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Month: October 2017

Mayor de Blasio and Barcelona Mayor Colau Announce Joint Competition to Make Streets Safer and More Accessible for Pedestrians Who are Blind or Have Low Vision | Digital.NYC

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Latest cross-Atlantic cooperation builds on Vision Zero commitments, as well as those made in AccessibleNYC, the City’s comprehensive plan to enhance quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities NEW YORK–Mayor Bill de Blasio and Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau today announced a new joint call for innovative solutions to enhance safety at intersections for blind and low-vision pedestrians. This announcement…

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ARCHIVE: European Commission rewards British city Chester for enhancing accessibility for all

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European Commission rewards British city Chester for enhancing accessibility in its city life29/11/2016Access City Award 2017 – ChesterThe European Commission today announced the British city of Chester as the winner of the Access City Award. Chester was chosen out of 43 cities from 21 EU countries, because of its inclusive measures for people with a disability in different sectors, in…

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Social Challenges – Global Integration Platform

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Socialchallenges.eu is a platform aiming at creating a marketplace where actual social challenges can meet powerful and innovative solutions. A space where the work among different players make the European Social Ecosystem vibrant and collaborative. Where a challenge is transformed into a new business opportunity. The Platform supports committed Public Authorities, Private Companies, Third Sector Organisations in defining, prioritising social…

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Making SMART Cities Accessible for Persons with Disabilities

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Persons with disabilities have often been neglected and excluded from the various plans, schemes and campaigns of the Government. A case in point is the SMART Cities Mission that has hardly any mention of accessibility for persons with disabilities. More importantly, with technology being the cornerstone of the SMART Cities initiative, the already existing digital divide will only grow further…

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Boosting smart city inclusion, Microsoft and partners launch accessibility toolkit

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While sensor-enabled and connected cities will drive government forward, private and public sectors agree that making technology and services accessible to those with disabilities is essential.

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Disability: An Upside for Everyone in Unifying Smart City Design

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A number of Smart Cities are stepping up and making accessibility an inclusion a priority. In Seattle, accessible buses and light rail lines allow people who use wheelchairs to travel seamlessly across the network, while Portland’s LIFT paratransit service offers an essential shared-ride public transportation service for riders who are less mobile. Taxis are also going along for the ride.…

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Disability Access & Inclusion – Newcastle City Council

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Newcastle City Council adopted its Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2016-2019 prepared in accordance with s.12 of the NSW Disability Inclusion Act at its Ordinary Meeting on 22 March 2016. The plan outlines how council will contribute to making Newcastle an inclusive and accessible city for everyone.The Newcastle City Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2016-2019 was prepared in consultation with the…

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Meet the women leading the next generation of accessible and inclusive Smart Cities

Meet the women leading the next generation of Smart Cities: Toni Townes-Whitley | HuffPost

I recently attended the Smart Cities Conference in NYC’s Brooklyn Navy Yard where I interviewed Toni Townes-Whitley, Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector and Industry for part one of this series. You can read my in-depth interview with her below to learn more about her vision for Smart Cities 2.0, her thoughts on Artificial Intelligence, and her work…

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Smart Cities Week 2017: How 4 IT Leaders Made Effective Smart City Infrastructure Possible | StateTech Magazine

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Engaging community and key stakeholders to ensure useful technology investment and solid ROI are key to making smart city projects a success. Source: Smart Cities Week 2017: How 4 IT Leaders Made Effective Smart City Infrastructure Possible | StateTech Magazine

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Webinar: Citizen engagement in Smart Sustainable Districts projects – Daily Planet

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A webinar will be hosted by the Smart Sustainable Districts (SSD) network on 17 October from 14:00-15:30 CEST detailing its successful citizen engagement solutions and strategies. Source: Webinar: Citizen engagement in Smart Sustainable Districts projects – Daily Planet

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Australia launches new International Cyber Engagement Strategy | 2017-10-05 | OpenGovAsia

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Yesterday, The Hon Julie Bishop MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia officially announced the launch of the country’s International Cyber Engagement Strategy, which outlines Australia’s cyber affairs agenda for the next 3 years.The Strategy is underscored by private sector partnerships and presents a practical plan of action to position Australia to take full advantage of the opportunities of the…

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URBAN PATHWAYS project

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The Urban Pathways project will make a direct contribution to the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the Paris Agreement and will help delivering on the Sustainable Development Goal 11, by making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. This will include access to sustainable transport (11.2), improving air quality and waste management Source: URBAN PATHWAYS project

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Future Cities – a Cross Industry Mammoth | #SmartCity Roadmaps

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We have always talked that the governments’ mission ever is to Protect – keeping people safe and protected from disasters, economic shocks, crime and terrorism –, Provide – more and better services for their constituents, communities and businesses, improving how people work, live and enjoy – and Prosper – economy is becoming an even more critical element, the political mandate…

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There are Smart and Accessible Cities in Japan | LinkedIn

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Recently, I visited Japan from December 31, 2016 to January 14, 2017 and I want to share my experience with you. Aside from the warm welcome I received from my parents in law, I had a special experience as a person with disability who walks with the support of both a wheelchair or a pair of forearm crutches. In this…

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Stop trying to hire a growth hacker

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Should You Hire A Growth Hacker? I’ve talked to hundreds of founders, many of whom have been continually working in vain to fill a “growth hacker” or “user acquisition manager” role. It puts a zombie-running fear in my heart that young companies are waiting to adopt a data-driven approach until they find some unicorn marketer […] Source: Stop trying to…

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Building a People-Centric Smart City Ecosystem For All

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A truly digital city needs citizens, governments, businesses and industries to work together. Nearly every major city holds a 2020 digital city strategy. While the topic of digital cities has been gaining popularity, we are still seeing a major disconnect between strategy and execution. Without a clear market definition, the digital city and smart city terms are often interchanged. We…

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How can a city welcome driverless cars? | Prospect Magazine | #SmartCity

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The reality of driverlerss cars on UK roads is closer than you might think. The technology required for cars to drive themselves in simple scenarios has already been used. Self-parking, lane-centering, adaptive cruise control and automatic braking are already common features of mid-priced vehicles. But most of the barriers to adoption are down to people’s perceptions of how autonomous digital…

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Non-Accessible Sidewalks are From Hell

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Getting along a footpath isn’t always easy especially when some people act either illegally, or without thought for others. Make Way Day in Ireland is creating awareness of the common footpath obstructions that people with disability and pram pushers face every day. On Make Way Day volunteers put “Make Way Day” stickers on the obstacles in their path of travel.…

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68 Companies Score High When It Comes to Disability Inclusion | Easterseals Blog

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Source: These 68 Companies Score High When It Comes to Disability Inclusion | Easterseals Blog

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Dubai Set to Be Disability Friendly by 2020

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Dubai is making a lot of changes by 2020. The city will host the World Expo that year, and to gear up for the international event, Dubai has been working on a state-of-the-art expo site called District 2020. Once the expo is over, it will be used as residential and commercial space.It’s not only District 2020 that’s gearing up for…

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