Bilbao Analytics

Type: Urban Analytics Area: 41.6 sqkm Year: 2024 Period: 12 months Population: 361 000 Location: Bilbao, PV, Spain

As part of the Norman Foster Institute’s 2024 cohort, Avez Architects Principal Architect contributed to the development of the Bilbao Social Disclosure, a strategic framework aimed at enhancing social cohesion through data-driven urban interventions. The project combined socio-demographic and spatial analytics to identify underserved neighborhoods and deploy micro-interventions, such as community events, urban furniture, or food activations — that foster social interaction in public spaces. The resulting platform and methodology provide a replicable model for cities worldwide to engage communities and create more inclusive, resilient urban environments.

Bilbao Analytics

Type: Urban Analytics Area: 41.6 sqkm Year: 2024 Period: 12 months Population: 361 000 Location: Bilbao, PV, Spain

As part of the Norman Foster Institute’s 2024 cohort, Avez Architects Principal Architect contributed to the development of the Bilbao Social Disclosure, a strategic framework aimed at enhancing social cohesion through data-driven urban interventions. The project combined socio-demographic and spatial analytics to identify underserved neighborhoods and deploy micro-interventions, such as community events, urban furniture, or food activations — that foster social interaction in public spaces. The resulting platform and methodology provide a replicable model for cities worldwide to engage communities and create more inclusive, resilient urban environments.