Re:imagine    Group
  • About
  • Who we are
  • Project Experience
  • Videos
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

City as a platform : PT.3 (PRACTICAL APPLICATION of TECHNOLOGIES)

8/2/2013

 
I have covered the enterprise side of things, but of course the world of computing has moved on. It moved on to platforms that were useable by all of us, this changed the world of computing forever. The introduction of Steve Jobs’ first product, the Apple II.

I entered the picture during the II days when the question was still “What’s a computer good for?” We knew we had a platform, but what for to use it for. Point being that in a platform you have to learn.

There are early New York Times articles to the extent of  “They’re still trying to find uses for it” and even one declaring that the personal computer was “over”.
“You remember when the iPhone was introduced, Apple forgot to make it a development platform. It was only when customers jail broke it and forced them into it that it became a platform again. That’s a real lesson to us.”
Picture
Picture
Picture
In cities you know you have a platform when there are lots of applications, a nurtured development community, and developers who improve based on demand. I emphasize demand because many cities want to open up data and build up application program interfaces. What matters is how many people are using those and are you valuing them because the planning department’s using them to change the way the city works.

Here is an example of the city as a platform idea from San Francisco. Something as mundane as a streetlight. We had an RFP to replace the streetlights of San Francisco. We realized that we were not replacing streetlights with LEDs, but in face we have thousands of terminals that could provide any service. It was general purpose, it was programmable and the question was how could we solve it?
Picture
What happened was San Francisco held a challenge with Living Labs Global. The winner Paradox Engineering had a system utilizing a mesh network distributed device that’s going to be, well we did not know what all it can do. We know it will be used for utility meter reading, parking, municipal WiFi, but most importantly we are opening it up to developers and artists at the very same time we are using it.
Picture
There is a key idea from social media that I believe applies to the city as a platform. The 1/9/90 Rule; 1% of your audience will blog or make social media, 9% will retweet, and 90% will be the audience. What that means is you can expect a small percentage of the citizens to do amazing things for you. Others will get engaged, and it will benefit the rest of the community. We do this formerly in San Francisco through something called urban prototyping. It’s a way of taking hackathons, incubating ideas, getting the city involved, and actually seeing how citizen-driven things become part of the city government.
Picture
In San Francisco we’ve done about 500 participants and 10,000 hours a year in urban prototyping. 
“The key thing is when you get citizens involved; you want a range of talent; hardware hackers, software coders, journalists, designers, urban activists, candidates, city bureaucrats, non-profits, and of course artists. There’s something amazing that happens if a city bureaucrat shows up with a journalist and a designer, and in 48 hours come up with an idea.”
Picture
We see the citizen-driven content as exercising the platform, telling those of us who are building it how to do a better job and what to do with it. Back to the lighting example, there were a bunch of citizen products. How do you turn lightning into an art form? How can you do LED things that senses you’re crossing the street? Particle indicators that are part of the system. All of these were built as prototypes in San Francisco, and they’re completely helping us inform what we’re doing.
Picture
Picture
(Concluded in The City as a Platform Pt. 4)
Video

Barcelona "City as a Platform" from peter hirshberg

online payday loans link
10/2/2013 11:35:47 am

The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.

Josh Trader link
1/20/2014 05:20:54 am

I do like the idea of a glowing crosswalk. Street lamps require a serious amount of power because they are so high. As long as the same amount of light is produced I would go with it.

Payton link
5/11/2014 07:38:11 pm

You had fantastic good ideas here. I did a search on the subject and discovered almost all peoples will agree with your blog.

http://www.chinahouseokc.com link
8/17/2014 08:59:22 pm

Hey there thanks for showing me this. I must say that your blogpost was the most enjoying read I've seen in a long time. Greetings from personal trainer berlin

http://www.eatbigorgohome.com link
8/17/2014 09:00:06 pm

Quality content is the crucial to invite the visitors to visit the site, that's what this website is providing.

http://www.mobile-business-site.com link
8/19/2014 08:04:06 pm

Aim for a higher progress and development and work your way from those goals and plans. Interesting in here indeed. thanks for the share.

