Designing the Cities of Tomorrow
El City Lab is an urban innovation lab working at the intersection of civic power, technology, and community — building the systems that make cities more equitable, resilient, and alive.
Where Urban Challenges Become Civic Breakthroughs
Urban Mobility Lab
Rethinking how people and goods move through cities — from last-mile transit to autonomous infrastructure pilots.
Housing Innovation Studio
Prototyping new models for affordable, mixed-income housing that scale across neighborhoods.
Climate Resilience Initiative
Equipping cities with the tools, data, and policy frameworks to adapt to a changing climate.
Civic Data Commons
Open data infrastructure that empowers planners, residents, and policymakers to make evidence-based decisions.
Evidence That Moves Cities Forward
The Equitable Transit Index: Measuring Access Across 12 American Cities
A first-of-its-kind framework for evaluating transit equity using real-time ridership, demographic, and land-use data.
Zoning for Climate: How Land-Use Reform Can Accelerate Urban Decarbonization
Practical policy recommendations for city councils and planning departments navigating the energy transition.
Informal Economies and the Future of Urban Work
On-the-ground research from five cities examining how informal workers are shaping the future of urban labor.
Ready to Build the City of Tomorrow?
Whether you're a city government, research institution, or civic organization — we're looking for partners who share our urgency.