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( votes)Major cities around the globe are striving to innovate and implement smart city solutions, competing to shape the future of urban living. Countries like Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom are in a tight race for leadership in this sector, and Australia is stepping up with new Smart Cities Plans initiated by both governmental bodies and private developers.
The foundation of a Smart City begins with selecting a suitable location. This involves providing necessary facilities while considering their accessibility, integrating national characteristics into the city, and much more! Given that most planning tasks are location-based, utilizing location intelligence for the development of smart cities is essential. Location intelligence is closely associated with Maplytics. So, how can Maplytics be utilized? Let’s delve into it!
Imagine the Switching of Shawn project, a hypothetical smart city initiative in Eastern Australia funded by the local council and the Australian government, to illustrate the application of Maplytics. Let’s assume the primary focus areas for this project are:
- City Policing and Safety
- Urban Planning and Sustainability
- Cultural and Environmental Inclusivity
The planning phase begins with land and area selection for the city. With Australia’s extensive coastlines, the revenue generated from water sports significantly contributes to its tourism. For instance, the revenue in the Water Sports Equipment market is projected to reach USD 179.30 million in 2023, highlighting the value of incorporating coastal culture into the city’s design. This integration would benefit both tourism and the smart city itself.
Maplytics’ Land Area Mapping feature can assist in identifying an appropriate location near coastal regions while ensuring it aligns with residential density. The Gold Coast, known for its beautiful coastline and aquatic activities, would be an ideal match for our proposed smart city, Switching of Shawn. Additionally, Census Data from this region can be integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Data through Maplytics for demographic analysis.
By harnessing these capabilities, the city can be strategically planned along a coastline that attracts tourists while accommodating other tourism-related aspects and water sports. This approach also aligns with sustainability goals by creating job opportunities for residents. Cultural and environmental factors would be taken into account, allowing for an understanding of the income levels and spending capabilities of the target demographics for the smart city. This analysis would inform budgeting for city facilities.
A Smart City’s effectiveness is measured by the facilities it offers. Key focus areas include educational institutions, corporate offices, healthcare services, and recreational facilities. Using Maplytics, locations for these facilities in Switching of Shawn can be plotted on a map using CRM Data. The proximity of these facilities to residential areas can be assessed using the Proximity Search feature. The optimized routing feature can help outline travel routes within the city, from restaurants to corporate offices, ensuring that healthcare facilities are conveniently located near schools and residential areas. Efficient transportation routes connecting the city with surrounding areas can be established based on population density.
The intra-city and inter-city transportation systems should operate on a fixed schedule, which can be managed using the Auto Scheduling Feature. For example, the timing and routes for buses or taxis from Benowa to Gold Coast at 8 am on weekdays can be predetermined. To enhance safety and order, CCTV cameras and adequate street lighting must be strategically placed throughout the city. Maplytics can aid in planning these installations by pinpointing locations on the map where CCTVs and light poles are needed. Similar planning can be done for urban infrastructure, such as solar panels, groundwater reservoirs, terrace gardens, and waste recycling facilities, using data on rainfall patterns and sunlight exposure in various city areas.
During the city’s construction phase, efficient transport routes can streamline the movement of labor and materials to the designated points. For instance, solar panels can be transported quickly from Lamington to Gold Coast. Heat Maps can analyze crowd movement patterns to determine ideal locations for recreational facilities, shopping malls, supermarkets, and other essential services. Areas can be delineated on the map to allocate space for residences, gardens, parking, and tourist attractions.
In summary, the concept of Switching of Shawn, Australia, can be realized as an ideal, modern, and sustainable city through meticulous planning and analysis. Maplytics serves as an excellent tool for leveraging location intelligence in this endeavor.
What’s More?
Maplytics is like water that can be molded into any role. It makes Bing Maps and Azure Maps integration within Dynamics 365 look seamless. Radius Search, Route Mapping, and more have become super easy to use. To get more acquainted and experience it first-hand, one can write to crm@inogic.com To investigate the product further, with a personalized demo within Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM / Dataverse get in touch with the team. For applied knowledge, do visit our Website or Microsoft AppSource. One can hop on to the detailed Blogs, Client Testimonials, Success Stories, Industry Applications, and Video Library for a quick query resolution. You can check out our technical tutorial video series #KnowYourMaplytics here and for fun Tips & Tricks about Maplytics have a look at our series #ProAtMaplytics here. Technical docs for the working of Maplytics are also available for reference.
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