Municipalities including
IDC Government Insights named winners this week in the fourth annual
Winners in the SCNAA illustrate best practice examples of how forward-thinking municipalities are effectively leveraging technology and innovation to offer new services and economic opportunities and to meet the needs and expectations of citizens and residents. The following municipalities are recognized for unprecedented progress in creating and sustaining smart city projects across the following 11 categories:
1. Administration (e.g., Back Office, Digital Legislating)
ePermits -
2. Civic Engagement (e.g., Open Data, City Portals, 311 apps)
3. Digital Equity and Accessibility (e.g., Public WiFi, Accessibility Services, ADA Compliance)
Ocala Fiber Network (OFN) -
4. Education (e.g., Smart Campus, Smart Classrooms, Virtual Offerings, Online and Remote Services)
5. Public Health and Social Services
6. Public Safety (e.g., Real-time Crime Centers, Officer Wearables, Video Analytics, NextGen 911, Early Warning Systems)
Smart City and Parks -
7. Smart Buildings (e.g., Capacity Planning, Return-to-Work Programs, Sustainability and Security Systems) TIE
NYCx Co-Labs: Housing Rights Challenge -
8. Sustainable Infrastructure (e.g., Smart Water, Smart Lighting, Waste Collection, Environmental Monitoring, Resiliency)
Advanced Water Metering Infrastructure -
9. Transportation (e.g., Connected & Autonomous Vehicles, Public Transit, Ride-Hailing/Ride-Sharing) TIE
Automated Deficiency Reporting on Roads using AI on Municipal Vehicles -
10. Transportation Infrastructure (e.g., Parking, Transit Hubs; Traffic Management and Equipment for Connected and/or Autonomous Vehicles)
Pedestrian Analysis of the MLK Smart Corridor -
11. Urban Planning and Land Use (e.g., Permitting, Licensing, Inspection & Zoning: Digital Twins, Community Resiliency)
Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Inspect City Roadways -
'We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the winners of our fourth annual SCNAA; forward-thinking municipalities underpinned by strong leadership, innovative technology, and commitment to the public that executed and sustained successful smart city initiatives amid challenging times,' said Ruthbea Yesner, vice president, IDC Government Insights and Smart Cities and Communities Strategies. 'We look forward to continuing our dedicated award program to encourage continued innovation among smart city initiatives and usher in the next generation of thought leaders and change makers across
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