Example 1
Consider a city is contemplating major technology investments to address some immediate issues and to modernize its infrastructure to be more attractive to its citizens.
Some immediate issues:
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Power generation infrastructure not keeping up with fluctuating peak power needs
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Short of parking in downtown areas creating traffic jams by cars looking for available spaces
Some longer term goals:
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Reduce infrastructure costs
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To be an early Smart City adopter
We can help you:
Prioritize goals and objectives
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Weigh between expanding power generation capacity vs. smartly reducing consumption to release pressure on the power generation infrastructure
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Balance between special smart parking for downtown traffic relief vs. smart parking for the entire city
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Consider implications for city expansions over the next 30 years
Design and select solutions and new technologies
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Evaluate power generation expansion technology options and environmental implications
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Identify and design programs to reduce citizen’s power consumptions such as conversion to LED lightings, connecting smart HVAC and home appliance controls to the city’s power generation control system
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Explore smart parking meters, smart parking lots and parking-space-homing mobile apps
Integrate solutions with existing infrastructure
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Identify enhancements needed to regulate the power generation infrastructure with near real-time citizen power consumption input
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Consider integration of parking charges with toll charges automated billing
Mobilize city staff and citizens to Implement solution
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Develop education programs on smart city for staff, business communities, and citizens
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Encourage participation of staff throughout the project
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Design strategic citizen involvement points to solicit inputs, develop supports, and speed up adoption