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Inception of the Project

Smart urban planning enhances sustainability. An AI-based tool to optimize city layouts (e.g., traffic flow) can support SDG 11’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research urban planning : Contact a local city planner (with a teacher’s help) to learn about city needs. List 10–15 tool features (e.g., traffic predictions).
  • Set up Python : Install Python and VS Code (free). Follow a TensorFlow tutorial .
  • Design the tool : Plan an AI tool for urban planning (e.g., “Dallas Smart Planner”). Sketch the interface with maps and analytics.
  • Code the tool : Use TensorFlow for AI and Plotly for visuals. Test with sample city data.
  • Test with users : Share with classmates or a city office. Ask if it’s clear and useful. Fix issues like inaccurate predictions.
  • Share with the community : Distribute to a nonprofit via Google Drive . Include a user guide.

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Inception of the Project

Urban health improves city sustainability. A campaign to promote health in urban areas (e.g., pollution reduction) can support SDG 11’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research urban health : Read about city health issues on WHO.int . Ask a local clinic (with adult help) about community needs.
  • Plan the campaign : Plan 3–5 workshops or flyers on urban health (e.g., air quality awareness). Outline content on paper.
  • Create materials : Use Canva to design flyers or presentations. Ask a teacher for feedback.
  • Add translations : Include a flyer in Spanish using Google Translate . Ask a native speaker to check accuracy.
  • Share the campaign : Distribute flyers at a community center or host workshops with school permission.
  • Get feedback : Use a Google Form to ask participants if the campaign was helpful. Use feedback to improve.

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Inception of the Project

Sustainable businesses enhance cities. A business plan for a green urban startup can promote sustainability, aligning with SDG 11’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research sustainable business : Learn about green startups on . Talk to a local entrepreneur (with adult supervision) about needs.
  • Plan the business : Create a plan for a green startup (e.g., urban farming) with 3–5 goals. Outline the plan on paper.
  • Create materials : Use Canva to design a business plan or pitch deck, including budget and impact. Keep it professional.
  • Find mentors : Ask local business leaders (with adult help) to review the plan. Get school permission to present it.
  • Test the plan : Share with a school club or nonprofit. Ask if it’s feasible and impactful. Adjust based on feedback.
  • Share with the community : Present to a local organization via Google Drive .

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Inception of the Project

Efficient waste management sustains cities. An AI-based urban waste management system using computer vision can optimize sorting, aligning with SDG 11’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research waste management : Learn about urban waste on EPA.gov . Contact a local recycling center (with adult help) about sorting needs.
  • Plan the system : Design an AI model to sort waste (e.g., recyclables). Sketch the setup, including camera inputs and sorting logic.
  • Develop the model : Use Python with TensorFlow for computer vision. Test with sample waste images.
  • Test the model : Validate with datasets (e.g., plastic vs. paper). Ask a teacher if the model is accurate.
  • Improve the design : Adjust based on feedback, optimizing sorting accuracy. Ensure it’s practical for cities.
  • Share with the community : Share the model with a nonprofit via Google Drive .

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Inception of the Project

Raising awareness builds sustainable cities. A blog series on urban sustainability can engage communities, aligning with SDG 11’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research urban sustainability : Read about city challenges on UN.org . Interview a local nonprofit leader (with adult supervision) about community needs.
  • Plan the blogs : Plan a series of 3–5 blog posts on sustainability topics, like green spaces. Outline each post’s argument on paper.
  • Write the blogs : Use Google Docs to write the posts, ensuring clarity and impact. Ask a teacher for feedback.
  • Add translations : Translate one post into Spanish using Google Translate . Ask a native speaker to check accuracy.
  • Share the blogs : Publish on a school website or community platform. Get permission from a school or nonprofit.
  • Get feedback : Ask readers to fill out a Google Form about the blogs’ impact. Use feedback to revise.

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  • Publish in Teen Writers Project to share blog insights.
  • Submit a research paper to The Schola .
  • Start a Sustainable Cities Writing club to promote the blogs and support STEM waste management initiatives.