http://www.zabusinessfromhome.com link
8/19/2014 08:05:24 pm

You might write about the services on the blog. You should disclose it's refreshing. Your blog conclusion could accelerate your shoppers.

http://www.freestonehomes.com link
8/20/2014 02:42:59 pm

I might want to thank you for your elegantly composed substance, its helpful and your written work style helped me to peruse it without any trouble.

http://www.autonomyla.com link
8/21/2014 03:08:27 pm

These are things that you could not survive without. They include, of course, food, water and shelter. Even here, these should be at a minimum. Thanks.

http://www.hwisetravel.com link
8/26/2014 04:14:22 pm

I'm now not sure the place you are getting your information, but good topic. I must spend a while finding out more or understanding more. Thank you for fantastic information I used to be searching for this info for my mission.

http://www.travel-kyouto.com link
8/26/2014 04:15:05 pm

These are things that you could not survive without. They include, of course, food, water and shelter. Even here, these should be at a minimum. Thanks.

http://www.dralihealth.com link
8/27/2014 05:37:21 pm

Must say that overall I am really impressed with this blog. It is easy to see that you are passionate about your writing. If only I had your writing ability I look forward to more updates and will be returning.

http://www.oxicoa-health.com link
8/27/2014 05:38:01 pm

Your blog is very popular! This paper content rich and colorful, adopt unique writing thinking.I think they will like to see this article.

http://www.v-travelled.com link
8/27/2014 05:44:18 pm

I've seen your awareness about this theme whenever you post it and it really gives an informational message to us readers. I am hoping that you'll continue writing this kind of blog. Thanks for sharing this information.

http://www.businessmerch.com link
8/28/2014 05:40:41 pm

I am very happy to discover your post as it will on top in my collection of favorite blogs to visit.

http://www.adamsbusinessconsulting.com link
8/28/2014 05:41:57 pm

Valuable very touchable information. I would like to thank you for sharing your great facts.

http://www.mindsehealth.com link
9/4/2014 03:26:44 pm

Mate this is a very nice blog here. I wanted to comment & say that I enjoyed reading your posts & they are all very well written out. You make blogging look easy lol I’ll attemp to start a blog later today and I hope it’s half as good as your blog! Much success to you!

http://www.bodytech-health.com link
9/4/2014 03:27:19 pm

I agree with you. This post is truly inspiring. I like your post and everything you share with us is current and very informative, I want to bookmark the page so I can return here from you that you have done a fantastic job.

http://www.bellvilleauto.com link
9/4/2014 03:37:18 pm

I like the way you described the topic with such clarity. Thanks for Describing Everything.

http://www.csautostore.com link
9/4/2014 03:38:02 pm

This is such a great resource that you providing and you give it away for free.

http://www.family-estate.org link
9/11/2014 09:00:05 pm

I have not much time to visit many websites. But today I found this site accidently. I explored much information which is useful to my life. Thanks!

http://www.foodreformcoalition.org link
9/12/2014 03:31:56 pm

I am really enjoying reading your well written articles. It looks like you spend a lot of effort and time on your blog. I have bookmarked it and I am looking forward to reading new articles.

http://www.newfoodsolution.org link
9/12/2014 03:32:40 pm

I really think that one of the best articles is this one. It has everything. I needed this information to prove wrong my teacher. I knew this was happening. But my teacher did not agree with me. Now, he'll know I was right! Thank you!

http://www.qrgl-technology.org link
9/12/2014 04:57:07 pm

Excellent. one of the best articles I have every read. This is the information which I have been searching. Great information.

http://www.su2technology.org link
9/12/2014 04:57:45 pm

Thank you for another great article. Where else could anyone get that kind of information in such a perfect way of writing? I have a presentation next week, and I am on the look for such information. 

http://www.tylerscottwedding.org link
9/12/2014 08:16:00 pm

If you would like to get a good deal from this article then you have to apply such methods to your won website.

http://www.weddingsamui.org link
9/12/2014 08:17:16 pm

I just read your blog and get the information which searching everywhere. Now it’s become on my top preference of reading for acquiring the updates without hassle.

