--- title: "Lisbon Flood Management Case Study with Data Catalogue" canonical: "https://www.focus-bc.com/case-studies/smart-city-floods-data-lisbon/" locale: en type: case_study updated_at: "2026-05-22T13:12:15.566Z" --- # Lisbon Flood Management Case Study with Data Catalogue ## Overview Focus BC partnered with the Lisbon City Council to design and implement a **flood data catalogue platform** powered by [City as a Platform](https://www.city-platform.com/ "City as a Platform"), Google Maps and Google Data Studio. By integrating multiple data sources into a single system, the solution enables **real-time monitoring, historical analysis and future flood risk prediction**, supporting better decision-making and urban resilience. > This project has made a significant contribution to centralizing and structuring an innovative flood risk prevention database at a local scale. It responds to current climate change challenges and helps redefine technical requirements for a global environmental monitoring network. It is also a step forward in positioning Lisbon as a global, innovative and sustainable city, developed for people and with their involvement. Maria João Telhado, Head of Environment and Energy Division - Lisbon City Council ## The Challenge Due to its geographical location, Lisbon is highly vulnerable to flooding events caused by both **intense rainfall and tidal influences**. To effectively mitigate these risks, the municipality needed: - A deep understanding of historical environmental data (precipitation, tides) - The ability to identify cause-effect relationships - A clear view of territorial structure and urban organization - A system capable of integrating diverse data sources Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, making flood prevention and response even more critical. ## The Solution Focus BC implemented a **data catalogue platform** integrated into City as a Platform, combining: - A centralized data repository - A web-based interactive mapping application - Analytical dashboards for monitoring and insights The platform aggregates and processes multiple data layers, including: - Meteorological and tidal data - Transport infrastructure - Hydrogeology and environmental data - Urban planning and land use - Buildings and population - Digital terrain models This integrated approach enables the city to correlate historical data and supports the development of **predictive models for flood risk**. ![Data Catalogue for Risk Prevention and Smart City Resilience - Solution using City as a Platform - Screen 1](https://storage.googleapis.com/fbc-mkt-assets/focusbc/case-studies/smart-city-floods-data-lisbon/1777646554281-86040cc5-03dd-4362-8735-08faf78ca85b.webp) ![Data Catalogue for Risk Prevention and Smart City Resilience - Solution using City as a Platform - Screen 1](https://storage.googleapis.com/fbc-mkt-assets/focusbc/case-studies/smart-city-floods-data-lisbon/1777646554281-86040cc5-03dd-4362-8735-08faf78ca85b.webp) ![Data Catalogue for Risk Prevention and Smart City Resilience - Solution using City as a Platform - Screen 2](https://storage.googleapis.com/fbc-mkt-assets/focusbc/case-studies/smart-city-floods-data-lisbon/1777646554729-2bb7e11f-9981-48b4-aaaa-8216475ae742.webp) ![Data Catalogue for Risk Prevention and Smart City Resilience - Solution using City as a Platform - Screen 3](https://storage.googleapis.com/fbc-mkt-assets/focusbc/case-studies/smart-city-floods-data-lisbon/1777646554987-6a5c0cc7-2ae7-4dc3-be22-3e4e249c67f3.webp) ![Data Catalogue for Risk Prevention and Smart City Resilience - Solution using City as a Platform - Screen 4](https://storage.googleapis.com/fbc-mkt-assets/focusbc/case-studies/smart-city-floods-data-lisbon/1777646555279-b2fa274d-9f93-44cf-a4c2-63461de97e74.webp) ![Data Catalogue for Risk Prevention and Smart City Resilience - Solution using City as a Platform and Google Data Studio - Screen 5](https://storage.googleapis.com/fbc-mkt-assets/focusbc/case-studies/smart-city-floods-data-lisbon/1777646556361-8592e0fe-c17c-4b21-8a30-51a9c1ce8c45.webp) ![Data Catalogue for Risk Prevention and Smart City Resilience - Solution using City as a Platform - Screen 6](https://storage.googleapis.com/fbc-mkt-assets/focusbc/case-studies/smart-city-floods-data-lisbon/1777646556595-86a20442-20c9-41b9-80fa-60976b115c15.webp) ![Data Catalogue for Risk Prevention and Smart City Resilience - Solution using City as a Platform and Google Data Studio- Screen 7](https://storage.googleapis.com/fbc-mkt-assets/focusbc/case-studies/smart-city-floods-data-lisbon/1777646556811-b3b59fb7-e9e0-4d6e-a9dd-8616a4b55af2.webp) ### Key Capabilities - Centralized integration of multiple data sources - Real-time and historical data visualization - Location intelligence and map-based analysis - Cross-domain insights for urban planning and risk management - Scalable architecture for predictive modeling ## Platform in Action - Heat map visualization of flood risk intensity across Lisbon - Interactive maps highlighting vulnerable riverside areas - Layered views of infrastructure, land use and zoning - Dashboards for meteorological and tidal monitoring - Data tables supporting vulnerability classification and analysis ## The Results - Intuitive platform accessible to multiple stakeholders - Secure and centralized data repository replacing fragmented systems - Improved data reliability through automated collection - Transparent access to relevant information for analysis and public use - Near real-time data availability across multiple sources - Stronger foundation for predictive flood management ## Conclusion City as a Platform enables Lisbon to better understand, monitor and manage flood risks, strengthening resilience in the face of climate change. By combining data integration, location intelligence and real-time insights, the city is now equipped to make faster, smarter and more informed decisions. ## About the Client Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal, with over 500,000 inhabitants across approximately 100 km². Located along the Tagus River and built across seven hills, the city includes 24 parishes and a 15.7 km riverfront. Lisbon has positioned itself as a leading European city in innovation, sustainability and urban development, with a strong focus on attracting talent, investment and forward-thinking initiatives.