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[[Intelligent Transportation]] | |
| Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) refers to the use of advanced technologies such as sensors, communication networks, and data analytics to improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of transportation systems. | ||
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[[Interfacing Smart Buildings with City Services and Infrastructure]] | |
| This section discusses some of the opportunities relative to an interface of the buildings and city services and infrastructure where utility companies, local governments, and property owners can partner to improve the built environment, and operational efficiency, save money, and conserve resources.
The first part outlines the benefits of good Buildings and City infrastructure interface and describes the connections of Smart Buildings to City Services and Infrastructure. The second section will outline recommended KPIs of the good interface of building with urban services. The third section identifies various elements of Building-connected City Services and Infrastructure and the final section provides a Case Study. . | ||
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[[Interfacing with City Services and Utilities]] | |
| Understanding the resources that are needed to create a Smart City, the resources that are available to do so, and the monetary and environmental costs associated with these resources is the driving force of fostering such a relationship. In short, it is simply difficult for a city or utility company alone to build an entire Smart City; however, together they capitalize on their respective areas of expertise to weed out the less beneficial smart technology solutions and discover those that best suit the needs of their citizens. | ||
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[[Internet of Things]] | |
| The scope of this Blueprint will be on the IoT networks themselves – the physical and logical layers, not necessarily the software applications and data generated therefrom. | ||
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[[Introduction to Public WI-FI Use Cases]] | |
| Public Wi-Fi has a large number of use cases. This section seeks to provide guidance and information related to the most prominent types and will provide a general overview of the most frequently cited use cases for implementing Public Wi-Fi. | ||
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[[Key Smart City Risk Management Considerations]] | |
| Operationalizing and standardizing risk management across the organization is critical for minimizing cybersecurity and privacy risks during the development and operation of Smart City capabilities and solutions. It will be up to cities and their partners to determine the appropriate risk management policies and processes to adopt and implement based on their current risk management practices, risk posture, and their risk management strategy. While aspects of risk management may seem daunting and challenging, there are certainly opportunities that cities can leverage to their advantage. | ||
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[[Knowledge Management]] | |
| Knowledge management is the process of storing, organizing, and sharing knowledge and information within an organization or group of people. The goal of knowledge management is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization by making it easier for people to access and use relevant information and expertise. | ||
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[[Law and Order]] | |
| "Law and order" is a phrase that refers to the principles and system of governance that ensures that laws are created, enforced, and upheld in society. It is a concept that emphasizes the importance of maintaining peace, safety, and security through the rule of law. | ||
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[[Legal Issues]] | |
| Municipalities should be prepared to investigate legal issues that could impact their Public Wi-Fi project.
This document is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. Issues from our perspective will be classified below in terms of 1) the Regulatory Landscape and 2) Organizational Responsibilities. | ||
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[[Looking Beyond Today’s Smart City Deployment]] | |
| According to McKinsey & Company, the value of Internet of things technologies in the smart city environment is worth between $930 billion to $1.7 trillion per year in 2025. The impact is staggering and much of the projected ROI is based on effective data collection, management, processing, interpretation and timely application in the field. With less than 1% of the data available being currently used, the opportunity to make quantum leaps is enormous. Those organizations that incorporate interoperability into their existing systems obtain 40% more value. Additionally, the industrial use case for data is 200% more valuable than in the consumer markets. Clearly cities must unlock the value of data beyond the hype. | ||
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[[Low Income Housing]] | |
| Low-income housing refers to housing that is intended for households with low incomes. | ||
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[[Marketing & Outreach]] | |
| Municipalities tend to have standard channels of communicating news and project information to their constituents. Most often this includes public announcements, meetings, and eventually a press release. | ||
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[[Measurement]] | |
| Wellbeing refers to a state of being happy, healthy, and comfortable in one's life. It encompasses a range of physical, mental, and emotional factors, and can be influenced by a variety of factors such as genetics, environment, and personal choices. | ||
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[[Measuring Transportation Performance]] | |
