Shaping Tomorrow's Age-Friendly Cities at Smart City Expo World Congress
URBANAGE recently made a resounding impact at the esteemed Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, showcasing a series of presentations
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Accessibility issues and needs that were identified
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providing means for older adults to participate in urban planning;
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solve accessibility/mobility issues by collecting, visualising and sharing relevant, up to date and area specific data to inform decision making;
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create datasets of interesting and enjoyable places to assist in future planning efforts;
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measuring travel-time in Helsinki region considering needs of older citizens.
Solutions to these needs will be piloted with the following three use cases:
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feedback on accessibility issues - piloted in Vuosaari
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point of Interest - piloted in Vuosaari
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travel-Time Matrix - piloted in the whole metropolitan area
Accessibility issues and needs that were identified
-
providing means for older adults to participate in urban planning;
-
solve accessibility/mobility issues by collecting, visualising and sharing relevant, up to date and area specific data to inform decision making;
-
create datasets of interesting and enjoyable places to assist in future planning efforts;
-
measuring travel-time in Helsinki region considering needs of older citizens.
Solutions to these needs will be piloted with the following three use cases:
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feedback on accessibility issues - piloted in Vuosaari
-
point of Interest - piloted in Vuosaari
-
travel-Time Matrix - piloted in the whole metropolitan area
technology approach
architecture. integration. platform
technology approach
URBANAGE
URBAN PLANNING platform
We believe in a future of urban planning, where innovation and inclusivity converge to reshape the landscapes of our cities. In a rapidly evolving world, the traditional approaches to urban planning are becoming obsolete, necessitating a paradigm shift towards embracing disruptive technologies. Modernizing urban planning is not just a matter of convenience; it is a crucial step towards creating cities that are inclusive and fair. By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and smart infrastructure, we can develop more responsive and adaptable urban environments that cater to the diverse needs of all residents. Check out the results from our transformative journey.
Vision Videos
Introductory video to URBANAGE's mission - to transform urban planning by leveraging disruptive technologies to create more age-friendly cities.
Message from a City policy maker on how he envisions new technologies can transform urban planning in the city of Messina
Deliverables
Ecosystem prototype report outlining platform architecture and use in each of the test cities (pilots)
AI algorithms and simulation tools report outlining how artificial intelligence and prediction capabilities are framed in the urban planning platform
Challenges, user requirements and solutions outlining results of co-creation activities within the URBANAGE project.
Publications
Older People and the Smart City – Developing Inclusive Practices to Protect and Serve Vulnerable Populations - Smart City and Digital Urban Twin technology relies heavily on data availability. In this peer-reviewed research article, we discuss how data on vulnerable population groups, in particular older people, can be obtained in an ethical and co-creative way
Invisible in the smart city: Using participatory design methods for age-friendly solutions - Smart City and Digital Urban Twin technology relies heavily on data availability. In this peer-reviewed research article, we discuss how data on vulnerable population groups, in particular older people, can be obtained in an ethical and co-creative way
Articles
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