Universities can play a role in addressing problems that negatively impact community wellbeing by developing ICT solutions in collaboration with community members. The document proposes an Athlone Living Lab that would use technology to care for, inform, and educate citizens on issues like substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. Some challenges to the lab include gaining community buy-in, funding, and ensuring sustainability. If innovative solutions are co-developed with communities, technology could empower citizens and improve social outcomes.

1. Technology to reconstruct Communities in Tension (CiT) Marlon Parker Wesley Nitsckie “ Passionate about reconstructing communities”

2. Reconstructing Communities

4. Technology to reconstruct Communities

8. Interaction Space University Community Incubation Space Community Development Space Socio-Techno “ Bridge”

9. Athlone Living Lab

10. Collaborative Network

11. Advice Support Network

12. Face to Face Counseling

13. Help Line Counseling

14. Advice Support Network

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