| The purpose of this wiki page is to explain the limitations of conventional transportation HKPIs and to promote the use of HKPIs for accessibility of services and resources in a city. The page aims to provide an overview of the benefits of using HKPIs for accessibility, examples of such metrics, and case studies of cities that have successfully implemented them. It also provides recommendations for cities and transportation planners to implement HKPIs for accessibility of services and resources in order to promote social equity and inclusion. | ||
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[[Mental Health]] | |
| Mental health refers to a person's overall well-being in relation to their emotional, psychological, and social functioning. It encompasses a wide range of mental states and conditions, including mood, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. | ||
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[[Mobile Device and Communications Networks]] | |
| Mobile communication networks are wireless communication networks that are used to support the transmission of voice, data, and other types of information to and from mobile devices, such as cellphones and tablets. Mobile communication networks are an essential component of modern telecommunications infrastructure, and they enable people to communicate and access information from anywhere at any time. | ||
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[[Mobility]] | |
| Mobility has been a constantly evolving critical feature of human civilization. Major changes and advances in mobility have been linked to the advent of new power sources (animals, wind, steam, fossil fuels, super dense batteries, etc.). | ||
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[[Mobility Hubs]] | |
| A mobility hub is a transportation facility that provides multiple modes of transportation and serves as a central point for people to connect to different types of transportation services. Mobility hubs can be located in urban, suburban, or rural areas and can include a range of transportation options, such as buses, trains, bicycles, electric scooters, and carsharing services. | ||
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[[Modular Buildings]] | |
| Modular building systems refer to the construction of buildings using prefabricated components that are assembled on site to form a complete structure. The history of modular building systems dates back to the 18th century, when the concept of prefabrication was first introduced. | ||
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[[Municipal Services]] | |
| Municipal services are a range of services provided by local governments to the residents of a city, town, or other municipality. | ||
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[[Next Generation Building Operations]] | |
| This section explores how the next generation of smart building operations, functionality and maintenance is utilizing the (IoT) internet of things to operate at full interconnectivity, functionality and efficiency. Smart building , operations, functionality and maintenance capabilities cut energy consumption and CO2 emissions, reduce maintenance costs and extend equipment lifetime. Various systems offer actionable insights, drive fewer complaints from occupants, decrease the need for unscheduled maintenance and reduce energy costs and carbon footprint. In the time of pandemic or other extreme events, smart buildings may offer autonomous operation. | ||
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[[Open Data]] | |
| The way to think about data is as a new currency – a store of value. What is the value of data, it is a similar question to what is the value of the USD or GBP. The answer for the value of USD is that it is a “basket of goods” because the USD is a store of (potential) value. Stuff you can spend the USD on. | ||
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[[Open Source]] | |
| Open source refers to a type of software or technology whose source code is publicly available and can be modified and distributed by anyone. This means that the underlying code that makes the software or technology work is freely accessible to the public, and can be modified, improved, or distributed by anyone without the need for permission from the original creator. | ||
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[[Organic Farming]] | |
| Organic farming is a method of farming that focuses on using natural methods to grow crops and raise animals, without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). | ||
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[[Organisation of Cities]] | |
| City governments are also typically organised into various bureaus, departments or agencies that are responsible for different functions and services. These may include departments or agencies responsible for public works, transportation, public safety, parks and recreation, health and human services, and other areas. | ||
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[[Organizational and Individual Productivity and Wellness of Smart Buildings]] | |
| This section explores the application of smart technologies in buildings to increase the ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY and WELLNESS of the various private/public sector stakeholders: the owners & investor organizations, property and facility management organizations, government and corporate tenants (i.e. organizations who occupy or rent space) and individual occupants. | ||
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[[Permaculture]] | |
| Permaculture is a holistic design system that aims to create sustainable human settlements and agricultural systems by mimicking the patterns and relationships found in nature. | ||
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[[Physical Health]] | |
| Physical health refers to the overall well-being of the body and its systems, including the cardiovascular system, the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory system, and the digestive system. It is the ability of the body to perform daily activities, resist and recover from illnesses and injuries, and maintain balance and physical fitness. | ||
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[[Practical Guide: Deploying an IoT Network]] | |
| Today’s IoT market is already crowded; there is a confusing multitude of IoT connectivity options.
