{"id":4730,"date":"2021-10-12T11:04:21","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T15:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=4730"},"modified":"2023-12-12T14:33:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T19:33:58","slug":"why-inclusion-gets-key-to-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/why-inclusion-gets-key-to-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Guest Blog: Why Inclusion Gets the Key to the City"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The urgent lessons collaboration can teach us about Smart City innovation<\/h3>\n<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"The urgent lessons collaboration can teach us about Smart City innovation People support a world they help create. When cities take the time to involve their citizens and create partnerships between public and private stakeholders, they have more capital to leverage: community capital.\u00a0 Some of the largest grants, the most innovative projects, and the most successful tech experiments can be mapped to cities that focus on collaboration to leverage their community capital. These are cities that partner with their citizens, bring the public and private sector together, and turn research and tech-trends into projects and testbeds.\u00a0 So how are they doing it? What does it look like when Smart City tech trends intersect with a focus on collaboration and community? Check out the patterns of collaboration and community showcased by these three examples: Barcelona\u2019s Decidim\u00a0\u00a0 Barcelona famously gives its citizens a voice in city government decisions through Decidim, an open-source, digital, democratic platform. On Decidim, citizens can voice their opinions about city projects, make recommendations, track proposals, and participate in community-wide debates.\u00a0 \u201cAt a time when cities and societies are increasingly wary about technology\u2019s consequences, Barcelona is carefully leveraging it for the greater good \u2014 and setting an example for other cities to follow,\u201d writes Philip Preville in \u201cHow Barcelona is leading a new era of digital democracy.\u201d Citizen proposals on the Decidim platform have impacted everything from mobility and accessibility in Barcelona neighborhoods to sustainable initiatives in the city\\'s coastal areas. The Decidim software platform is also open-source and is now being leveraged by dozens of other cities around the world. Boston\u2019s Participatory Chinatown Boston is a leader in experimenting with inclusive smart initiatives, focusing on what\u2019s called focusing on what\\'s called \\\"participatory urbanism,\u201d or the use of mobile technology and other communication tools to help community members become active participants and stakeholders in urban planning. One unique example is the \u201cParticipatory Chinatown\u201d video game simulation. Through this simulation, community members participated in the planning and development process for an important historic area in Boston simply by playing a game \u2014 choosing a game character, exploring the area through virtual simulation, and trying to accomplish different tasks virtually, like finding a job. \u201cParticipatory Chinatown\u201d gave participants a chance to experience the neighborhood before participating in brainstorming sessions with city officials and urban planners.\u00a0 \u201cWith the help of big data and analytics, urban planners can now use simulations to anticipate the impact of urban development programs,\u201d writes Laura Adler in \u201cSimCities: Can City Planning Mistakes Be Avoided Through Data-Driven Simulations.\u201d \u201cUsing these tools, cities can become more sustainable and strategic, while the planning processes become ever more inclusive.\u201d The project has been praised for enabling civic participation among people who typically face language or socioeconomic barriers. Singapore\u2019s HealthCity Novena Faced with an aging population, Singapore is using Smart City technologies to raise productivity and meet the needs of older citizens. One project that highlights their collaborative approach to this Smart City goal is \u201cHealthCity Novena\u201d - Singapore\u2019s master plan for community-focused health.\u00a0 Novena is the medical precinct for the Central region of Singapore, and \u201cHealthCity Novena\u201d outlines cutting-edge, holistic improvements that are slated to be in place within Novena by 2030. \u201cTogether, we have developed a healthcare masterplan where buildings that perform complementary functions are sited together to optimise care and interlinked via sky bridges, pedestrian-friendly streets, leafy parks and underground car parks for safe, convenient and good access to care,\u201d writes Madam Kay Kuok, Chairman of Singapore\u2019s National Healthcare Group. In two ways, this project showcases the potential of Smart City collaboration: First, it shows an obvious emphasis on healthcare as a vital part of every citizens\u2019 quality of life. (Unsurprisingly, the city\u2019s leadership also had a strong response to COVID-19; Singapore was praised by the World Health Organization for its use of technology to address the pandemic, including the development of a COVID-19 tracing app and its use of chatbots to answer COVID-19 related questions). Second, the project showcases a collaboration between infrastructure and healthcare \u2014 an example of how the two systems can support one another in smarter city development. Collaboration in Your Smart City The conversation about collaboration in Smart City planning is absolutely vital right now. At this moment, officials in your city are planning Smart City projects. Maybe they\u2019re looking at how many homes and businesses have access to broadband, or they\u2019re considering smarter parking meters that alert drivers to open parking spots. Maybe they\u2019re discussing autonomous police stations where citizens can report a crime without talking to a person. Or maybe they\u2019re creating an app that will allow you to access city services online.