diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
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--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
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+version: 2
+updates:
+  # Maintain dependencies for GitHub Actions
+  - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
+    directory: "/"
+    schedule:
+      interval: "weekly"
diff --git a/.github/workflows/cd.yml b/.github/workflows/cd.yml
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index 0000000..addabaa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/cd.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+name: CD
+
+on:
+  workflow_dispatch:
+  pull_request:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+  release:
+    types:
+      - published
+
+jobs:
+  dist:
+    needs: [pre-commit]
+    name: Distribution build
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+
+      - name: Build sdist and wheel
+        run: pipx run build
+
+      - uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
+        with:
+          path: dist
+
+      - name: Check products
+        run: pipx run twine check dist/*
+
+  publish:
+    needs: [dist]
+    name: Publish to PyPI
+    environment: pypi
+    permissions:
+      id-token: write
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    if: github.event_name == 'release' && github.event.action == 'published'
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/download-artifact@v3
+        with:
+          name: artifact
+          path: dist
+
+      - uses: pypa/gh-action-pypi-publish@release/v1
+        if: github.event_name == 'release' && github.event.action == 'published'
+        with:
+          # Remove this line to publish to PyPI
+          repository-url: https://test.pypi.org/legacy/
diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
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--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+name: CI
+
+on:
+  workflow_dispatch:
+  pull_request:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+
+jobs:
+  pre-commit:
+    name: Format + lint code
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+      - uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        with:
+          python-version: "3.x"
+      - uses: pre-commit/action@v3.0.0
+        with:
+          extra_args: --hook-stage manual --all-files
+
+  checks:
+    name: Run tests for Python ${{ matrix.python-version }} on ${{ matrix.runs-on }}
+    runs-on: ${{ matrix.runs-on }}
+    needs: [pre-commit]
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        python-version: [3.10, 3.12]  # test oldest and latest supported versions
+        runs-on: [ubuntu-latest]  # can be extended to other OSes, e.g. [ubuntu-latest, macos-latest]
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+
+      - uses: actions/setup-python@v4
+        with:
+          python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+          allow-prereleases: true
+
+      - name: Install package
+        run: python -m pip install .[test]
+
+      - name: Test package
+        run: >-
+          python -m pytest -ra --cov --cov-report=xml --cov-report=term
+          --durations=20
+
+      - name: Upload coverage report
+        uses: codecov/codecov-action@v3.1.4
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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index 0000000..44afcc2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.gitignore
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+# Byte-compiled / optimized / DLL files
+__pycache__/
+*.py[cod]
+*$py.class
+
+# C extensions
+*.so
+
+# Distribution / packaging
+.Python
+build/
+develop-eggs/
+dist/
+downloads/
+eggs/
+.eggs/
+lib/
+lib64/
+parts/
+sdist/
+var/
+wheels/
+share/python-wheels/
+*.egg-info/
+.installed.cfg
+*.egg
+MANIFEST
+
+# PyInstaller
+#  Usually these files are written by a python script from a template
+#  before PyInstaller builds the exe, so as to inject date/other infos into it.
+*.manifest
+*.spec
+
+# Installer logs
+pip-log.txt
+pip-delete-this-directory.txt
+
+# Unit test / coverage reports
+htmlcov/
+.tox/
+.nox/
+.coverage
+.coverage.*
+.cache
+nosetests.xml
+coverage.xml
+*.cover
+*.py,cover
+.hypothesis/
+.pytest_cache/
+cover/
+
+# Translations
+*.mo
+*.pot
+
+# Django stuff:
+*.log
+local_settings.py
+db.sqlite3
+db.sqlite3-journal
+
+# Flask stuff:
+instance/
+.webassets-cache
+
+# Scrapy stuff:
+.scrapy
+
+# Sphinx documentation
+docs/_build/
+
+# PyBuilder
+.pybuilder/
+target/
+
+# Jupyter Notebook
+.ipynb_checkpoints
+
+# IPython
+profile_default/
+ipython_config.py
+
+# pyenv
+#   For a library or package, you might want to ignore these files since the code is
+#   intended to run in multiple environments; otherwise, check them in:
+# .python-version
+
+# pipenv
+#   According to pypa/pipenv#598, it is recommended to include Pipfile.lock in version control.
+#   However, in case of collaboration, if having platform-specific dependencies or dependencies
+#   having no cross-platform support, pipenv may install dependencies that don't work, or not
+#   install all needed dependencies.
