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digital and analogue interaction modules like the multi-touch screens and writing on

paper as well as the reading feedback from other citizens.

Moving on, Mr. Foth boasted about how the government supported the Aussies home

energy monitoring device that enable citizens to see in real time the usage and

consumption of their household electricity. By having this awareness, citizens are
inclined to save energy and it reduces the bill as well as eliminates inaccurate charges

of electricity bills which were previously based on flexible price points. Another benefit
given is when there is an elderly mother staying alone, their loved ones could check

their electricity usage on the phone, or otherwise be concerned if there is none. This

is a winning example for the utilities agencies in providing better services to its citizens
and in return customers are delighted with the added value experience.

He further elaborated on more examples, such as the air quality monitoring device

installed on cabs in Australia that goes around the cities collecting data on dust, air
pollution, etc; The Copenhagen Wheel, a smart electric hybrid bicycle that enable

personalised cycling experience and optimised cyclist commuting and navigations
strategies; PARK(ing) Day, is an annual worldwide event held in many cities such as

Austria and US, where citizens collaborate turning metered parking spots into

temporary public parks with the aim to have more public open space; Diner en Blanc
originated in France held in significant part of the city where dinner venue is kept secret

until an hour before dinner starts and the attendees must arrive by public transport,
bring a guest and be dressed all in white with a picnic items. Other examples he

mentioned which represent combination of art, design, sports and foodie activities are
like Parkour Graffiti, Yarn Bombing and FoodTruck Dashboard in Cities.

Mr. Foth stressed the importance to give access to citizens to engage with the

government agencies about bringing change to the city and allowing community
events that benefit the citizens. All the examples, illustrated how citizens want to

participate to co-create the city. The government recognised the citizens’ motivation

and energy through the data shared on social media. This enable the government to
do participatory data analytics, making sense of the data to further understand urban

needs towards smart cities and allowing the data to be used by the citizens for their
own purposes.

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