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Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
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A few simple steps can make your city smarter. Learn what they are.
The talk about smart cities is big right now – boosted by the COVID-19 threat, it has reached even the most far-flung corners of the Earth. Small and mid-sized towns are beginning to consider the move towards smart technologies, while the rapidly growing urbanization is the driving force behind the digital transformation of larger cities.
How does city management decide what technologies to implement first? What are the imminent needs of a city and how do we tackle them in order to create a functioning smart ecosystem instead of a fragmented one? Let’s find out!
One of the underlying principles of taking smart decisions is making informed decisions. This is where big data comes in – and this is the first step of the process, prior to investing in any big projects.
In order to gather data, IoT sensors and various monitoring tools can be installed to create an overview of the areas where a city needs improvement. From traffic monitoring to air pollution monitoring, aggregated data can give a glimpse into all the ways city management can interact with the systems in place in order to improve the citizens’ lives.
Citizens are also an important source of information. By utilizing easy and intuitive apps for digital citizenship, municipalities can create an open conversation that will pinpoint the strategic problems that matter the most to people.
There are only a few cities across the globe that went big on smart solutions from the beginning – scaling quickly and investing heavily in bringing new technology into every possible aspect of life. Singapore is one such example.
But Singapore perhaps sets the bar a bit too high, and most cities decide to grow one element of their infrastructure at a time anyway. So, where do you begin?
Here’s where big data and public opinion come into play. At the intersection of these two is the sweet spot of the smart innovation that can influence people’s lives the quickest, thus improving their satisfaction with city life and their openness towards other smart innovations.
For many cities across the globe, this is mobility – implementing a better public transit system that is both easy to use and cost-effective. A connected public transport network can help people save time that they can then spend on their favourite activities, and can even improve the ecological footprint of the whole city.
Speaking of which, another area of improvement, especially in megapolises, is air quality. Polluted air can influence not only the lifestyle of people (forcing them to wear respirator masks) but also their health. By working to improve air quality, city management is actively working towards improving the health of citizens.
Improving the connectivity in a city is a must from the onset of any smart endeavour – from introducing a quick and reliable mobile and Wi-Fi connection to consolidating all existing monitoring systems and sensors into a single unit of centralised data collection. By doing this, city management can quickly improve traffic, relocate public transit assets, affect decisions related to air quality, redistribute parking spots, and much more.
The driving force behind this change can be a perhaps shocking part of the city’s infrastructure – namely lighting poles. The new smart poles can be fitted with various sensors and wireless connection to transmit real-time data. This will contribute to an integrated data stream that can then help municipalities make informed decisions right when they’re needed.
We are accustomed to hearing the smart stories of big cities, but mid-sized – and even small ones, also have the potential to take the step towards new technologies. In every city, there are areas that can be significantly improved with the help of modern solutions that are already available on the market.
Ready to start exploring the options? Let us help you with a one-on-one consultation – contact us today!
Telelink City can partner with global and local institutions to efficiently integrate this solution in your city.
Contact us:
website: telelink-city.com
e-mail: telelink-city@telelink.com
This article was originally published on: https://telelink-city.com/smart-solutions-for-smart-cities-where-to-begin/
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
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