However, there are some important ways to distinguish them. | ||
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[[Practical Guide: IoT Cybersecurity & Privacy]] | |
| With the advent of IoT devices and their rapid and wide adoption in Smart Cities, municipalities face an urgent necessity to ensure the IoT-related ecosystems are trustworthy by design. New regulations will no doubt be enacted by the federal and local regulatory bodies in due time, but municipalities face an urgent need for practical guidance for built-in security and privacy protection. | ||
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[[Precision Farming]] | |
| Precision farming is a type of smart agriculture that uses technology such as GPS, sensors, and mapping tools to gather data on soil conditions, weather patterns, and crop growth. This data can then be used to make more informed decisions about planting, fertilization, and harvesting. The goal of precision farming is to increase yields while minimizing waste and environmental impact by applying inputs such as seeds, fertilizer, and pesticides at the right time and in the right amount. Precision farming can also include the use of precision farming equipment such as auto-steer tractors, yield monitors and variable rate application equipment which helps farmers to apply inputs in a more precise and efficient way. Overall, precision farming is a data-driven approach to farming that uses technology to optimize crop production and improve efficiency. | ||
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[[Predictive Modeling]] | |
| Predictive modeling is a process of using statistical and machine learning algorithms to analyze historical data and make predictions about future events. | ||
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[[Procurement]] | |
| The following sections provide a blueprint for the procurement process for Public Wi-Fi networks. | ||
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[[Project Management]] | |
| While Public Wi-Fi deployments differ in purpose, reason, and size from agency to agency, the need for solid project management is consistent across the board. The collective ideas in this section provide a modular project management approach by breaking groups of task areas into milestone clusters. | ||
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[[Public Safety and Response]] | |
| This chapter addresses technology requirements definition, development, and deployment among traditional emergency services and first responder agencies—police and fire, EMS, search and rescue, and emergency management, particularly as employed in EOCs. | ||
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[[Public Safety-Resilience and Regeneration of Communities]] | |
| Extreme heat and heatwaves are becoming a significant concern for many world cities and communities, and it's rapidly worsening due to the impact of climate change. Extreme heat events have severe impacts on ecosystems, infrastructure, human health, and economies. These heatwaves are not only a consequence of escalating global temperatures, but they also symbolize an acute emergency for urban environments worldwide In several locations the extreme heat is exacerbated by poor air quality caused by smoke from wildfires. | ||
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[[Quality of Life]] | |
| Quality of life (QOL) is a multidimensional concept that refers to the overall well-being and satisfaction of individuals with their lives. | ||
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[[Regenerative Agriculture]] | |
| REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE (RegenAG) involves shifting from a carbon intensive food system to carbon-negative agriculture that restores rather than degrades ecosystems. While there is no globally accepted definition, this term is widely accepted to refer to integrated systems of farming, ranching, and pastoral practices that contribute to stabilizing the planet’s climate and carbon cycles by rehabilitating and safeguarding biodiversity and living systems. | ||
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[[Regenerative Urbanism]] | |
| Regenerative urbanism is a philosophy and approach to urban design and development that aims to create cities and communities that not only sustain themselves, but also improve the health and well-being of both the natural environment and the people who live in them. | ||
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[[Resilience Hubs]] | |
| This chapter demonstrates how integrated smart systems that draw on a number of technologies, processes, and data can enable a community structures to function more efficiently for their main purpose as well as be prepared to serve as a “community resiliency hub” and/or “emergency shelter” as needed. Selecting a school as a community resilience hub leverages its existing function for families already charged with protecting children, employing vetted professionals, and communicating with parents, public safety agencies, and city government as well as embuing the school with some additional important functions and responsibilities to an extended community population. (The pilot for this project--using the Buckman School in Portland, Oregon--received a National Science Foundation Planning Grant in 2022.) | ||
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[[Right-of-way Management]] | |
| Right-of-way management is the process of planning, coordinating, and maintaining the use of land that is reserved for transportation purposes, such as roads, highways, and public transit systems. Right-of-way management involves managing the use of the land and infrastructure within the right-of-way, as well as coordinating the activities of the various entities that may use the right-of-way, such as utilities, public agencies, and private contractors. | ||
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[[Rural]] | |
| A rural community is typically defined as a group of people living in a rural area, which is an area that is not considered to be urban or suburban. Rural areas are typically characterized by lower population densities, less developed infrastructure, and a greater reliance on agriculture and natural resources for economic activity. | ||
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[[Self Driving Policies and Procedures]] | |
| Since 2012, 41 states and the District of Columbia have considered legislation relating to AVs. 21 states and the District of Columbia have passed AV
legislation. Additionally, the governors of Arizona, Massachusetts, Washington, and Wisconsin have signed executive orders relating to AVs. | ||
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[[Sensor Technology]] | |
| Sensor technologies play a crucial role in smart systems by providing real-time data on the status and conditions of these systems, enabling them to make decisions and take actions based on the data received. | ||
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[[Shared Mobility]] | |
| Shared mobility refers to the use of shared transportation services, such as ride-sharing, car-sharing, and bike-sharing, to meet individual and collective transportation needs. The goal of shared mobility is to provide convenient and affordable transportation options that can help reduce the number of personal vehicles on the road and promote the use of more sustainable modes of transportation. | ||
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[[Smart Building-related Mobility]] | |
| Buildings have a very symbiotic relationship with transportation. People have to get to the buildings on foot, by bicycle or other mobility devices, public transport or car (in exceptional cases by helicopter and in future by drone). Cars have created a demand for parking space in the building. Then there are deliveries and waste collection typically by trucks. | ||
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[[Smart Buildings O&M]] | |
| This section explores how the next generation of smart building operations, functionality and maintenance is utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) to operate at full interconnectivity, functionality and efficiency. | ||
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[[Smart Grid]] | |
| A smart grid is an advanced version of the traditional electrical grid that uses digital technology to improve the efficiency, reliability, and flexibility of the system. | ||
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[[Smart Lighting]] | |
| Smart lighting refers to the use of digital technology to control, automate, and optimize lighting systems. | ||
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[[Smart Region Blueprint]] | |
| A smart region is more than just big data, technological connectivity and efficiency. It's about creating an interpersonal relationship between a region and its people. | ||