\u00a0 Wherever you are right now, there are people nearby planning those projects for you and for the places you call home.\u00a0 So, get involved! Find out about the Smart City projects that are going on in your city. Follow your city service departments on social media so you know when they\u2019re holding Town Hall meetings and how you can voice your opinions. Find out who your city officials are! Learn about your City Council members, and whether your city has Citizen Action Committees. Some cities even offer Open Data brigades, composed of citizens who want to leverage Smart City data.\u00a0 Join. Learn what they\u2019re doing. Immerse yourself.\u00a0 At the end of the day, smart cities have the potential to change our world: to fight climate change, reduce crime, banish poverty, support our elderly citizens, and nurture our children. They offer the chance to have cleaner air, a higher quality of day-to-day life, more inclusive community events, and even less traffic. But, it\u2019s not the technology that\u2019s going to make that happen. It\u2019s the people.\u00a0 Dr. Sarah Glova (www.sarahglova.com) is a tech consultant and public speaker who researches how Smart City tech trends affect communities across the globe.\u00a0\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n     <\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People support a world they help create. When cities take the time to involve their citizens and create partnerships between public and private stakeholders, they have more capital to leverage: community capital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the largest grants, the most innovative projects, and the most successful tech experiments can be mapped to cities that focus on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collaboration<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to leverage their community capital. These are cities that partner with their citizens, bring the public and private sector together, and turn research and tech-trends into projects and testbeds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>So how are they doing it?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does it look like when Smart City tech trends intersect with a focus on collaboration and community? Check out the patterns of collaboration and community showcased by these three examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Barcelona\u2019s <i>Decidim<\/i>\u00a0<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barcelona famously gives its citizens a voice in city government decisions through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decidim.barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decidim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an open-source, digital, democratic platform. On Decidim, citizens can voice their opinions about city projects, make recommendations, track proposals, and participate in community-wide debates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt a time when cities and societies are increasingly wary about technology\u2019s consequences, Barcelona is carefully leveraging it for the greater good \u2014 and setting an example for other cities to follow,\u201d writes Philip Preville in \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/sidewalk-talk\/how-barcelona-is-leading-a-new-era-of-digital-democracy-4a033a98cf32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Barcelona is leading a new era of digital democracy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citizen proposals on the Decidim platform have impacted everything from mobility and accessibility in Barcelona neighborhoods to sustainable initiatives in the city&#8217;s coastal areas. The Decidim software platform is also open-source and is now being leveraged by dozens of other cities around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8876 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-1024x341.png\" alt=\"TDM Library: your one-stop-shop for update, expert DEI Resources. Explore the platform with a free trial. Click here to learn more.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-A.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/341;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Boston\u2019s <i>Participatory Chinatown<\/i><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston is a leader in experimenting with inclusive smart initiatives, focusing on what\u2019s called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">focusing on what&#8217;s called &#8220;participatory urbanism,\u201d or the use of mobile technology and other communication tools to help community members become active participants and stakeholders in urban planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One unique example is the \u201cParticipatory Chinatown\u201d<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video game simulation. Through this simulation, community members participated in the planning and development process for an important historic area in Boston simply by playing a game \u2014 choosing a game character, exploring the area through virtual simulation, and trying to accomplish different tasks virtually, like finding a job. \u201cParticipatory Chinatown\u201d gave participants a chance to experience the neighborhood before participating in brainstorming sessions with city officials and urban planners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWith the help of big data and analytics, urban planners can now use simulations to anticipate the impact of urban development programs,\u201d writes Laura Adler in \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govtech.com\/data\/simcities-can-city-planning-mistakes-be-avoided-through-data-driven-simulations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SimCities: Can City Planning Mistakes Be Avoided Through Data-Driven Simulations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d \u201cUsing these tools, cities can become more sustainable and strategic, while the planning processes become ever more inclusive.