Arizona, while a major producer of fruits and vegetables, faces significant food security challenges as urban growth encroaches on traditional agricultural lands, especially in metro Phoenix. How can we identify and develop urban agriculture spaces to reduce our dependency on imports and strengthen local food resilience?

Culture is hard to measure.  This track uses open data and satellite data to map cultural assets across cities. By revealing cultural hubs and underserved areas, it guides policies that make urban development more inclusive and sustainable.

The Sahel, a region where resilient communities have thrived for generations amidst harsh landscapes, is now confronting the escalating challenges of climate change and desertification. How can satellite data help us understand these rapid shifts and design innovative solutions to support communities before they are forced to leave?