Resource Catalogue
Our Resource Catalogue
WELCOME TO THE RESOURCE CATALOGUE
Welcome to the Smart City Resource Catalogue! This catalogue is a gathering place of smart city ideas and digital tools that have been implemented in various locations across the world. If you have any questions or would like to contribute an article, please reach out to smartcity@edmonton.ca.
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ARTICLES
New App Uses Technology to Combine New and Old Edmonton
An app developed in Vancouver has expanded to Edmonton and allows you to take a virtual walk through the past.
Three Stocks on the Rise of Smart Cities
These companies are leading the charge in making our cities smarter.
Mississauga Submits Smart City Plan, Awaits Final Approval
Despite not winning the Smart Cities Challenge this past year, the City of Mississauga is looking to forge ahead with their plans as it presented its Smart City Master Plan to general committee yesterday.
How Are Smart Cities Around the World Impacting Workplace Trends?
As cities around the world are set to transform into ‘smart cities’, John Williams, Head of Marketing at Instant Offices, looks into what smart workplace trends are emerging from these innovation hubs.
South Korea Eyes 500 Billion Won for Overseas Smart City Projects
South Korea will invest 500 billion won (US$425 million) in overseas smart city projects to be built by local companies as it seeks to foster smart cities as a future growth driver.
Database Helps Put Canadian Tornadoes on the Map
No longer will important information about severe storms across the country—information that could save countless lives—be simply gone with the wind.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Supports Principles of Open Sharing of Data
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), supports the principle of openly sharing data through efforts like the Patient Safety Movement Foundation’s Open Data Pledge.
Yukon Government Launches Open Data Website
The Yukon's minister of public works says the government's new "open data" website is bringing access to territorial information into the 21st century.
Inrix Platform Helps Cities to Manage Roadways, Curbs and Sidewalks
Inrix, a transportation analytics firm based in Kirkland, Washington, has released a platform for cities and road authorities to digitize, manage and communicate local rules on the roadway, at the curb and on the sidewalk.
Finding Parking Spots with Pittsburgh’s Parking Data
Finding a spot may get a little easier — you now can access all of the city's parking data.
Partnerships Are Essential for Smart Cities to Make a Difference for Citizens
How do you measure success as a smart city? It’s not just about the finances, but also the “social return on investment”, say experts.
American Cities Can Be Smarter—Here’s Why They Need to Be
Over the past decade the digital world has rapidly become connected with the physical and corporeal.
Inclusive Smart Cities for the Disabled
Much of the coverage about smart cities discusses how sensors, and automation could change the lives of the residents who live in them. But, outside of the dazzling examples of high-tech components, one aspect of smart cities doesn’t receive as much attention — making them inclusive for people with disabilities.
Toronto ‘keeping pace’ on Smart City Tech
Toronto is making “strategic investments” in some smart city technologies to find efficiencies and deliver better services to residents.
Determining Edmonton’s most Sustainable Neighbourhoods Using the City’s Open-Source Data
Edmonton’s core offers most sustainable living, U of A study showsSuburban surprise: Millwoods Town Centre area also ranks high in mapping of city’s most sustainable neighbourhoods.
Food Security with Open Data
Open Data can play a critical role in helping achieve the sustainable development goals proposed by the United Nations.
Ottawa’s New Open Data Portal
The city is currently consulting on how to improve its public data and you can participate by beta-testing their new open government portal, open.ottawa.ca.
Reshaping Public Services with Artificial Intelligence
Eight cities using data to change the way we live.
Measuring Air Quality with Raspberry-Pi
New Raspberry Pi add-on: Now you can monitor air pollution indoors and out. Pimoroni's Enviro+ Raspberry Pi hat lets you start to measure the quality of air around your home.
Smart City Under Construction in Osceola County
A real-life tomorrowland is being built just outside of Kissimmee. One of the major players is looking to make this a test-city for tech.
Google Maps Offers Bike-Share Data in 24 Cities
Residents and commuters now have access to real-time location and availability information for city- and privately-operated bike-share networks.
Pittsburgh's Smart Garbage Cans Help Streamline Public Works.
The City of Pittsburgh has deployed more than 1,200 smart trash cans as part of an effort to cut costs and improve efficiency in waste collection.
$7.5B Smart 'Mini-City' Secures Land on Las Vegas Boulevard
Bleutech Park announced last week it secured a 210-acre parcel of land on the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard.
Cambodia’s Blockchain-Based Smart City Project
A Singaporean startup, Limestone Network, is using blockchain to sustain a smart neighbourhood at the heart of the Cambodian capital.
Taiwan Well Positioned to Develop Smart City Innovations
Taiwan has an advantage in promoting smart cities, and the public and private sectors should work together to push ahead with smart initiatives, according to a global real estate company.
Fighting Climate Change with ‘Green’ Concrete
As cities look to cut carbon emissions in their construction sector, the use of low-carbon concrete over other alternatives could help them do just that.
Advanced Traffic Management for Smart Cities
Traffic congestion is rising in cities around the world. Contributing factors include expanding urban populations, aging infrastructure, inefficient and uncoordinated traffic signal timing and a lack of real-time data.
Halting Summer ‘Holiday Hunger’ with Open Data in Falkirk
Scotland’s Falkirk Council is using open geospatial data to help families find school lunch clubs and other resources.
