About the challenge

The Urban Green Space Optimizer Challenge is designed to inspire innovation in urban planning, leveraging technology to maximize the efficiency and accessibility of green spaces within urban environments. This challenge seeks solutions that address the scarcity of green spaces in cities, improve public health, enhance biodiversity, and combat the urban heat island effect.

Get started

  1. Assemble Your Team: Gather individuals with diverse skills in technology, urban planning, environmental science, and design.
  2. Identify Key Areas of Focus: Consider the challenges urban green spaces face, such as spatial constraints, accessibility, maintenance, and ecological impact.
  3. Conceptualize Your Solution: Develop innovative ideas that utilize technology to optimize urban green spaces for maximum community benefit.

Requirements

What to Build

Create a tool, platform, or system that can:

  • Efficiently allocate and manage urban green spaces.
  • Enhance the usability and accessibility of these spaces for all city residents.
  • Monitor environmental benefits provided by urban greenery, such as air quality improvement and biodiversity enhancement.
  • Encourage community engagement and stewardship of green spaces.

What to Submit

  • A prototype or detailed concept of your solution.
  • A presentation or video (3-5 minutes) explaining how your solution addresses the challenge, its functionality, and its impact.
  • Documentation including a project overview, design considerations, and potential for scalability.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
Honor Prize
3 winners

Judge's Choice
1 winner

Team's Choice
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Arya Upadhyay

Arya Upadhyay

Kevin Richard

Kevin Richard

Riddhi Bhimavarapu

Riddhi Bhimavarapu

Srihan Sandha

Srihan Sandha

Rajashree Ambhore

Rajashree Ambhore

Judging Criteria

  • Criteria
    Innovation and Creativity (25%) Impact (25%) Feasibility (20%) Scalability (15%) Presentation and Documentation (15%)

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