Latitudo 40 Monthly Digest - December 2024

This year has been transformative for Latitudo 40. We’ve redefined how we work, advanced our technology, and expanded what we can achieve. It has been a journey of innovation and progress that has strengthened our mission to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions.

None of this would have been possible without our partners, clients, and friends. Your trust, collaboration, and support have been invaluable in driving our success.

As we look ahead, we remain deeply grateful for being part of this journey with you. Here’s to even greater achievements together in the future!

TECH UPDATES

Pioneering Sustainable Mobility: Latitudo 40 and the Green Navigator in AURORAL

Latitudo 40 is proud to contribute to the development of Green Navigator, a centerpiece of the European Union’s AURORAL project. AURORAL (Architecture for Unified Regional and Open Digital Ecosystems for Smart Communities and Rural Areas) is a initiative funded under Horizon 2020. It seeks to create digital ecosystems that bridge urban and rural development, fostering smarter, more connected communities across Europe. Within this transformative framework, Green Navigator addresses one of the most urgent issues of our time: sustainable mobility and its role in shaping a healthier, more resilient planet.

At its core, the Green Navigator is a platform designed to innovate mobility systems. By focusing on eco-friendly transportation and reducing environmental footprints, it empowers cities and regions to make better decisions for both people and the planet. It’s not just about making transportation faster; it’s about making it smarter, cleaner, and more aligned with sustainability goals.

This platform transforms complex geospatial data into actionable insights, helping stakeholders understand mobility patterns and their environmental impact.

Green Navigator gathers vast amounts of data from diverse sources, including satellites, sensors, and other geospatial platforms. Algorithms developed by Latitudo 40 analyze the data to detect inefficiencies, identify bottlenecks, and highlight opportunities for improvement. The insights generated are presented through interactive maps and dashboards. These visualizations make complex data accessible, enabling stakeholders to see at a glance where interventions are needed and what impact they might have.

The platform integrates with existing urban planning tools and policy frameworks. Through APIs and other digital interfaces, it allows users to incorporate its insights directly into their decision-making processes, ensuring real-world applicability and efficiency.

The Green Navigator redefines how cities and regions approach mobility, offering data-driven solutions to tackle some of society’s toughest challenges. It turns complex transportation systems into actionable insights, empowering stakeholders to:

• Streamline Transport Networks: By pinpointing congestion hotspots and inefficiencies, the Green Navigator transforms chaotic traffic patterns into smooth, efficient flows for residents and visitors alike.
• Drive Environmental Action: The platform identifies areas ripe for sustainable upgrades, from greener transit options to low-emission zones, helping regions shrink their carbon footprint and meet climate targets.
• Power Smarter Decisions: Equipped with clear analytics and visual tools, planners and policymakers can craft mobility strategies that are as effective as they are equitable, bridging the gap between data and action.

The development of Green Navigator is just the beginning. It serves as the foundation for Latitudo 40's evolving technology, setting the stage for more advanced solutions in mobility, sustainability, and urban innovation. This milestone marks a crucial step in building smarter, data-driven tools that will redefine how we address future challenges.

Explore how AURORAL is driving smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions. Learn more at auroral.eu

TECH SPOTLIGHTS

Mapping Fire Risks with Precision: Inside Latitudo 40’s Work with TEMA

Latitudo 40 is proud to contribute to TEMA, a transformative four-year project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme. Focused on leveraging data and knowledge for precise analysis, prediction, and decision support, TEMA simplifies complexity and makes insights accessible for real-world applications.

At the heart of TEMA is an event-driven system designed to efficiently process and share geospatial data. For example, one of the contributors sent high-resolution drone imagery pinpointing fire locations. Once uploaded to the centralized database, the system notifies Latitudo 40 and other stakeholders about new data. This triggers a workflow where we process the data into actionable insights.

1. Fire Location Identification: Using the provided data, Latitudo 40 identifies multiple fire locations and calculates a central point equidistant from all detected fires.
2. Impact Radius Calculation: From this central point, a 10-kilometer radius is defined to determine the area potentially affected by the fires.
3. Building Analysis: Leveraging map data, all buildings within the radius are identified as potentially at risk. For each building, we calculate the distance to all fire points, selecting the shortest distance as the risk determinant.

The processed data is compiled into a GeoJSON file containing risk classifications and additional metadata for each building. This file is then integrated into a partner’s application, creating an intuitive map where, depending on the color, buildings are classified in high, medium, low and no risk.

The fire risk mapping tool developed within the TEMA project provides emergency responders and urban planners with precise, actionable insights. By identifying high-priority areas and visualizing risks in an intuitive way, it enables faster decision-making, better resource allocation, and improved safety for communities.

Discover more about how TEMA is transforming disaster management with cutting-edge geospatial intelligence. Visit tema-project.eu to learn more about the project and its innovative solutions.

Creating Fairer Cities with AI-Powered Accessibility Analysis

How connected is your neighborhood? At Latitudo 40, we’re tackling this question with a powerful new geospatial layer in development that evaluates service accessibility for every building, redefining how urban spaces are planned and improved.

