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This Recommendation provides a framework for using scientific techniques and data-driven methods to solve urban challenges including environment and sustainability. This framework consists of a four-step methodology that enables city stakeholders to use empirical evidence to assess, prioritize and boost their city applications. This framework first defines the core components of the city science application framework, including data, scientific techniques, the role of city science stakeholders and city science enablers. It then details the four-step methodology for implementing science solutions and assessing their projected impacts, including:

1) assessment of the current city science applications status (baselining);

2) identification of the prioritized areas to apply city science;

3) boosting city science applications using enablers;

4) assessment of projected city science applications impact.

The city science application framework provides a practical approach to solve urban challenges and is expected to support city stakeholders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

This Recommendation is based on [b-U4SSC F].