Plans to turn the Weaver’s Cross regeneration site into the Belfast 'Smart City Centre' have emerged from City Hall.
Elected representatives at a recent Belfast City Council committee meeting heard an update from officers on the Belfast Smart District programme, including details on the commencement of a first phase “to leverage and maximise innovation opportunities for the city, communities and businesses building on the new Weavers Cross regeneration”.
Natalie Duffield, CEO, WeLink explains why the 60GHz band of wireless connectivity can be the catalyst for change as part of the Digital Transformation in the Public Sector Week. #techUKDigitalPS Digital transformation is changing the way we live and work in previously unimaginable ways and the public sector is no exception. The use of technology can help to improve public services, increase efficiency and reduce costs. We believe 60GHz Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is a key technology that has a vital role to play in driving this transformation. It can be the catalyst for change.
As the world shifts towards urbanisation and crime rates increase, smart cities need to evaluate how to improve the quality of life for their residents amidst increasing demand for services and resources, explains Nick Chorley.
Throughout the world, there is a shift towards urbanisation. Indeed, the urban population in the UK reached more than five times the size of the rural population in 2021. Whilst this movement shows no signs of slowing, it could lead to many problems, such as increased congestion, pollution, and higher crime rates which will strain city resources.
Read more: GB: How can smart cities share data to create a safer environment?
More than £35m of Government funding will be channelled into ensuring that the city meets its target of 40-60,000 electric vehicle charge points by 2030.
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and London Councils have announced thousands more electric vehicle charging points will be delivered across all 32 boroughs and the City of London to help the capital become a net-zero carbon city by 2030.
Read more: GB: London on track for more than 40,000 charge points by 2030
Expansion is made possible through Sunderland’s smart city infrastructure, the result of a 20-year partnership between the council and BAI Communications.
Residents and visitors to the city of Sunderland in northern England can access free, superfast and reliable wifi in more outdoor places following a network expansion by Sunderland City Council and BAI Communications.
Read more: GB: North East England: Sunderland expands access to superfast, free, public wifi