Russia Uses AI to Forecast Urban Development

A new digital platform helps city officials and developers make data-driven decisions about infrastructure, transportation, and environmental impacts.

Russia has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to forecast urban development. The system analyzes infrastructure status, transportation networks, and economic indicators to project how cities may evolve. The tool offers local governments fast, accurate insights into current conditions and the effects of potential changes.

What once took weeks and cost municipalities significant sums can now be done in just a few days. The platform produces comprehensive reports covering everything from specific neighborhoods to entire regions.

It’s also valuable for developers and investors, helping them assess the viability of projects and business opportunities in targeted areas. The platform uses open data, inputs from government services, and other user-supplied documents to generate forecasts—including environmental impact assessments.