URBAN SHIELD

Urban transformations over the past twenty years are closely linked to extreme events such as floods and wildfires, but they are rarely analyzed within a single framework that is useful to policymakers. As part of the RETURN project (PNRR Mission 4), URBAN SHIELD addresses this by integrating satellite imagery, geospatial data, and urban planning regulations into a single planning support tool.

Objectives

• Develop a smart, scalable tool to monitor urban transformations using satellite imagery and geospatial data
• Correlate urban changes with extreme events (floods, wildfires)
• Integrate urban planning documents and local regulations using NLP techniques
• Support sustainable land-use planning and risk vulnerability assessment

Notes

NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLAN (PNRR) – MISSION 4 “Education and Research,” COMPONENT 2 “From Research to Business,” INVESTMENT 1.3 “Partnerships Extended to Universities, Research Centers, and Companies for the Funding of Basic Research Projects” for research activities conducted by universities, public research institutions, and other research organizations not eligible for state aid under the project titled “Multi-Risk sciEnce for resilienT commUnities undeR a changiNg climate (RETURN),” Project Code PE00000005, SPOKE 5 – TS1, titled “Urban and Metropolitan Settlements” CUP E63C22002000002, funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Mission 4 “Education and Research” – Component 2 “From Research to Business” – Investment 1.3, funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU – Call Code PE00000005_3