Research Brief

October 28, 2024

Smart and multi-solving public spaces

Older woman sits on a large rock and poses for a portrait in front of pond at park

By Evergreen

for the Community Solutions Network

Community-oriented data and digital solutions can enhance public spaces by improving public engagement and climate readiness

This research brief offers examples of how data and technological innovations can be leveraged to maximize the potential of public spaces through information gathering, design planning, automated sensors, modelling, analysis and many other solutions.

Public spaces can be multi-solving, providing spaces for people to gather and connect, build climate resilience and improve health and wellbeing.

Sharing low-tech and high-tech cases, this brief highlights the ways in which public spaces improve the community experience.

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