Title
Smart Cities Challenge Update
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Purpose
To present Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting an update of the Jury presentation and status of the Smart Cities Challenge application.
Parkland County has been selected as a Smart Cities Challenge Finalist and is currently working towards the final application.
Summary
Parkland County has been selected as a Smart Cities Challenge Finalist and is currently working towards the final application. Parkland County had won $250,000 to hire a team of consultants for five (5) areas of the strategy, as follows:
- Incubator Design
- Community Engagement
- Infrastructure Assessment and Gap Analysis
- Strategy and Application
- Sustainability Plan
On November 8, 2018 a ten minute presentation was made to the Smart Cities Challenge Jury by Parkland County staff. This presentation was not intended for point value for the application, but rather an opportunity for the Jury to understand the project and initiatives for adjudication.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Complete Communities - Recognize the diversity of Parkland's communities, while fostering a united and shared vision for Parkland as a whole.
Strategic Economic Diversificatiion - Support the continuation and evolution of traditional economic activities, while pursuing new opportunities for diversified and sustainable growth.
Responsible Leadership - Maintain the public's trust through transparent and fiar decision-making, superior service delivery, and effective communication.
Financial Impact:
Cost: 0
Source of Funding: n/a