From storms to sports: How AI helps communities plan and respond

Artificial intelligence (AI) paired with machine learning (ML) offers diverse, real-world gains for state and local agencies

This thought leadership paper, sponsored by Trimble, explores how cities like Louisville, KY, and Kansas City, MO, are leveraging AI to tackle unique community challenges, from mitigating flood risks and managing large sporting events to streamlining essential public services.

Practical use cases include:

• Flood risk management: Louisville, KY, uses AI/ML with local data to predict storm likelihood and redirect drivers away from flooded underpasses, preventing severe travel hazards.

• Visitor management: Parkville, MO, uses AI to simulate and plan for large events like the FIFA World Cup, managing anticipated crowds and resource strains.

• Operational efficiency: AI accelerates processes like company permitting and zoning applications, turning what used to take a week into a 30-second analysis.

Continue reading to discover the strategies for success, the authoritative data powering these insights and the approach needed to move your own AI initiatives into production.