To document, evaluate, and disseminate the key learnings of the Knight AV Initiative as it seeks to ensure residents’ needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (AV) and new mobility technologies, and to support the cohort in becoming national leaders in the deployment of resident-centered, equity-driven autonomous services by leveraging learnings around 1) Public Engagement, 2) Equity Issues, 3) Models of Governance, and 4) Tools and Levers
Program Area: Communities
To ensure residents’ needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (AV) and new mobility technologies in cities through the facilitation of a cohort of cities, fostering knowledge exchange and network building.
To hire an equity consultant and support a project coordinator for the coordination of regional partners, consultants, and local leadership to develop a competitive proposal for the next tranche of federal funding for the city of Philadelphia through the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Build Back Better and Good Jobs Challenges to accelerate the regional economic recovery in Greater Philadelphia.
To support the exploration of the uses of technology in public spaces within the High Line Network, and the development of a replicable framework to enhance public life in urban spaces through technology.
To leverage learning from the Reimagining the Civic Commons cohort to pilot activities which engage residents and stakeholders for the connectivity of Macon’s downtown via the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail.
To leverage learning from the Reimagining the Civic Commons cohort in the design and planning of the Underdeck, a new mile-long signature park in Miami’s downtown.
To support Lexington’s Reimagining the Civic Commons team for the activation and engagement of the Townbranch Commons, a signature 3 mile linear park that connects downtown’s public assets.
To support AI Justice in assisting qualified persons from Haiti and Venezuela in obtaining rights and becoming able to engage in the community by applying for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
To develop a digital application and augmented reality (AR) experience that fosters community engagement in the North Broad, Philadelphia, revitalization efforts.
To support Catholic Charities Legal Services in assisting qualified persons from Haiti and Venezuela in obtaining rights and becoming able to engage in the community by applying for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
To support MCCJ as it undergoes a leadership transition and strategic planning process to reimagine its mission of advancing understanding and respect among all cultures, religions and races in Miami.