X-min Cities, Pedestrian Accessibility, and Digital Tools

Vasilis Milias obtained his PhD in Urban Analytics from TU Delft's Urban Analytics Lab, where he introduced and studied the concept of urban co-accessibility. Currently, he is collaborating as a freelancer and senior researcher with the AMS Institute on researching how digital tools can assist urban planners in creating more accessible and walkable neighborhoods. His work revolves around developing computational methods, tools, and indicators to assess if urban spaces are (co)accessible, walkable, inclusive, sustainable, safe, and attractive for all. His efforts, aim to support UN's SDG 11: "Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable."

Achilleas Psyllidis is an Assistant Professor of Urban Mobility and Director of the Urban Analytics Lab at Delft University of Technology. His research interests include sustainable urban mobility, accessibility measurement, and spatial analytics. He explores how the design, structure, and perceived qualities of the urban environment affect the mobility and accessibility opportunities of different population groups. He develops innovative methodologies for measuring accessibility to destinations and analyzing human mobility dynamics in a variety of settings. He leads and participates in several Dutch, European, and international research projects on urban mobility, city planning, environmental exposures, public health, and well-being.