborative efforts: the groundbreaking work on multimodal microsimulation for validating and optimizing airport terminal operations. In particular, the potential of #PTV Vissim was explored by incorporating #Python code to reproduce realistically and smoothly the behavior and interaction between different transport modes. This event not only underscores our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation but also highlights the power of collaboration in driving transformative solutions within the mobility landscape. Thank you to PTV Group for their continuous partnership.

Exciting Announcement! We are thrilled to share that Systematica and Transform Transport will participate in the 14th Biennale of European Towns and Town Planners organized by ECTP-CEU (European Council of Spatial Planners-Conseil Européen des Urbanistes) and #INU (Istituto Nazionale di Urbanistica) in Napoli! Join us on April 22 and 23 for two workshops: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 22: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 6: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 17.00 - 18.00: Join us as Alessandro Pedrazzoli and Simone Grasso present our innovative thermal comfort-based approach to urban walkability. We'll showcase Transform Transport's research, "Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Pedestrian Thermal Comfort and Walkability," in which we explored solutions from a multi-disciplinary perspective to allow outdoor thermal comfort for pedestrians, using Milan as the testbed and analyzing the city on different scales. 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 23: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 3: 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 11:30 - 13:30: Dive into Transform Transport's scientific research project, "STEP UP - Walkability for Women in Milan," in collaboration with TeMA Lab – Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Sex & the City APS and the City, and Walk21 Foundation. Lily Scarponi will describe our data-driven approach to assessing women's walkability and its implications. Check out the entire program here: https://lnkd.in/eXSzZvGH We're excited to connect and exchange ideas on sustainable urban development. See you in Naples!

According to the Competition and Market Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato) in Italy, the Legality rating (Rating di legalità) serves as an indicator of compliance with high standards of #legality by companies that have applied for it. We at Systematica are thrilled to announce that we have achieved a 2-star rating, the highest recognition of our commitment to legal standards! We will continue to strive for excellence on all fronts to pursue our mission of supporting sustainable #urban development through our #MobilityEngineering and #TransportPlanning consultancy services, and #ScientificResearch. For more information about our other certifications, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eMJ6McAD

Systematica is #hiring! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to join our dynamic and growing team in Milan promptly for the position of Operations Manager. More than 7 years of working experience in #Engineering, #Architecture, #UrbanPlanning, or #Landscaping are required. If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://lnkd.in/e_fWpXBD for more details or send your CV directly to jobs@systematica.net. Please make sure you include "Operations Manager" in the subject line.

Honorable Mention for Systematica US, Vlan paysages, LAND, Arup, APT, and White Arkitekter! The team worked on a proposal entitled "Promenade Fleuve" for the planning competition of the redevelopment of phase 4 of the Saint-Laurent littoral in Quebec. Our proposal focused on infrastructure downscaling and community reconnection, recognizing the crucial role they play in #waterfront regeneration and #urban revitalization. The Littoral du Saint-Laurent vision looked at the possible impact of a massive waterfront highway decommissioning to become accessible for #pedestrians, #cyclists, and #PublicTransportation, reconnecting nature with communities: https://lnkd.in/eUt3N8Pf

#UrbanMobility has undergone a significant transformation in the past two decades, shifting away from a car-centric model towards more sustainable solutions in response to the climate crisis. #SharedMobility has emerged as a game-changer Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solution to balance the flexibility of #PrivateTransport with the social and economic benefits of #CollectiveTransport. In Europe, it's recognized as a strategic tool for sustainable urban mobility according to Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (#SUMP) Guidelines, leading to a surge in free-flow carsharing systems. Recent #ScientificResearch has focused on understanding the dynamics of free-flowing systems, where #vehicles aren't tied to specific #parking stations. Transform Transport’s latest study, "Free-Flow Carsharing Systems Part 1 – A General Overview," delves into this topic. Transform Transport conducted a preliminary analysis of vehicle data for a week from a carsharing operator in Milan in 2020. This exploratory analysis aimed to uncover patterns, anticipate research questions and shed light on the potentials and limitations of dataset analyses based on origin and destination points (where and when the vehicle is rented and parked) acquired in real time through API endpoints. Join the conversation and learn more about the evolving landscape of urban mobility and the promise of free-flow carsharing systems!