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project has been praised for enabling civic participation among people who typically face language or socioeconomic barriers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Singapore\u2019s <i>HealthCity Novena<\/i><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faced with an aging population, Singapore is using Smart City technologies to raise productivity and meet the needs of older citizens. One project that highlights their collaborative approach to this Smart City goal is \u201cHealthCity Novena\u201d &#8211; Singapore\u2019s master plan for community-focused health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novena is the medical precinct for the Central region of Singapore, and \u201cHealthCity Novena\u201d outlines cutting-edge, holistic improvements that are slated to be in place within Novena by 2030. \u201cTogether, we have developed a healthcare masterplan where buildings that perform complementary functions are sited together to optimise care and interlinked via sky bridges, pedestrian-friendly streets, leafy parks and underground car parks for safe, convenient and good access to care,\u201d writes Madam Kay Kuok, Chairman of Singapore\u2019s National Healthcare Group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In two ways, this project showcases the potential of Smart City collaboration: First, it shows an obvious emphasis on healthcare as a vital part of every citizens\u2019 quality of life. (Unsurprisingly, the city\u2019s leadership also had <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2021\/02\/doctor-singapore-covid-19-coronvirus-explains-country-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a strong response to COVID-19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; Singapore was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/03\/31\/countries-in-lockdown-should-try-what-singapore-is-doing-coronavirus-expert.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">praised by the World Health Organization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for its use of technology to address the pandemic, including the development of a COVID-19 tracing app and its use of chatbots to answer COVID-19 related questions). Second, the project showcases a collaboration between infrastructure and healthcare \u2014 an example of how the two systems can support one another in smarter city development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Collaboration in Your Smart City<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conversation about collaboration in Smart City planning is absolutely vital right now. At this moment, officials in your city are planning Smart City projects. Maybe they\u2019re looking at how many homes and businesses have access to broadband, or they\u2019re considering smarter parking meters that alert drivers to open parking spots. Maybe they\u2019re discussing autonomous police stations where citizens can report a crime without talking to a person. Or maybe they\u2019re creating an app that will allow you to access city services online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wherever you are right now, there are people nearby planning those projects for you and for the places you call home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, get involved! Find out about the Smart City projects that are going on in your city. Follow your city service departments on social media so you know when they\u2019re holding Town Hall meetings and how you can voice your opinions. Find out who your city officials are! Learn about your City Council members, and whether your city has Citizen Action Committees. Some cities even offer Open Data brigades, composed of citizens who want to leverage Smart City data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join. Learn what they\u2019re doing. Immerse yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, smart cities have the potential to change our world: to fight climate change, reduce crime, banish poverty, support our elderly citizens, and nurture our children. They offer the chance to have cleaner air, a higher quality of day-to-day life, more inclusive community events, and even less traffic. But, it\u2019s not the technology that\u2019s going to make that happen. It\u2019s the people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8041 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-A-1024x85.png\" alt=\"Display ad for TDM Library. Text says &quot;Find more content like this in TDM Library. Start my free trial&quot;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"85\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-A-1024x85.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-A-600x50.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-A-300x25.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-A-768x64.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-A.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/85;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Sarah Glova (<\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahglova.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.sarahglova.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a tech consultant and public speaker who researches how Smart City tech trends affect communities across the globe.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The urgent lessons collaboration can teach us about Smart City innovation People support a world they help create. 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