How does a city actually collect and publish its data?
In short: In this lecture from the 'Measuring Up Cities' conference, Dr Laura Davison reveals the internal mechanics of her department, explaining how urban figures are gathered and shared with the public.
Focusing primarily on Greater London, Dr Davison explores the process of collating figures for public release. The presentation provides a behind-the-scenes look at the administrative work required to transform raw data into the statistics used to understand our urban environments.
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