FORGET ABOUT SMART CITY

START THINKING ABOUT ITS INHABITANT

Smart Metropolia Conference, November 2013
We all chase the
NEXT BIG THING
trends, microtrends,
countertrends
If we look at the future cities projects
it is clear that they respond to macrotrends
significant global changes:
economic, social, climate etc.
Rapid urbanization
Source: Unicef Urban Population Map
global warming
Water Scraper:
Sarly Adre Bin Sarkum
More: http://www.evolo.us/competition/water-scraper-underwater-architecture/
depletion of resources
More: http://masdarcity.ae/
Lots of talking about cities
is also in the context of new technologies
big data,
IoT
See full infographic: http://d3uifzcxlzuvqz.cloudfront.net/images/stories/content/smart-city/smart-city-final-small.png
But there is one thing
when you look at these projects
that strikes
We tend to focus on new technologies
forgetting that cities
were, are and always will be focused
around PEOPLE
Technology is important.
easier and more pleasant.
But to make peoples city life
driving time
decreased by 43%
More: http://www.streetline.com/
New roads are important
but people needs on these roads
are important as well
what city its residents want to have?
It is crucial to answer the question:
Safe
Mexico Crime App,
Earthquake App
See the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7C7pV423Zc
enabling quick and easy communication
(also in winter)
crowdsourcing
crowdsourcing

Warszawska Mapa Barier
NaprawmyTo
FixMyStreet
providing additional information
See the film: http://www.coloribus.com/adsarchive/casestudy/expedia-realtime-metro-17982505/
foreseeing
Accus
Tristar
DSSO (Lyon)
friendly
See the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbTQb1Hdp6U
green
and connected
access to the internet
being one of the 5 most important factors
generating satisfaction among those living in cities
Source: City Life, An Ericsson Consumer Insight Summary Report, May 2012
Examples can be multiplied
but the conclusion is one
even the smartest city
if it doesnt put on the first place
its inhabitant
isnt smart
e: natalia@hatalska.com
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