Colorado Smart Cities Alliance

To say that we are excited to share this project with you would be an understatement. We'll let the work speak for itself... Special thanks to Barefoot PR, Rebecca Tate, Moatassem Abdallah, Jacob Smith, Michelle D. Hardy (and the team at Smart Futures Lab), GridMatrix, Ecosystem Informatics Inc., Taro AI, and more for their support of this project and making the dream a reality. Take a look, and feel the impact of our work transforming cities across Colorado through innovation. Build better cities with us - get in touch today!

🎉 Exciting Leadership Update 🎉 I'm thrilled to announce that David Worley, President and CEO of Denver South, has joined the Alliance's Board of Directors! David brings a wealth of experience from his diverse background in higher education and civil engineering. Since becoming President/CEO at Denver South earlier this year, and previously serving as Senior Vice President, he has been instrumental in driving innovation and growth in the region. His leadership journey also includes his impactful work as the Executive Director of Executive Education at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business, where he addressed critical learning and development needs across various sectors. With a B.S. in Civil Engineering, an M.A. in Transformational Leadership, and a PhD focused on monetary economics, cultural studies, and leadership, David's expertise is both broad and deep. His unique perspective on organizational development and complex environments will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to our board. Please join me in welcoming David Worley to our Board of Directors! We're excited to have him on the team and look forward to the incredible impact he'll make.

We had a great time at last week's Smart Futures Lab Demo Day! Thank you to everyone who attended. We loved meeting our community on a beautiful day in the heart of one of Colorado's most active urban environments, downtown Denver.

We're excited to welcome ITC - Intelligent Traffic Control as one of our newest Alliance members! Intelligent Traffic Control (ITC) revolutionizes urban traffic management using advanced AI, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning. Their solution integrates seamlessly with existing camera systems to detect and classify road users, analyze traffic patterns, and dynamically adjust traffic signals in real-time. By predicting and preventing congestion, ITC reduces emissions, enhances safety, and improves overall traffic flow, making cities smarter, greener, and more efficient. They are already collaborating with Alliance public sector members through our Connected Colorado Challenge, and we can't wait to see what they do next! Learn more about ITC: https://lnkd.in/dmj8vWRE

Today is the day! This is a great opportunity for cities and counties to get a taste of the innovations that are out there to help you solve challenges facing your communities. We hope to see you soon at the Smart Futures Lab Demo Day (happening from 12 pm - 3 pm in Downtown Denver)! State of Place, Civic Trust, Addazu, Go See The City, N5 Sensors, Inc., Taro AI, Tiami Networks, Caroline Clevenger, PhD, Ecosystem Informatics Inc., Farnoush Banaei-Kashani.

💡We love to support our innovation and entrepreneurship community here in Colorado! 🤝 Did you know that registration for Denver Startup Week is now open?! ✍️ 📋 One of the greatest things about Denver Startup Week is how the community comes together to put on incredible sessions. There are over 150 Community Events live on Denver Startup Week! Register FOR FREE to take part in all the incredible activities being put on by your fellow community members. We'll be there! We hope you will be too! #DSW2024 #DENStartupWeek Register here: https://lnkd.in/gqCVhTcp

Join us NEXT THURSDAY at the Demo Day event for our Smart Futures Lab program 2024 cohort.  Get ready for live demonstrations featuring groundbreaking smart city technologies! This is a great opportunity to learn more about innovations that could help tackle challenges facing our community. See you there!

😮💨 The recent piece from Data-Smart City Solutions highlights Colorado's Love My Air program, which uses low-cost air quality sensors to reduce asthma rates in public schools. 💨 Michael Ogletree, the program's director, discusses how integrating innovative technology with community engagement can significantly improve urban air quality and public health outcomes. This local approach is a model for city leaders aiming to address pollution in their communities. For more details, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gDHPmHZZ Learn more about the Love My Air program and opportunities to scale it to your community here: https://lnkd.in/gTzM8GKw

📣 NEXT THURSDAY (August 22), meet Tiami Networks and interact with their technology designed to tackle challenges facing cities, as well as other entrepreneurs and their innovative solutions related to asset management, housing, transportation, civic engagement, accessibility, and wildfire and air quality monitoring. Smart Futures Lab Demo Day: 📅 When: Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 12 pm - 3 pm 📍 Where: Between Lawrence St on 14th and 15th Street (1250 14th St, Denver, CO 80202) 🎟️ Cost: Free Entry! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dCWrBEvA

🚲 Smarter Parks & Rec Webinar Next Week 🚲 The Colorado Parks & Recreation Association (CPRA) and the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance are teaming up to showcase the innovative technologies being utilized by parks and recreation leaders to enhance user experiences and ensure public safety. This webinar will present real-world solutions being implemented across Colorado, such as: 🤳 Enhanced digital platforms that meet new accessibility standards 🔥 Systems for early wildfire detection and air quality monitoring 🦺 Public Wi-Fi and safety monitoring using AI Join this event to discover transformative solutions in the Parks and Recreation industry and gain insights that can be applied to your own jurisdiction: https://lnkd.in/ee8QzXxd 💻 Wednesday, August 14 | 1 pm - 2 pm (MST)