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Title: Smart Cities Designed by Smart Communities: An Engaged Approach to Develop a Sociotechnical Network
In the process of developing a smart city framework, sensor data are crucial to enable cities and communities to make informed decisions on future plans. Involving community-based organizations and residents is an integral component of this process to ensure equity and accessibility of data. This study aims to develop a sociotechnical network to (1) identify vulnerability zones; (2) measure data on flooding, air, and water quality; and (3) inform community members and decision-makers through a data dashboard. A small coastal town in the Texas Coastal Bend region is utilized as a case study. Methodologically, this study utilizes participatory action research to frame a mixed-methods approach toward developing a data dashboard. This research project is a practical guide for engaged scholars in the social sciences, engineering, and urban design fields. The outcomes include recommendations for the engaged community and provide a data-dashboard targeting academic and non-academic audiences, residents, and decision-makers.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2231557
PAR ID:
10526169
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
American Society of Civil Engineers
Date Published:
Edition / Version:
EWRI
ISBN:
9780784484852
Page Range / eLocation ID:
797 to 806
Format(s):
Medium: X
Location:
Henderson, Nevada
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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