http://www.trianglehomestour.org link
9/14/2014 03:38:31 pm

I am very happy to discover your post as it will on top in my collection of favorite blogs to visit.

http://www.sportscarhireworld.org link
9/14/2014 05:50:26 pm

All the contents you mentioned in post is too good and can be very useful. I will keep it in mind, thanks for sharing the information keep updating, looking forward for more posts.Thanks

http://www.traveltims.org link
9/15/2014 02:23:48 pm

I am truly inspired by this online journal! Extremely clear clarification of issues is given and it is open to every living soul. I have perused your post, truly you have given this extraordinary informative data about it.

http://www.auto-corner.org link
9/15/2014 03:42:43 pm

Very interesting article. I would love to read the book “Start with Why”, by Simon Sinek. I think he has taken a great to

http://www.provitalhealth.org link
9/16/2014 07:32:18 pm

This is really a nice and informative, containing all information and also has a great impact on the new technology. Thanks for sharing it

http://www.cwyzehealth.org link
9/16/2014 07:33:06 pm

Very interesting article. I would love to read the book “Start with Why”, by Simon Sinek. I think he has taken a great to

http://www.bonnerbusinesscenter.org link
9/16/2014 08:25:41 pm

Pretty portion of content. I just stumbled upon your weblog and in accession capital to assert that I acquire in fact enjoyed account your weblog posts. Any way I will be subscribing on your augment or even I achievement you get admission to constantly quickly.

http://www.fab4tours.com link
9/25/2014 03:48:02 pm

Always thinking to do the same thing again and again , i am very thankful that i found this one..

http://www.residenttechnologies.com link
9/25/2014 03:52:19 pm

I might want to thank you for your elegantly composed substance, its helpful and your written work style helped me to peruse it without any trouble.

http://www.homeschoolersforken.com link
9/25/2014 04:40:34 pm

Your blog is really nice and unique.I like it so much. Looking forward to going over your web page again. Thanks for sharing.

http://www.ronthomhome4sale.com link
9/25/2014 04:41:09 pm

I can see that you are an expert at your field! I am launching a website soon, and your information will be very useful for me.. Thanks for all your help and wishing you all the success in your business. 

http://www.caregivingreviews.com link
9/25/2014 05:35:57 pm

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

http://www.nhbensautobody.com link
9/25/2014 07:41:46 pm

Excellent share, this is a really quality post. In underlying objects theory I’d like to write like this too. Taking time and real effort to make a good article.

http://www.ppautocenter.com link
9/25/2014 07:42:37 pm

It is really a nice and useful piece of information. I am glad that you shared this helpful information with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.

http://www.aspex-tec.co.uk link
9/29/2014 05:05:47 pm

Pretty portion of content. I just stumbled upon your weblog and in accession capital to assert that I acquire in fact enjoyed account your weblog posts. Any way I will be subscribing on your augment or even I achievement you get admission to constantly quickly.

http://www.jamesdayphoto.co.uk link
9/29/2014 07:47:44 pm

Wow what a Great Information about World Day its very nice informative post. thanks for the post.

http://www.palestinarossa.org link
9/30/2014 03:29:47 pm

This topic is the one that I have been looking into from last 3 days and your insight is extremely useful. Thanks for sharing this information. 

http://www.weill-cornell.org link
10/1/2014 02:40:53 pm

Hi, i think that i saw you visited my blog so i came to “return the favor”.I am trying to find things to enhance my website!I suppose its ok to use a few of your ideas!!

http://www.celebreepreschool.com link
10/12/2014 04:44:33 pm

Excellent and decent post. I found this much informative, as to what I was exactly searching for.The Article is quite impressive and thoughts been put up has clearly got something to state.

http://www.tabletpresseducation.com link
10/12/2014 04:45:11 pm

This is cool post and i enjoy to read this post. your blog is fantastic and you have good staff in your blog. nice sharing keep it up.

http://www.heavyhaulsoftware.com link
10/12/2014 05:32:47 pm

Your blog is really nice. If I may share some insight, traffic studies on blogs show most people read blogs on Mondays. So it should encourage blogger to write new updates over the weekend primarily.

