Share your insights on AI in urban governance

The University of Auckland has launched a significant project examining AI’s role in urban planning across New Zealand’s major cities. As government agencies increasingly deploy AI systems, this research addresses critical questions about risks, safety and governance.

Research focus

This Lloyd’s Register Foundation-funded study, Risk and Safety in Urban Digital Governance and AI-based Planning: Insights from New Zealand Stakeholders, aims to:

• Create a framework to identify potential risks associated with AI-based planning.
• Understand stakeholders’ attitudes towards digital governance, including concerns over data ownership and security threats.
• Investigate perceptions related to data sovereignty and the potential misuse of personal data by government entities.

Why participate?

This research will directly inform how AI technologies are deployed in urban environments across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton.

Your expertise is valuable in helping:

• create responsible AI governance frameworks reflecting New Zealand’s values
• inform future urban planning policies. 
• balance innovation with appropriate safeguards
• identify and address emerging risks

How do I participate?

• Time: 15-20 minutes
• Format: Online survey
• Data collection: No personal information gathered

Research Team

Dr. Elham Bahmanteymouri – Principal Investigator, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning

Dr. Mohsen Mohammadzadeh – Co-Principal Investigator, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning

Reyhaneh HashemiBani – Research Assistant, PhD Candidate, Design Program

For questions about this research, please email: e.bahmanteymouri@auckland.ac.nz.

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