Bocconi and Prefettura di Milano promote research on urban livability

Bocconi University and Prefettura di Milano signed a research agreement to enhance urban livability by sharing anonymised data on public security within the Milano Municipality which will be used for scientific purposes. This partnership exemplifies the growing importance of academia-government collaboration in addressing key urban challenges.

The newly established research agreement, a pioneering effort between Bocconi and Prefettura di Milano, seeks to investigate and find innovative solutions to improve the quality of life in urban environments. It focuses on analyzing critical factors influencing urban livability— from environmental sustainability to social equity. The SUR Lab will play a pivotal role in driving this research, leveraging its expertise in sustainable urban regeneration. 

In detail, the SUR Lab will conduct data-driven research to analyze factors such as safety, green space availability, social cohesion, and economic opportunities to craft evidence-based recommendations and contribute to decision-making processes, fostering policies that make cities not just habitable, but vibrant, resilient places that residents are proud to call home.

Bocconi’s collaboration with Prefettura di Milano marks a critical step toward a data-supported understanding of urban issues, ensuring that policies are tailored to meet the real needs of the city’s inhabitants.