For many years, urban sciences relied heavily on traditional, authoritative data sources. However, a paradigm shift has occurred recently with the advent of citizen-driven data contribution. This evolution in data acquisition for urban science is attributable to advancements in positioning and navigation technologies, widespread use of digital devices, the rise of Web 2.0, enhanced broadband communications, and refined data management techniques. The significance of crowdsourced geospatial data in the realm of urban sciences is now widely acknowledged. A diverse array of novel data sources has been increasingly gaining prominence. These include, but are not limited to, social media platforms, street view images, GPS signals from cellphones, smartphone applications, transaction records, online mapping services, and sensor data crowdsourced from the public. This innovative approach to data collection, fuelled by contributions from individuals around the globe, opens up possibilities for accessing data that would otherwise remain untapped. This editorial aims to offer a unique perspective on how crowdsourced geospatial data is revolutionizing the field of urban sciences. We categorize the studies into five primary areas: 1) tourism, 2) urban visuals and perception, 3) urban infrastructure and functionality, 4) mobility and transportation, and 5) miscellaneous, and further discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for future research in this field.

多年来，城市科学严重依赖传统的权威数据源。然而，随着公民驱动的数据贡献的出现，最近发生了范式转变。城市科学数据采集的这种发展归功于定位和导航技术的进步、数字设备的广泛使用、Web 2.0 的兴起、增强的宽带通信和精细的数据管理技术。众包地理空间数据在城市科学领域的重要性现已得到广泛认可。各种各样的新颖数据源越来越受到重视。其中包括但不限于社交媒体平台、街景图像、手机 GPS 信号、智能手机应用程序、交易记录、在线地图服务以及公众众包的传感器数据。这种创新的数据收集方法在全球个人贡献的推动下，为访问原本尚未开发的数据提供了可能性。这篇社论旨在就众包地理空间数据如何彻底改变城市科学领域提供独特的视角。我们将研究分为五个主要领域：1) 旅游业，2) 城市视觉和感知，3) 城市基础设施和功能，4) 流动性和交通，5) 其他，并进一步讨论未来面临的挑战和机遇该领域的研究。