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Applying foundation model embeddings towards urban livability evaluation

arXiv · AI, language, vision and robotics · article · Sep 8, 2026 · UTC

While accurate measurement of socioeconomic indicators remains challenging in data-scarce regions, which limits policy interventions and resource allocation, high-resolution geospatial data is widely available and can contain information on various livability statistics. We investigate which physical features are encoded within foundation model embeddings, such as AlphaEarth, AnySat, and TerraMind, and provide a systematic framework for identifying the most predictive geospatial indicators. By analyzing how different types of geospatial data influence urban livability predictions, our approach

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