Center for Smart Streetscapes

Building Tomorrow’s City Today!

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Progress, Inclusion, Innovation.

The City of West Palm Beach is involved in a range of projects designed to improve the quality of life for residents by integrating smart technologies into public spaces.

The Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) will create a range of street applications using real-time, local data to improve communities, making them safer, more livable, and inclusive.

 

Learn More About Our Technology Projects 

Discover our progress towards a safer and smarter city!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my data being collected?

Your data is collected to enhance urban planning, improve transportation systems, and ensure public safety. By understanding how people move and interact within the city, we can make informed decisions to address community needs, reduce congestion, and allocate resources more effectively. This ultimately leads to a higher quality of life for residents.

Will this have facial recognition?

No, the current projects do not include facial recognition technology. The focus is solely on anonymized data collection to respect individual privacy. This means that while data is gathered to improve city services and infrastructure, it is done without identifying or tracking specific individuals.

What data is being collected?

The data collected includes anonymized mobility patterns, such as how people move through public spaces, environmental conditions like air quality and noise levels, and usage statistics of various public areas. This information helps city planners and officials understand how different spaces are utilized and what improvements might be needed. Importantly, personal identifiers are not collected, ensuring that individual privacy is maintained while still gathering valuable insights to benefit the community.

 

Community Benefits

Community Collaboration

Your Voice Matters. Through technology, we’re empowering you to get involved in decision-making and provide feedback easily, ensuring that our initiatives align with your needs and desires.

 

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Resource Efficiency

We're committed to sustainability. By collecting data, we can reduce waste and manage resources efficiently, ensuring a greener, more responsible future for all.

Safer Communities

Your safety is our priority. Through innovative technology, we're enhancing safety measures while respecting your privacy. Our goal is to gain your trust and confidence in our efforts to create a secure environment.

Better Transportation

We want to improve your commute. Advanced transportation systems can help ease traffic, shorten commutes, and promote eco-friendly options, ensuring smoother journeys for you.

Informed Urban Planning

We are shaping a city with you in mind. Data-driven decisions ensure that urban development is responsive to your needs, creating a community that evolves alongside you.

 

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Economic Growth

We are driving prosperity. Technological advancements can attract businesses and investments, leading to innovation, job creation, and economic growth in your neighborhood.

 

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Community Safety

Our goal is to use cutting-edge technology and data-driven methods to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Whether it's predicting potential safety concerns or implementing smart security systems, we're working hard to ensure that our communities feel secure and protected.

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Sustainable Infrastructure

Our goal is to create a plan that can withstand the challenges of the future by developing eco-friendly options for transportation, energy usage, and waste management in our neighborhoods. By incorporating renewable energy sources and green technologies, we're paving the way for a cleaner, greener tomorrow for all residents.

Inclusive Design

Inclusivity lies at the heart of this initiative. We believe that everyone should have access to the spaces and technologies that make up our communities. That's why we're focused on designing urban environments that are welcoming and accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

 

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