City as Lab works with public, private and voluntary sector organisations on projects that create real impact where it matters.

Community innovation case studies

Innovating city planning

Combating fuel poverty

Tackling climate change

Creating a child friendly city

Since 2022, City as Lab has funded collaborative research across disciplines and sectors in three theme areas. 

See our project portfolio

Telling stories of the city using digital and data

Improving the lives of young people

Engaging, researching and sharing lived experience