Wollongong, NSW combines smart camera footage and resident engagement for public space improvements

Wollongong, NSW Public Space Smart Camera Footage Engagement

AI-equipped cameras from Telstra are stationed along shared paths on the Blue Mile. Anonymized video footage is gathered by the council to evaluate footfall and crowd density. Council officials approved three standard counters elsewhere in Wollongong to track non-vehicle traffic. Wollongong will survey pedestrians and cyclists about their experiences with public spaces. This data inform council efforts to create dynamic spaces for recreation and public gatherings.

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Wollongong, NSW

City in New South Wales

Australia