http://www.netechprep.com link
10/12/2014 05:33:25 pm

If you would like to get a good deal from this article then you have to apply such methods to your won website.

http://www.privatelyguidedtours.com link
10/13/2014 03:15:03 pm

Positive site, where did u come up with the information on this posting?I have read a few of the articles on your website now, and I really like your style. Thanks a million and please keep up the effective work. 

http://www.greeneducationcuhk.com link
10/13/2014 05:00:43 pm

I think this is definitely an amazing project here. So much good will be coming from this project. The ideas and the work behind this will pay off so much.

http://www.pennhomesde.com link
10/13/2014 05:15:04 pm

Hi, i think that i saw you visited my blog so i came to “return the favor”.I am trying to find things to enhance my website!I suppose its ok to use a few of your ideas!!

http://www.3ghomezone.com link
10/13/2014 05:16:31 pm

Its a great pleasure reading your post.Its full of information I am looking for and I love to post a comment that "The content of your post is awesome" Great work

http://www.awmusa.org link
10/15/2014 05:39:25 pm

This is such a great resource that you are providing and you give it away for free. I love seeing blog that understand the value. Im glad to have found this post as its such an interesting one! I am always on the lookout for quality posts and articles so i suppose im lucky to have found this! I hope you will be adding more in the future..

http://www.nictoglobe.org link
10/15/2014 05:39:59 pm

Good post but I was wondering if you could write a litte more on this subject? I’d be very thankful if you could elaborate a little bit further. Appreciate it!

http://www.zamek-trebic.org link
10/15/2014 05:50:25 pm

This is truly good content and informative weblog, I praise what youve done here, along with sharing great material with excellent suggestions and concepts, Im truly pleased to post my comment on this weblog, many thank yous to the author.

http://www.hiddenbedcanada.org link
10/15/2014 07:43:28 pm

I agree with you. This post is truly inspiring. I like your post and everything you share with us is current and very informative, I want to bookmark the page so I can return here from you that you have done a fantastic job.

http://www.noworriesluxuryauto.com link
10/20/2014 03:11:20 pm

Thanks so much with this fantastic new web site. I’m very fired up to show it to anyone. It makes me so satisfied your vast understanding and wisdom have a new channel for trying into the world.

http://www.hometownnationalwa.com link
10/20/2014 07:14:17 pm

I was suggested this blog by my cousin. I am not sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my difficulty. You are wonderful! Thanks!

http://www.kentbusinessclinic.com link
10/20/2014 08:42:17 pm

Τhere is definately a great deal to learn ɑbout this issue. Ι love all of the points you've madе.

http://www.sherbornbusiness.com link
10/20/2014 08:43:03 pm

Things are very open and intensely clear explanation of issues. Was truly information. Your website is very beneficial. Appreciate your sharing.

http://www.hotel-travel-america.com link
10/21/2014 02:06:10 pm

This was the first place that told me the answer. I have added you to my bookmark list to check out new articles you post

http://www.iranadventuretours.com link
10/21/2014 02:06:43 pm

I surprised with the analysis you made to make this particular publish incredible. Wonderful activity! 

http://www.backtohealthnow.com link
10/23/2014 09:15:58 pm

Hello, i am glad to read the whole content of this blog and am very excited and happy to say that the webmaster has done a very good job here to put all the information content and information at one place.

http://www.gcpmedicaltrials.com link
10/23/2014 09:16:28 pm

I really loved reading your blog. It was very well authored and easy to understand.

http://www.cleantech-calendar.com link
10/24/2014 02:47:55 pm

Excellent and decent post. I found this much informative, as to what I was exactly searching for.The Article is quite impressive and thoughts been put up has clearly got something to state.

http://www.perusoutherntours.com link
10/24/2014 03:32:12 pm

You should comment on the competition comparison of the blog. You can highlight it's mind boggling. Your blog exploration/tour will broaden your conversions.

