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Public Data Lab

    Measuring Societal Wellbeing under Changing Circumstances

    Challenges posed by societal disruptions impact cantonal governance. The Public Data Lab (PDL), hosted by Canton Zurich`s Statistics Office, creates indicators and new approaches to measuring change in society, economy and environment. Through transdisciplinary digital and artistic innovation the PDL will increase public trust & provide evidence for decision makers.
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    Team

    Prof. Dr. Ross Purves, UZH Department of Geography 

    Dr. Marcel Bleuler, ZHdK Department Fine Arts 

    Dr. Franziska Komossa, UZH Department of Geography 

    Prof. Dr. Karin Schwiter, UZH Department of Geography 

    Prof. Dr. Jan Dirk Wegner, UZH Department of Mathematical Modeling and Machine Learning 

    Prof. Dr. Hanna Hilbrandt, UZH Department of Geography

    Dr. Inhye Kong, UZH Department of Geography

    Practical partners

    Statistisches Amt Kanton Zürich 

    OpenData.ch 

    Running time: 2025-2029

    Making the invisible visible

    Art, design and data

    Research on social disadvantage in the canton of zurich

    Developing indicators together

    Measure quality of life automatically and improve it in the long term

    Public Data Lab: Find out more now