Smart Cities Chronicles

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Episode 6: What is Civic Innovation? Jan 16, 2019

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In this episode we explore the concept of civic innovation. As part of our 'Collaboration' series of episodes, Amanda Newbery from the the consulting firm Articulous talks us through the Civic Innovation Guidance Note released by the Smart Cities Council in late 2018. She provides us with a precursor on the evolution of community engagement in a digital world, and what this means for active citizenship, innovation and democracy. Amanda then shares the five principles of civic innovation and how an organisation can take some tangible next steps to embrace the concept.

Episode 5: Smart Cities Standards - An Introduction Jan 14, 2019

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In this episode we tackle smart cities standards, in the first of a 'Standardisation' series. We are joined by Gavin Cotterill from the consulting firm PCSG, one of the Smart Cities Council's partner companies. This episode touches on the fundamentals around smart cities standards - what, why and how? The discussion clearly outlines some guidance for organisations seeking to create a smart cities strategy or roadmap. We also touch on the issue of certification, and how that can help with building capacity, value and reputation. What smart cities standards are available to now, and those evolving, are also outlined. This episode is critical listening for any government organisation seeking to embrace smart cities.

Episode 4: Collaboration is key, but are we on the same page? Jan 13, 2019

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This is the first of a series of 'Collaboration' episodes, where we had the delight of speaking with Max Hardy, Founder and Director of Max Hardy Consulting. In this discussion we talked through the subtle and not-so subtle differences of what collaboration is, versus coordination or engagement. The conversation then unpacked the idea of collaborative governance, a framework for for activating greater accountability and shared action in smart cities programs and projects. Join us for this critical conversation, and how collaborative governance could be an effective approach to smart cities action and investment.

Episode 3: Smart Cities Strategy, with Logan City Council (Australia) Jan 11, 2019

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The first of many in a 'Strategy' series, this episode of the Chronicles features Ricardo Martello, City Futures Manager at Logan City Council (Queensland, Australia), as we discuss their approach to developing a City Futures Strategy for Logan. Highlights of their journey have been the deep engagement and support with residents and businesses, their core initiatives around catalysing 'civic innovation' and the partnerships they have formed along the way.

Episode 2: Smart Cities - The Definition Jan 07, 2019

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In this episode we tackle the question - "what is a smart city?". But more importantly we discuss some of the key supporting issues and ideas around mindset, interpretation, context and reference materials.

Episode 1: Welcome and Introduction Jan 03, 2019

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In this episode we introduce you to the Chronicles - the why, the what and how you can engage.

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