Byera Hadley research reports
Nicola Balch / 2018
IoT (Internet of Things) in Public Space
Digital Technology, Public Space
United States
This study looks at data gathering projects in urban spaces. It examines the idea of the smart city and how it is applied in practice. It ask; what does the internet of things mean for our public spaces?. Projects examined include Link NYC, a project to replace 7500 payphones with high-speed Wi-Fi kiosks, and Array Of Things, Chicago, an urban sensing initiative.
Using interviews with data, placemaking and urban planning specialists it gathers information on approaches to urban data initiatives and recommends a more place specific, community and humane approach.
