At Canopy AI, we believe that communities deserve a clear view of how land development affects their environment, health, and future — before the concrete is poured.
We’re building a public benefit company focused on democratizing access to development forecasts, environmental impact data, and synthetic AI models that simulate what’s next. Our platform helps residents, planners, and researchers visualize change, model outcomes, and advocate with evidence.
Using a mix of open geospatial data, custom datasets, and machine learning, our tools make it easier to answer questions like:
- How will this proposed project affect runoff into nearby creeks?
- What will the tree canopy look like in 10 years?
- Are low-income neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by zoning changes?
These are not just technical questions — they are questions of equity, resilience, and community power.
We’re starting with a pilot near Greenville, South Carolina, where new development pressures are colliding with one of the Upstate’s most treasured natural areas. Our platform will help visualize proposed developments, assess risk, and empower stakeholders with insights backed by data — not guesswork.
What Makes Canopy AI Different?
🌐 Open by default
We work in the open — contributing tools, publishing data, and inviting collaboration.
🧠 AI at every layer
From land segmentation to synthetic forecasting, our generative models are trained to simulate future impacts.
🔒 Data stewardship with integrity
We prioritize transparency and community ownership of data.
🤝 No clients, just collaborators
Our value flows from strategic partnerships with planners, researchers, and environmental stewards — not one-off contracts.
We’re not just another startup. We’re a community of practice, blending environmental science, civic technology, and machine learning to ensure everyone has access to intelligent foresight.
What’s Next?
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing:
- Early previews of our pilot impact app
- Our open-source canopy_geotools Python library
- Calls for collaborators, testers, and advisors
If you care about smart development, resilient communities, and AI for good — we’d love to have you in the canopy.
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