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Seeing Smart cities through a Geospatial Lens
The document discusses the concept of smart cities, emphasizing the integration of technology for improved urban planning and interaction among citizens, businesses, and government systems. It highlights the growth of internet-connected devices and offers strategies for developing smart communities, including establishing strong partnerships and focusing on GIS applications. Additionally, the document touches on specific applications like geo-enabled transportation and energy solutions in urban environments.
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Seeing Smart cities through a Geospatial Lens
- 1. Seeing Smart Citiesthrough a Geospatial Lens Tarik Dixon Senior Spatial Data Analyst National Spatial Data Analyst Land Information Council of Jamaica Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change GIS Business Executive Forum Knustford Court Hotel November 13th, 2015
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- 3. Smart City: TheConcept Smart City: city outfitted with technology which enables a higher degree of informational analytics and interaction between city systems, citizens and businesses Since 2008: - the number of devices connected to the internet exceeded the number of people - the number of people connecting to the internet wirelessly exceeded those connected via cables Synonyms for Smart City: Livable community; sustainable city; resilient city; smart nation; safe city; healthy community; smart communities & resilient communities Source: Esri, 2015 Source: Duff, 2014
- 4. ESRI’s recommendation fordeveloping a smart community strategy Start with a world class platform Develop a location strategy that allows governments to prioritize the GIS applications they need Deliver real solutions that serve government priorities Develop strong relationships with business partners SMART COMMUNITIES Source: Esri, 2015
- 5. Smart City: Transportation Geo-enabledtransport system The objective of any urban transport intervention Source: The World Bank, 2015
- 6. Stockholm Royal SeaportWaste to Energy Smart City: Energy Source: www.stockholmroyalseaport.com, 2015
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- 8. Marrying Urban Planning& Geospatial Technologies Source: Esri, 2015
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- 10. Tarik Dixon Senior SpatialData Analyst National Spatial Data Management Division Land Information Council of Jamaica tarik_dixon@hotmail.com Thank You
Editor's Notes
- #2 Planners are the architects of smart cities
- #3 I'm educated and trained at the intersection of URBAN PLANNING, REAL ESTATE & GIS I view cities through a Geospatial Lens From an urban planning perspective I understand hopw cities are born Through real estate I understand how cities grow via the built environment With GIS I can design or model future cities