Architecture, Building and Planning

Position statement on big data and the description of cities

1. Describe the issue your Position Statement addresses (include relevant background information) Example: Big theories in architecture are rare

2. Describe the importance or timeliness of the issue in light of your readings Example: in a globalized world, big theories are necessary to improve design

3. Identify the position to be taken concerning big data Example: Big data can help create big theories

4. Describe the benefits of taking the position. Will this help overcome some or all the limitations of previous positions and/approaches? Example: Big data is easily available and cheap; with big data scaling is possible

5. Describe the conflicts the position may espouse or the limitations of a big data approach. Example: Culture may be left out when we simplify big data for a big theory