+#Pipfile.lock
+
+# PEP 582; used by e.g. github.com/David-OConnor/pyflow
+__pypackages__/
+
+# Celery stuff
+celerybeat-schedule
+celerybeat.pid
+
+# SageMath parsed files
+*.sage.py
+
+# Environments
+.env
+.venv
+env/
+venv/
+ENV/
+env.bak/
+venv.bak/
+
+# Spyder project settings
+.spyderproject
+.spyproject
+
+# Rope project settings
+.ropeproject
+
+# mkdocs documentation
+/site
+
+# mypy
+.mypy_cache/
+.dmypy.json
+dmypy.json
+
+# Pyre type checker
+.pyre/
+
+# pytype static type analyzer
+.pytype/
+
+# Cython debug symbols
+cython_debug/
+
+# setuptools_scm
+src/*/_version.py
+
+
+# ruff
+.ruff_cache/
+
+# OS specific stuff
+.DS_Store
+.DS_Store?
+._*
+.Spotlight-V100
+.Trashes
+ehthumbs.db
+Thumbs.db
+
+# Common editor files
+*~
+*.swp
+
+
+# Misc
+.copier-answers.yml
diff --git a/.pre-commit-config.yaml b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
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--- /dev/null
+++ b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
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+ci:
+  autoupdate_commit_msg: "chore: update pre-commit hooks"
+  autofix_commit_msg: "style: pre-commit fixes"
+
+repos:
+  - repo: https://github.com/pre-commit/pre-commit-hooks
+    rev: "v4.4.0"
+    hooks:
+      - id: check-added-large-files
+      - id: check-case-conflict
+      - id: check-merge-conflict
+      - id: check-symlinks
+      - id: check-yaml
+      - id: debug-statements
+      - id: end-of-file-fixer
+      - id: mixed-line-ending
+      - id: name-tests-test
+        args: ["--pytest-test-first"]
+      - id: requirements-txt-fixer
+      - id: trailing-whitespace
+
+  - repo: https://github.com/astral-sh/ruff-pre-commit
+    rev: "v0.2.0"
+    hooks:
+      # first, lint + autofix
+      - id: ruff
+        types_or: [python, pyi, jupyter]
+        args: ["--fix", "--show-fixes"]
+      # then, format
+      - id: ruff-format
+
+
diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
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+++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
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+# Code of Conduct
+
+We value the participation of every member of our community and want to ensure 
+that every contributor has an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, 
+everyone who participates in the acbm project is expected to show respect and  courtesy to other community members at all time.
+
+In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as
+contributors and maintainers are dedicated to making participation in our project 
+a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression,
+level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal
+appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation. 
+
+## Our Standards
+
+Examples of behaviour that contributes to creating a positive environment
+include:
+
+- Using welcoming and inclusive language
+- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
+- Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
+- Focusing on what is best for the community
+- Showing empathy towards other community members
+
+Examples of unacceptable behaviour by participants include:
+
+- The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or
+ advances
+- Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+- Public or private harassment
+- Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic
+ address, without explicit permission
+- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+ professional setting
+
+<!-- 
+Modify the following sections to the needs of your project. 
+
+## Our Responsibilities
+
+## Enforcement
+-->
+
+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Turing Data Stories Code of Conduct](https://github.com/alan-turing-institute/TuringDataStories/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) which is based on the [scona project Code of Conduct](https://github.com/WhitakerLab/scona/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) 
+and the [Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org), version [1.4](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct.html)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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+See the [Scientific Python Developer Guide][spc-dev-intro] for a detailed
+description of best practices for developing scientific packages.
+
+[spc-dev-intro]: https://scientific-python-cookie.readthedocs.io/guide/intro
+
+# Setting up a development environment manually
+
+You can set up a development environment by running:
+```zsh
+poetry install
+```
+
+# Post setup
+
+You should prepare pre-commit, which will help you by checking that commits pass
+required checks:
+
+```bash
+pip install pre-commit # or brew install pre-commit on macOS
+pre-commit install # this will install a pre-commit hook into the git repo
+```
+
+You can also/alternatively run `pre-commit run` (changes only) or
+`pre-commit run --all-files` to check even without installing the hook.
