New York City’s Hudson Yards marks the beginning of a new era in urban design. Developed by Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group on the West Side of Manhattan, the $20 billion project is being touted as the largest private real estate development in the U.S. history and a model of responsible development. Everything about Hudson Yards is impressive; from the massively heavy, incredibly strong platforms that will serve as a foundation for the premier district, to the innovative infrastructure systems and state-of-the-art buildings that will redefine the area’s vibe and skyline. But what’s fascinating about Hudson Yards are not just its grandeur and advanced engineering. The mega-development puts people first; it promises to build a nurturing environment with emphasis on livability, sustainability and occupant well-being. To accomplish this, the developers have launched a series of interactive programs, including the “Quantified Community” project, a joint venture with New York University’s Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP). The partnership aims to create the nation’s first “Quantified Community” – a fully-instrumented urban neighborhood that will measure and analyze key physical and environmental attributes at Hudson Yards. With this new project, Related and Oxford seek to deliver an enhanced experience for both tenants and residents while improving operational efficiencies and productivity at the complex. “The ability to conceive of and develop an entirely new neighborhood creates tremendous opportunities. Hudson Yards will be the most connected, measured, and technologically advanced digital district in the nation,” said Jay Cross, President of Related Hudson Yards. “Our cutting-edge commercial tenants are drawn to Hudson Yards for its state-of-the-art infrastructure featuring unprecedented wired, wireless, broadband, and satellite connectivity; and energy optimization through on-site power generation and central waste systems. Through our partnership with CUSP we will harness big data to continually...