Town of Olds officials attempt to dispel 'disinformation' about surveillance, land use bylaw and a 2018 application to the federal government's Smart Cities Challenge
The Town of Olds is the latest municipality in the area to have been contacted by people concerned it might be or become a “smart city” or “15-minute city.”
It is not – and has no plans to be – either, according to a town news release issued today, Feb. 9, intended to dispel disinformation.
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It takes data to build a smart city, for without it, there is no way online programs and services designed to help residents could be developed. Consulting firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) notes that municipalities around the world have access to huge sources of urban data with the potential to improve the citizen experience – from sensors on bridges and other IoT sources, to new online databases of public information.
However, it adds, “one of the biggest smart city challenges is harnessing insights from urban data not properly governed or managed, making it unusable.”
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Torontonians deserve effective digital services. To make it happen, the city can’t rely on legacy systems or private tech vendors that lobby it daily.
In 2022, residents expect high-quality digital services from their governments. Is the City of Toronto falling short of those expectations? And if so, what can be done about it?
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Live chat improves customer service in Planning & Development
The City of Calgary offers many services to Calgarians and customers. Effectively delivering those services while creating an efficient and enjoyable customer experience was at the forefront of the new Planning & Development online chat tool.
This feature allows a homeowner or business owner to connect with a City of Calgary planning service technician for information about the Land Use Bylaw, the Licence Bylaw, and the application and permitting process.
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Several manufacturers are looking into the possibilities of self-driving cars. However, to fully realize a future where vehicles function independently, a lot of considerations must be taken. Maintaining safety, functionality, and connectivity are all cornerstones in vehicle automation. Area X.O is a not-for-profit Ottawa-based innovation company that is researching breakthroughs in this field.