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SANDYFORD Business District Review 2019
Smart Sandyford is a new initiative to develop Sandyford Business District as a world class destination in which to invest, work and reside. The core objective is to drive economic development, competitiveness and future-proof the district via innovative research and technology projects.
The Smart Sandyford programme is a partnership between Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Enable Research Centre and Sandyford Business District under the Smart Dublin programme. Sandyford is a unique smart city research testbed for new and emerging innovations bringing together industry partners, the business community, local government and academics working collaboratively to research, develop and deploy smart city technology solutions in an urban business environment.
Following workshop consultations held during 2019, the primary challenges identified in the district relate to smart mobility, environment, public realm and community building. Conor Mark Dowling is the Smart Sandyford Programme Manager and his focus is on delivering alternative sustainable transport options in addition to working on climate monitoring, big data and energy conservation smart city projects to promote economic growth, quality of life and wellbeing in the district.
Smart Sandyford was nominated in the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2019 by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and shortlisted under the ‘Promoting Economic Development’ category.
In September, the first of a series of Monna Smart benches was installed by the Council on Carmanhall Road with features including charge points for electric bicycles and mobile phones; an air compressor; bike stand and tools; sensors to collect data on temperature, humidity, energy consumption etc.
If you are interested in getting involved with Smart Sandyford to test new technologies, initiate projects or deploy solutions, please email: conor.dowling@smartsandyford.ie
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