1. Smart City
College Station
Smart City enhances city services while promoting
quality of life, public safety, sustainability and
economic development through the use of data
and technology.
June 13, 2019
2. What do smart cities do?
• Use data to provide transparency, improve resident services,
and predict needs.
• Use sensors to predict patterns, drive policy and anticipate needs.
• Get communities involved and engaged.
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3. Traits of Smart Cities
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Their CIOs have a seat at the table to talk about solving civic problems
as part of developing the larger strategic plan.
They enhance and develop Data Confidentiality, Integrity and Accessibility through Cyber
Security Program.
They build a foundation of smartness by focusing on building
a data and analytics program.
They establish community-centric communications to foster collaboration and trust.
They form mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships with the private sector,
higher education, and other jurisdictions.
They have a plan to get out of the brick and mortar IT business and build things.
They develop an innovation capability that can ideate, procure and prototype.
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5. Smart City/Community 2.0
STREET
LIGHTS
SMART BUILING
& ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
CO-CREATED AND CITIZEN OUTCOME-DRIVENUniversities
Government
CitizensPrivate Sector
Non-Profits
Philanthropies
Collaboration
Ecosystem
People-Centric Outcomes
Reduce Homelessness
Build Better Health
Enhance Public Spaces
Expand Mobility Options
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6. Established Programs at the City
CYBERSECURITY AND PRIVACY
Educate, collaborate and enhance security of data and technology assets.
ULTRA HIGH SPEED BROADBAND
Residential and commercial, dark fiber and dark conduit leasing
and open ground policy.
OPEN DATA PORTAL
Over 50 datasets include GIS, permitting, financials, public safety, and traffic.
SAFE TRANSACTION ZONE
Parking spaces at CSPD are designated as a safe transaction zone
with surveillance, lighting and signage.
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7. INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Traffic Command Center remote controls and monitors signals.
ELECTRIC SERVICES
ROAM street light monitoring and management system in conjunction
with LED fixtures.
Remote fault isolation and service restoration electric switches.
WASTEWATER RECAPTURE
Irrigation at Veterans and Central Parks.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Wind Watts program available for residential and commercial customers.
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Established Programs at the City
8. FIRE SERVICE
Rollout of drone policy and usage by Fire Department for situational analysis
and early detection of disasters and other community safety events.
CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT
Incident reporting application for code enforcement.
DIGITAL PERMITTING PROCESS
Digital plan submission and review.
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Established Programs at the City
9. Possible Future Smart City Projects
5G DEPLOYMENT
SMART PARKING
METERS
OPEN GIS & MORE
WASTE
MANAGEMENT
GRID & ENERGY
SMARTER
TRANSPORT
PUBLIC SAFETY
FACILITY
MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC-PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIPS
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10. Common Smart City Governance Models
External
• Chaired by Private Sector Leaders.
• Members include Private Sector Technology Leaders & Community Organizations.
Internal
• Chaired by City’s Chief Information Officer.
• Members include City Manager’s Office and Department Directors.
Public/Private
• Chaired by City’s Chief Information Officer.
• Members include City’s Leadership, Public Sector Partners, Private Sector Partners, Universities &
other Educational Entities and Community Representatives.
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11. In Austin, being a smart
city means solving real
problems for real people.
A smart city lives at the
intersection of
technology, data, and
community to create
economic growth,
resource efficiency, and
improved quality of life.
Building a connected,
inclusive, and resilient
community supporting
a high quality of life.
Texas Cities & Smart City Governance Models
A smart city advisory
council provides guidance
in establishing a roadmap
of well-coordinated,
equitable, and sustainable
smart city programs.
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12. Approval to move forward with College Station Smart City
Advisory Board led by City of College Station with representations,
including but not limited to:
• City’s Management Team
• Community Representation
• Texas A&M University
• College Station ISD
• Brazos County
• Brazos County Council of Governments
• Private sector partners
Staff Recommendation
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