What does it measure?
Environmental health indicators in public spaces, specifically levels of CO2, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), noise pollution, temperature, and relative humidity. It establishes an environmental baseline and evaluates the tangible impact of mobility and urbanism tactics on local air quality.
The Insight
It provides scientific evidence of the environmental performance of a street or plaza. By transforming complex technical data into accessible visualizations, this tool raises public awareness and provides technical support for environmental mitigation strategies. It demonstrates—through empirical data—how tactical urbanism can effectively reduce emissions and noise levels within a territory.
How is it applied?
The project utilizes the Smart Citizen Kit, an open-hardware device developed by Fab Lab Barcelona. These sensors are deployed at strategic locations to continuously monitor environmental conditions. This technology enables real-time data collection, which is then processed to generate localized noise and environmental quality maps.