Check out Transform Transport's latest #research endeavor, "The Right to Cycle: Investigating Cycle Safety in Milan,", which delves into enhancing #cycling in Milan, supporting its transformation into a cycling city, and helping residents achieve their Right to Cycle.   Amidst the #pandemic, Milan saw a surge in cycling interest, leading to the creation of 86 km of new cycle lanes between 2020 and 2022. Transform Transport is committed to further expanding and enhancing the #CycleLane network, aligning with the European Declaration on Cycling, adopted last October by the European Commission to promote cycling as a primary #transportation mode. They identified #streets with high car-bicycle #traffic, calculating a #ConflictIndex that compares Strava cycle counts with #vehicular flows. They aimed to identify critical areas for cyclists' safety and compare them with cycling-related accidents in Milan by analyzing accident data from 2019 to 2022, sourced from AREU Lombardia, validating these findings. Future efforts will focus on assessing Milan's overall #cyclability and developing strategies to address #spatial inequalities in #bike infrastructure #accessibility, utilizing #GIS methodology to determine available street space and locate critical safety spots that could be improved timely with minimal interventions at the street level. Stay tuned for more updates on this investigation!

Check out Transform Transport's latest #research endeavor, "Walk Score Toolkit - Urban Walkability Analytics”. In their ongoing quest to evaluate the effectiveness of the #15minute #cities concept, Transform Transport developed a #toolkit designed to simplify #accessibility analysis for #ProximityServices across diverse #urban landscapes worldwide. In this new research article, they dive deep into the methodology to develop this toolkit. They first started by defining proximity services and categorizing them into eight main categories. Leveraging the Uber H3 hexagon grid system as their foundation, they ensured consistency and a hierarchical structure, allowing users to customize their analyses according to specific needs. Filtering #pedestrian networks from OpenStreetMap, they calculated walking times to essential services and assigned weights to amenities based on proximity. They implemented their methodology in #Python and integrated it with QGIS, an open-source #GIS software. They then tested the toolkit in over 100 cities. The results show the advantages of the tool in the optimization of proximity services analysis for #walkability planning and #UrbanPlanning strategies worldwide, in alignment with the 15-minute cities concept. Explore the map and discover the Walk Score of the 112 #NetZeroCities at the following link: https://lnkd.in/eP6vftar

Exciting News from Systematica US! Last week, the Oakland Athletics, BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, and HNTB unveiled the design for the new ballpark project in Las Vegas on the Tropicana site. Shaped by its location on the Las Vegas Strip, the 33,000-person capacity ballpark provides an outdoor feel with views of the city’s skyline. The tiered design will split upper and lower seating bowls to bring fans closer to the action than traditional ballparks and provide clear sight lines from every seat. The roof's five overlapping layers, whose design is inspired by traditional baseball pennants, open to the north to allow for natural light and views up the Strip, while also limiting direct sunlight and heat from the south. The outfield features the world’s largest cable-net glass window, facing the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevards. The ballpark is currently designed to include an 18,000-square-foot jumbotron, which would make it the largest screen in MLB. Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) will serve as the design lead and HNTB as the sports/hospitality designer and architect of record. BIG will lead the master planning of the ballpark design, with HNTB collaborating on the design and serving as the architect of record. BIG previously presented a design for the team's Oakland ballpark, while HNTB was the architect for the Raiders' Allegiant Stadium. Systematica is supporting the BIG+HNTB team by providing an analytical and technical review of #pedestrian flow to and from the bowl and #circulation while inside. Our team is able to leverage years of experience and deep collaborative spirit to help make gameday fast, fun, efficient, and most importantly, safe. Images by Negativ