+
+# Testing
+
+Use pytest to run the unit checks:
+
+```bash
+pytest
+```
+
+# Coverage
+
+Use pytest-cov to generate coverage reports:
+
+```bash
+pytest --cov=acbm
+```
+
+# Pre-commit
+
+This project uses pre-commit for all style checking. Install pre-commit and run:
+
+```bash
+pre-commit run -a
+```
+
+to check all files.
diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+# acbm
+
+[![Actions Status][actions-badge]][actions-link]
+[![PyPI version][pypi-version]][pypi-link]
+[![PyPI platforms][pypi-platforms]][pypi-link]
+
+A package to create activity-based models (for transport demand modelling)
+
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+python -m pip install acbm
+```
+
+From source:
+```bash 
+git clone https://github.com/alan-turing-institute/acbm
+cd acbm
+poetry install
+```
+
+
+## Usage
+
+
+## Contributing
+
+See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for instructions on how to contribute.
+
+## License
+
+Distributed under the terms of the [Apache license](LICENSE).
+
+
+<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
+[actions-badge]:            https://github.com/alan-turing-institute/acbm/workflows/CI/badge.svg
+[actions-link]:             https://github.com/alan-turing-institute/acbm/actions
+[pypi-link]:                https://pypi.org/project/acbm/
+[pypi-platforms]:           https://img.shields.io/pypi/pyversions/acbm
+[pypi-version]:             https://img.shields.io/pypi/v/acbm
+<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
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index 0000000..85db44e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/pyproject.toml
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+[build-system]
+requires = ["poetry_core>=1.0.0"]
+build-backend = "poetry.core.masonry.api"
+[tool.poetry]
+name = "acbm"
+version = "0.1.0"
+authors = [
+  "Hussein Mahfouz <husseinmahfouz93@gmail.com>",
+]
+homepage = "https://github.com/alan-turing-institute/acbm"
+repository = "https://github.com/alan-turing-institute/acbm"
+license = "Apache-2.0"
+description = "A package to create activity-based models (for transport demand modelling)"
+readme = "README.md"
+
+classifiers = [
+  "Development Status :: 1 - Planning",
+  "Intended Audience :: Science/Research",
+  "Intended Audience :: Developers",
+  "Operating System :: OS Independent",
+  "Topic :: Scientific/Engineering",
+
+]
+
+[tool.poetry.dependencies]
+python = ">=3.10"
+
+pytest = { version = ">=6", optional = true }
+pytest-cov = { version = ">=3", optional = true }
+
+[tool.poetry.dev-dependencies]
+pytest = ">= 6"
+pytest-cov = ">= 3"
+
+[tool.poetry.extras]
+test = ["pytest", "pytest-cov"]
+dev = ["pytest", "pytest-cov"]
+
+[tool.pytest.ini_options]
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+addopts = ["-ra", "--showlocals", "--strict-markers", "--strict-config"]
+xfail_strict = true
+filterwarnings = [
+  "error",
+]
+log_cli_level = "INFO"
+testpaths = [
+  "tests",
+]
+
+[tool.coverage]
+run.source = ["acbm"]
+port.exclude_lines = [
+  'pragma: no cover',
+  '\.\.\.',
+  'if typing.TYPE_CHECKING:',
+]
+
+
+
+[tool.ruff]
+src = ["src"]
+exclude = []
+line-length = 88  # how long you want lines to be
+
+[tool.ruff.format]
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+
+[tool.ruff.lint]
+select = [
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+  "B",           # flake8-bugbear
+  "I",           # isort
+  "ARG",         # flake8-unused-arguments
+  "C4",          # flake8-comprehensions
+  "EM",          # flake8-errmsg
+  "ICN",         # flake8-import-conventions
+  "ISC",         # flake8-implicit-str-concat
+  "G",           # flake8-logging-format
+  "PGH",         # pygrep-hooks
+  "PIE",         # flake8-pie
+  "PL",          # pylint
+  "PT",          # flake8-pytest-style
+  "RET",         # flake8-return
+  "RUF",         # Ruff-specific
+  "SIM",         # flake8-simplify
+  "UP",          # pyupgrade
+  "YTT",         # flake8-2020
+  "EXE",         # flake8-executable
+]
+ignore = [
+  "PLR",    # Design related pylint codes
+  "ISC001", # Conflicts with formatter
+]
+unfixable = [
+  "F401",   # Would remove unused imports
+  "F841",   # Would remove unused variables
+]
+flake8-unused-arguments.ignore-variadic-names = true  # allow unused *args/**kwargs
+
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index 0000000..8bdde1d
--- /dev/null
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+"""
+acbm: A package to create activity-based models (for transport demand modelling)
+"""
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+__all__ = ("__version__",)
+__version__ = "0.1.0"