This innovative layer uses remote sensing and AI-powered analysis to measure accessibility to essential services, such as shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and communal areas. By calculating precise distances and uncovering patterns, it provides actionable insights to enhance urban living.

Our method combines precision and practicality:

1. Centroid Calculation: For each building or shop, we compute the centroid and measure its distance to the nearest road point.
2. Road Distance: The algorithm determines the shortest path from the road point to the nearest service. These distances are summed for accurate accessibility metrics.

In a recent analysis of a social housing area, our accessibility layer uncovered some significant insights into the availability of essential services. Supermarkets, for instance, are limited to just two large stores, which places a strain on grocery options for residents and highlights the need for more accessible choices.

The study also revealed a scattering of small retail outlets that provide some level of convenience but lack the density needed to serve the community effectively. Dining options are particularly sparse, with few restaurants available, leaving a noticeable gap in leisure and social opportunities.

Perhaps most striking was the lack of communal areas, parks and public spaces were few and far between. This shortfall underscores an opportunity to improve the overall well-being of residents by creating spaces that encourage community interaction and recreation.

These findings offer a clear picture of the challenges faced by residents and provide a roadmap for planners to prioritize interventions that can significantly enhance livability and accessibility in the area.

Why it matters? Accessibility shapes how residents interact with their neighborhoods. This layer helps to:

• Boost Livability: Bring services closer to residents.
• Strengthen Communities: Encourage vibrant, active spaces.
• Drive Smart Urban Planning: Provide data-driven insights to design more efficient, well-connected neighborhoods.

Latitudo 40’s service accessibility layer transforms urban planning, highlighting service gaps and enabling data-driven decisions. By integrating advanced geospatial insights, we’re creating cities where people can thrive.

Learn more about how our solutions are shaping smarter cities at latitudo40.com

LATITUDO 40 BRIEFS

Building the Cities of Tomorrow: Latitudo 40 at WMF International Roadshow

In December, we had the privilege of participating in the WMF - We Make Future International Roadshow in Thessaloniki, an event that brought together global leaders in digital innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

We presented how Latitudo 40 is transforming urban development and real estate through geospatial intelligence and AI-powered simulations. By turning satellite data into actionable insights, we deliver solutions for smarter urban planning, infrastructure monitoring, and sustainable construction. From tracking real estate growth to optimizing regeneration projects, our technology supports cities and developers in building climate-resilient and future-ready spaces.

A special thank you to CRIF, represented by Natalia Shchelovanova and Roberto Muzzi, the WMF team, led by Cosmano Lombardo, and the Italian-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce in Thessaloniki for their dedication in creating such an impactful and inspiring event.

Latitudo 40 Highlights of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to look back on a year of innovation, growth, and impactful collaborations that have strengthened Latitudo 40’s position as a leader in geospatial technology. Here’s a recap of some of our key milestones from the past year:

In July, Latitudo 40 successfully closed a significant post-seed funding round, led by Open Venture S.p.A., with support from CRIF S.p.A. and EIT Climate-KIC. This funding is a pivotal milestone, enabling us to scale our operations, invest in R&D, and expand our market reach internationally. It’s a testament to the trust our partners place in our mission to create smarter, more sustainable cities.

This year, we introduced EarthDataPlace, a marketplace that marks a new chapter in how geospatial data can empower decision-making and sustainability. With EarthDataPlace, we aim to transform how professionals access and use geospatial insights to solve complex challenges. More than just a marketplace, it’s a vision for the future—one where data becomes the cornerstone of innovation, sustainability, and growth.

From empowering cities to rethink urban planning to enabling industries to monitor environmental risks, EarthDataPlace is a step toward creating a more resilient, connected world. This launch is just the beginning of our commitment to driving impactful change through the power of geospatial intelligence.

We sponsored the FIWARE Global Summit in our home city of Naples. This event brought together global innovators to explore the future of Smart Cities and Smart Energy. We showcased our cutting-edge technologies that leverage open data to manage climate risks, highlighting how actionable insights can transform urban planning and enhance sustainability.

This year also marked the beginning of an exciting collaboration with Stratobotic. Together, we’re delivering high-resolution satellite and stratospheric imagery integrated into our EarthDataPlace platform. This partnership combines the strengths of satellite and stratospheric monitoring to address challenges in urban planning, environmental monitoring, and climate resilience. Additionally, we developed a custom white-label platform for Stratobotic, broadening access to their imagery through a streamlined marketplace.

At the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan, Latitudo 40 joined industry leaders in demonstrating how geospatial data is transforming urban environments. We highlighted our Urban Simulator, a tool that empowers city planners to address real-world challenges such as urban heat islands, flood risks, and green infrastructure optimization. Supported by AIPAS, we showcased how satellite insights can create sustainable, data-driven cities.

2024 has been a year of achievements and forward momentum for Latitudo 40. These highlights are just the beginning as we continue to innovate and drive change in geospatial technology.

Thank you to all our partners, clients, and supporters for being part of this incredible journey. Let’s make 2025 even brighter, together.

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