A hospital uses sensor data to understand the locations of assets and patients. This tells staff if they are facing a shortage of beds or if more personnel need to be moved to the emergency room. Big-box retailers do something similar, noting where customers congregate in relation to specific offerings.

Federal programs allocate funds to address underinvestment in disadvantaged
communities. Cities and businesses use demographic data to understand racial
equity and make more equitable decisions about the delivery of services.

The ability to test future conditions will become increasingly important as climate change creates more volatility. Geospatial digital twins are now commonly used when planning infrastructure projects. They allow engineers to test the project against various future climate scenarios, with an eye on weather extremes.