http://www.seattletourpass.com link
10/24/2014 03:32:55 pm

Hello there, just was alert to your weblog via Google, and located that it is really informative. I will be grateful when you continue this in future. Many other people will probably be benefited from your writing. Cheers! -

http://www.solarpanelsonhouse.com link
10/24/2014 04:38:21 pm

I am truly inspired by this online journal! Extremely clear clarification of issues is given and it is open to every living soul. I have perused your post, truly you have given this extraordinary informative data about it.

http://www.autodetailersplus.com link
10/24/2014 05:23:01 pm

Took me time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be Very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commenters here! It�s always nice when you can not only be informed, but also entertained!

http://www.okhomewindows.com link
3/5/2015 06:55:54 pm

Person, I truly adored scanning this article. You have convinced my family to join towards your site, yet everywhere can I find the RSS feed?

gtgbusinessresources link
3/13/2015 03:47:01 pm

I am really satisfied with this posting that you have given us. This is really a stupendous work done by you.

wirelesshealth2013 link
3/17/2015 09:26:05 pm

I like the article you wrote here; it is very informative and useful for the internet users like me. I will come back to read more your posts and I have bookmarked your post as well

cobaltfishfood link
3/19/2015 08:55:44 pm

Thanks for the blog loaded with so many information. Stopping by your blog helped me to get what I was looking for.find it here: 

noma-auto link
3/19/2015 09:11:13 pm

Its like you read my mind! You seem to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you could do with some pics to drive the message home a bit, but other than that, this is great blog. A great read.

vhghealthcenters link
3/20/2015 04:06:58 pm

Sometimes I get so sick of the way women present themselves online, and flatter their way into relationships with perfect strangers on social media in order to increase their own popularity, that I want to puke. I envision writing a whole post on the subject someday, but since that’s probably not gonna happen cause I’m

probonobusiness link
3/20/2015 04:53:40 pm

Apple inc loves releasing their solutions without a number of characteristics purposely. To enable them to then add of those capabilities inside following launch and people can obtain the new version. . -= Nabeel’s final site… The way to admin get access in self applied published blogger weblog =-.

Food Step Learning link
3/23/2015 09:04:27 pm

You have done a great job. I will definitely dig it and personally recommend to my friends. I am confident they will be benefited from this site. 

sherwoodlakehomes link
3/25/2015 05:37:58 pm

I have to do a report for our school magazine on this topic, and your blog has been beneficial. Can you please add more reference to this point, thanks

Tree house jaipur link
4/23/2015 10:14:48 pm

This is an amazing blog and very informative. Iphone in staring got some real problem!

Les privat surabaya link
6/17/2015 03:18:54 pm

This website is really wonderful . If you need this
<a href="http://lesprivatsrby.blogspot.com/">guru Les privat di Surabaya</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatsurabaya12.blogspot.com/">guru les privat ke rumah di Surabaya</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatjogja123.blogspot.com/">Les privat di jogja guru ke rumah siswa</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatjogja123.blogspot.com/2015/03/les-privat-jogja_29.html">Guru les privat ke rumah siswa di Jogja</a>
<a href="http://rentalmotormobilpare.blogspot.com/">rental mobil di Pare</a>
<a href="http://parerental.blogspot.com/">jasa penjemputan dari stasiun kediri ke kampung inggris</a>
<a href="http://jasaojekdanrentalmotordipare.blogspot.com/">ojek dan rental motor di Pare kampung inggris</a>
<a href="http://rentalmotordanjasaojekdipare.blogspot.com/">rental motor dan ojek di Pare Kediri</a>
<a href="http://kursusbahasainggrispare.com">Kursus Bahasa Inggris di Pare Kediri</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatking.blogspot.com/">guru les privat bahasa inggris ke rumah</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatsrby.blogspot.com/2015/03/les-privat-surabaya.html">Les privat Surabaya</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatsrby.blogspot.com/2015/04/les-privat-tk-di-surabaya-guru-ke-rumah.html">Guru les privat TK di Surabaya</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatsrby.blogspot.com/2015/03/les-privat-sd-di-surabaya.html">Les privat untuk SD di Surabaya</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatsrby.blogspot.com/2015/04/les-privat-smp-di-surabaya-guru-ke.html">Les privat SMP/MTS di Surabaya</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatsrby.blogspot.com/2015/04/les-privat-smamasmk-di-surabaya.html">Les privat SMA/MA/SMK di Surabaya</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatsrby.blogspot.com/2015/04/les-privat-untuk-tksdsmpsmamahasiswakar.html">Les privat TK,SD,SMP,SMA,Mahasiswa,Karyawan, dan Umum di Surabaya</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatsrby.blogspot.com/2015/04/guru-les-privat-untuk-semua-mata.html
">Penyedia Guru les privat semua mata pelajaran di surabaya</a>
<a href="http://lesprivatsrby.blogspot.com/2015/05/guru-les-privat-ke-rumah-siswa-di.html
">Guru privat ke rumah siswa di Surabaya</a>

