New York, NY Smart City Testbed supports pilots for technological solutions to urban challenges
The NYC Smart City Testbed partners city agencies with selected universities and innovators for real-world testing. Successful applicants receive assistance from city departments in areas from regulatory compliance through service delivery. The applicant-funded pilots last up to nine months with eight pilots planned each year. The initial cohort of Smart City Testbed pilots includes drone assessments of building energy efficiency and automated street activity monitoring.
New York, NY
United States
Statesboro, GA seeks indoor air quality improvements in municipal buildings during pilot
The pilot tests volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with air quality sensors at 16 locations. Ongoing surveys of city employees ask about experiences with unpleasant scents in their workspaces. Selected locations include City Hall, the Statesboro Police Department, and fire stations. Researchers with Georgia Southern University will test the impacts of plants and other natural solutions on air quality. Statesboro received a Partnership for Inclusive Innovation grant for the pilot.
Statesboro, GA
United States
Meath County Council, IE works with Trilateral Research on hyperlocal air quality monitoring in Trim
Air quality data from sensors throughout the town are fed into Trilateral's STRIAD platform. Trim residents can keep track of local air quality trends through a public dashboard. STRIAD also produces insights on the long-term health impacts of air quality for local decision-makers. Trilateral's team of data scientists, ethicists, and engineers produces multi-dimensional analytics. County officials hope localized data increases public support for air quality efforts.
Meath County Council, IE
Ireland
Sheffield City Council, GB works with VivaCity on AI-powered monitoring of its Clean Air Zone
City officials introduced a CAZ for high-emission commercial vehicles in February 2023. A three-year monitoring agreement with VivaCity gathers data from 17 sensors. The AI-enabled sensors track traffic patterns on the A61 for analysis of peak and off-peak periods. Traffic data combined with emissions data from existing air quality sensors evaluate the impacts of the CAZ on community health.
Sheffield City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Boston, MA and Soofa make air quality data easier to find with digital kiosk widget
Soofa digital kiosks located throughout the city present public announcements and advertisements. The new widget adds air quality data to this rotation. Passersby learn the Air Quality Index (AQI), forecasts of future AQI levels, and particulate matter levels from Soofa kiosks. Local officials adopted the widget as part of a citywide air quality initiative including classroom sensors and municipal building energy audits.
Boston, MA
United States
London Borough of Merton, GB takes lead on world-first low-emission zone for construction vehicles
The borough-led Cleaner Construction for London project established a zone for non-road mobile machinery (NRMM). Regulated machinery such as generators and excavators with outputs of 37 to 560 kilowatts are regularly evaluated for compliance. There is an online registry for NRMMs and new vehicles must meet emission requirements prior to use. The gradual rollout of the NRMM zone encouraged competition among bidding contractors to achieve lower emission levels.
London Borough of Merton, GB
United Kingdom
Hertfordshire County Council, GB partners on digital twin for air quality improvement
Six EarthSense Zephyr sensors across Hatfield Business Park monitor its real-time particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide levels. Air quality data are sent to a digital twin that also displays traffic patterns and weather forecasts. Business park tenants access a 3D map of environmental analytics useful in shaping emission reduction efforts. County officials are working with university researchers and technology partners to turn digital twin insights into smarter planning.
Hertfordshire County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Washington, DC collaborates with Aclima on hyperlocal air quality monitoring pilot
Three neighborhoods were selected for mobile air quality monitoring for a two-week period in June 2023. Aclima uses all-electric vehicles equipped with sensors for street-by-street mapping of air pollutants. Data from the vehicles feed into the Aclima Pro platform for localized pollutant concentrations and airflow monitoring. A planned expansion into other neighborhoods will identify environmental inequities ahead of targeted mitigation efforts.
Washington, DC
United States
Milan, LOM partners with Bloomberg Philanthropies on air quality network in high-traffic areas
Municipal officials responded to data showing a high number of local deaths related to air pollution. Thirty compact monitors donated by Bloomberg Philanthropies were installed near schools and densely populated areas. Real-time particulate data are integrated into data from regional sensors maintained by Lombardy's environmental protection agency. Local and regional officials will design emission reduction measures based on air quality trends.
Milan, LOM
Italy
Southampton City Council, GB integrates EarthSense technology into woodburning emissions monitoring
Southampton placed 18 Zephyr air quality monitors in neighborhoods throughout the city. Real-time data on particulate matter (PM2.5) from residential woodburning are sent to the MappAir modeling suite for analysis. A combination of PM2.5 and national air quality data is used for hotspot mapping as well as street-level air quality alerts. City officials are working with The Environment Centre on a public education campaign about cleaner, more sustainable heating methods.
Southampton City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Portsmouth City Council, GB takes aim at childhood obesity rates with Superzone Pilot
City officials surveyed parents and students at Arundel Court Primary Academy ahead of the one-year trial. Survey results shaped how the program's four pillars - healthy food, active places, cleaner air, and community and safety - are implemented. The pilot encourages families to forego cars for bikes and scooters in the Superzone's 400-meter radius. Portsmouth will evaluate the impacts of workshops on healthy lunches, prizes for active travel, and smoke-free pick-up areas on student health.
Portsmouth City Council, GB
United Kingdom
West Lothian Council, GB monitors environmental issues in council homes with smart sensor pilot
Local officials installed climate sensors in 100 council homes for the pilot. The sensors gather real-time data on temperature, humidity, and other environmental metrics. Participating tenants receive text messages when sensors detect the early signs of dampness and condensation. This system ensures quick repairs necessary to prevent long-term health problems. West Lothian Council will use pilot data when budgeting council home upgrades in the future.
West Lothian Council, GB
United Kingdom