Buenos Aires, AR
Autonomous City in AR
Argentina
Buenos Aires, AR tracks progress toward sustainability goals with Climate Action BA portal
The portal's Clean Energy section maps major solar roofing projects and supports the self-registration of smart roofs. A time-lapse visualization of new bike lanes, bus lanes, and pedestrian areas over the previous decade headlines the Sustainable Mobility section. Residents find out best practices for separating and disposing waste under the Comprehensive Waste Management tab. Climate Action BA also contains a greenhouse gas inventory for the city and a carbon footprint meter.
Buenos Aires, AR
Argentina
Buenos Aires, AR visualizes building regulations and buildable areas with 3D Ciudad map
3D Ciudad - or 3D City - provides a three-dimensional view of buildable space on parcels throughout Buenos Aires. Map users filter parcels based on factors like maximum height, water risks, and total occupancy. There are also records of past inspections and permitted activities on each lot. Each entry includes links to applicable codes for easy reference. Planning officials expanded 3D Ciudad's parcel coverage from 44% at its 2021 introduction to 82% in July 2022.
Buenos Aires, AR
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Buenos Aires, AR Asistente PyME service assists small businesses with safe and sustainable growth
Asistente PyME - SME Assistant - was introduced in 2020 for the safe re-opening of small businesses after COVID-19 restrictions. Business owners input their utility billing information into the online Energy Cost Reduction Test for energy-saving tips. The PyMEbot offers an automated assessment of a company's digital maturity based on a few questions. Additional features of Asistente PyME include industry-specific lines of credit and phone support for unique business needs.
Buenos Aires, AR
Argentina
Buenos Aires, AR empowers aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators with the BA Digital Academy
The city's Academia BA Emprende platform hosts free digital skills courses for adult residents. BA Digital Academy holds live virtual classes on topics like 3D printing, virtual reality, and cybersecurity. Virtual Learning Meetings are monthly events that focus on interpersonal skills and idea development. This service includes recorded sessions on starting, expanding, and adapting businesses that are divided into six segments.
Buenos Aires, AR
Argentina
Buenos Aires, AR generates public interest in sustainable practices with Ecopuntos program
Residents of Buenos Aires register for the three-month program via the Boti WhatsApp bot. The program issues points for actions ranging from answering Boti's trivia questions to volunteering as a Green Ambassador. City officials encourage residents to earn points using public recycling bins and weekly organic waste drops. Participants take pictures of eligible activities to earn Ecopuntos with top earners receiving bikes, composting kits, and reusable bottles.
Buenos Aires, AR
Argentina
Buenos Aires, AR levels the playing field for women in the workforce with #TareasParejas campaign
City officials created #TareasParejas to better distribute household work so women can develop their careers and businesses. An interactive Care Map highlights 2,000 service providers for children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Buenos Aires created a three-month training program and a registry for in-home gerontological assistants who can assist families. The Mujeres Emprendedoras - Women Entrepreneurs - Credit provides up to 300,000 pesos at low-interest rates.
Buenos Aires, AR
Argentina
Buenos Aires, AR expands resident access to city services with WhatsApp chatbot
WhatsApp users in Buenos Aires enter 11-5050-0147 and their questions to initiate conversations with the AI-enabled Boti. City officials introduced Boti in 2019 to answer questions about public services and traffic. Boti was later trained to chat with users about toll passes, parking permits, and the Ecobici bike-share service. Buenos Aires relied on Boti to assist with its COVID-19 response through contact tracing and medical care triage based on user responses.
Buenos Aires, AR
Argentina