les privat link
9/17/2015 01:38:45 am

thanks for useful info .. i really appreciate it

bahasa inggris grammar link
9/12/2016 03:26:55 pm

Your website is really amazing.
Please Visit my website
<a href="http://amazingbahasainggrisgrammar.blogspot.co.id/">kumpulan materi bahasa Inggris lengkap</a>
<a href="http://amazingbahasainggrisgrammar.blogspot.co.id/2016/08/pentingnya-grammar-dalam-bahasa-inggris_9.html">Pentingnya grammar dalam bahasa Inggris</a>
<a href="http://amazingbahasainggrisgrammar.blogspot.co.id/2016/08/tenses-materi-pokok-grammar-bahasa.html">Tenses adalah materi pokok dalam grammar bahasa Inggris</a>
<a href="http://amazingbahasainggrisgrammar.blogspot.co.id/2016/08/part-of-speech-bahasa-inggris-grammar.html">Part of speech materi grammar bahasa inggris</a>
<a href="http://amazingbahasainggrisgrammar.blogspot.co.id/2016/08/tenses-present-tense_26.html">Tenses present tense</a>

Astagina Les Privat link
4/30/2018 08:01:40 pm

Lots of thanks for this post.I think it is a very good post. It helps us many away. So many many thanks for this article.

<a href="http://lesprivatcirebon14.blogspot.co.id/">ASTAGINA LES PRIVAT Cirebon dan sekitarnya</a> 
<a href="http://lesprivatcirebon14.blogspot.co.id/2016/09/guru-ngaji-datang-ke-rumah.html?m=1"LES PRIVAT MENGAJI Cirebon dan sekitarnya</a>

Untuk info lebih lanjut hubungi :
Hp / WA                     : 0895393477129,081252205636 (Call/WA)
EMAIL                      : Asta396@yahoo.com
                                    Astacolo14@gmail.com

Astagina Les Privat link
7/25/2018 05:38:08 pm

Lots of thanks for this post.I think it is a very good post. It helps us many away. So many many thanks for this article.

<a href="http://www.lesprivat-cirebon.com/">ASTAGINA LES PRIVAT Cirebon dan sekitarnya</a>
<a href="http:// http://www.lesprivat-cirebon.com/2016/09/guru-ngaji-datang-ke-rumah.html/">Privat Mengaji Cirebon dan sekitarnya |ASTAGINA LES PRIVAT</a>

Herbal Incense link
3/28/2019 10:36:44 pm

Great info! I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have.

aliya link
1/2/2020 03:05:49 am

http://ansu.co.in
http://pinkflowers.info
http://zanu.in
http://wafiya.in
http://feel-different.in
http://a-way-2-silk.in
http://pinkangelsofmumbai.in
http://antra.co.in
http://zaila.in
http://saphia.in
http://payalmehra.in
http://pancy.in
http://pallavidutta.in
http://paari.in
http://edie.in
http://dassy.in
http://dally.in
http://cadee.in
http://joya.in.net

http://juhuescorts.biz
http://vashiescorts.in
http://thaneescorts.in


Comments are closed.

    Archives

    October 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012

    Categories

    All
    Augmented Reality
    Christine Outram
    Data Science
    Parking
    Peter Hirshberg
    Public Art
    Smart Cities
    Transportation
    Urban Prototyping

    RSS Feed


This site is protected by copyright and trademark laws under US and international law. All rights reserved. Copyright 2014 Re:Imagine Group