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The Smart Community PodcastEpisode 350 Celebration: Ask Zoe AnythingHi #smartcommunity friends! In this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, host Zoe Eather is back in the hot seat! In celebration of this being episode 350, Zoe and producer Ellen Ronalds Keene sat down for a chat where she answers questions from you, the audience of the Smart Community Podcast.
We can’t believe we’re at 350 episodes. It’s been nearly 6 years of the show and thank you so much for all of you tuning in! Zoe answers 4 questions today from the many that were sent through via LinkedIn. Thank you to those of you who submitt...
2023-09-2433 minThe Smart Community PodcastHappy 5th Birthday to the Smart Community Podcast, with Zoe Eather and Ellen Ronalds KeeneHi #SmartCommunity friends and welcome to this very special bonus episode to celebrate the Smart Community Podcast’s 5th Birthday! Our Podcast Producer Ellen Ronalds Keene jumps into the host seat to interview Zoe about the history of the podcast, the ways it has changed Zoe’s life and the impact it has had on others. Ellen and Zoe discuss the network effect of the podcast and the ways the Smart space has matured over the last 5 years. Zoe shares why she is excited about seeing Smart being embedded in boring government processes, and the opportunities and challenges of the...
2023-02-2240 minThe Smart Community PodcastAsk Zoe Anything!Hi #smartcommunity friends! In this episode of the Smart Community Podcast host Zoe Eather is back in the hot seat! Zoe and producer Ellen Ronalds Keene sat down for a chat where she answers questions from you, the audience of the Smart Community Podcast.
We can’t believe we’re at over 312 episodes and now over 162,000 downloads. It’s been just over 4 years of the show and thank you so much for all of you tuning in! Zoe answers 5 questions today from the many that were sent through via LinkedIn. Thank you to those of you who submit...
2022-08-2840 min
The Smart Community PodcastEpisode 250 Celebration: Ask Zoe Anything!Hi #smartcommunity friends! In this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, host Zoe Eather is back in the hot seat! In celebration of this being episode 250, Zoe and producer Ellen Ronalds Keene sat down for a chat where she answers questions from you, the audience of the Smart Community Podcast.
We can't believe we're at 250 episodes and now over 128,000 downloads. It's been just over 3 years of the show and thank you so much for all of you tuning in! Zoe answers 11 questions today from the many that were sent through via LinkedIn. Thank you to those of you who submitted...
2021-09-0545 min
The Smart Community PodcastSummer Series: Smarter and greener without over investing, with Chungha ChaHi #smartcommunity friends! Welcome back to the Summer Series here on the Smart Community Podcast. As you know, we're taking a little break from new content over the Australian summer holidays, and instead we are sharing the replays of a few of your all time favourite episodes. This week we're sharing my interview with Chungha Cha from Episode 110. This interview was recorded in early 2019 and then aired in mid 2019, while I was on my Churchill Fellowship trip.
Chungha Cha is the Co-founder and Chair of the Re-Imagining Cities Foundation. Zoe and Cha discuss his background in finance and how he...
2021-01-1748 min
The Smart Community PodcastEpisode 200 Celebration: Ask Zoe Anything!In this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, host Zoe Eather is back in the hot seat! In celebration of this being episode 200, Zoe and producer Ellen Ronalds Keene sat down for a chat where she answers questions from you, the audience of the Smart Community Podcast.
We can't believe we're at 200 episode and now over 100,000 downloads. It's nearly been 3 years of the show and thank you so much for all of you for tuning in! Zoe answers 4 questions today from the many that were sent through via LinkedIn and email. Thank you to those of you who submitted questions...
2020-11-2248 min
The Smart Community PodcastEpisode 150 Celebration: Ask Zoe AnythingIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, host Zoe Eather is back in the hot seat! In celebration of this being episode 150, Zoe and producer Ellen Ronalds Keene sat down for a chat where she answers questions from you, the audience of the Smart Community Podcast.
We can't believe we're at 150 episode and it's fitting that this celebratory episode is the first episode of 2020. 2019 was a whirlwind year and 2020 is shaping up to be just as exciting.
Zoe answers 3 questions today from the many that were sent through via LinkedIn and email. Thank you to those of you who...
2020-01-051h 03
The Smart Community PodcastChurchill Fellowship Zoe's Smart Mobility Report Part 1In this episode I share with you the overview of my findings from my Winston Churchill Fellowship, which I undertook earlier in 2019 by visiting 7 countries around the world to investigate the integration of Smart Mobility to enable more liveable Australian communities. This will be the first in a series of episodes about my findings. There's so much to say so today is just the overview and I'll be back diving a little deeper into some of the topics in another episode soon. If you can't wait for that, then you can of course read my whole report, which you can...
2019-11-2417 min
The Smart Community PodcastWhat is ASCA August?This is a quick episode to introduce our ASCA August special here on the Smart Community Podcast.
What is ASCA?
ASCA is the Australia Smart Communities Association of which Zoe is a volunteer board member.
In August, all episodes of the Smart Community Podcast will be brought to you by the Australian Smart Communities Association with a focus on the needs of ASCA members. So we're bringing you conversations, stories and learnings from local government agencies around the world, as well as from the board members.
Connect with ASCA at www.australiansmartcommunities.org.au
Connect with me via email: hello...
2019-07-3107 min
The Smart Community PodcastWhere to next for Smart Cities and Communities? (Part 1)Zoe is back behind the mic after her Churchill Fellowship world tour so you'll start hearing her voice again at the start of the regular podcast episodes. In this episode we're doing things a little differently. Throughout this year, Zoe has asked each guests an extra question which was edited out of the regular interview: "Where to next for Smart Cities and Communities?" In this episode you are going to hear an amalgamation of a few of the answers from this year's guests.
The loose theme of this episode is around the need for decision making and action on climate...
2019-06-3017 min
The Smart Community PodcastCitizenship, Democracy and Data in the Smart Community (Part 2), with Cornelia Levy-Bencheton and Mike BarlowIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, we hear part 2 of Zoe's interview with Cornelia Levy-Bencheton and Mike Barlow. In Part 2, which is the previous episode, Zoe and Mike and Cornelia discussed the power of Smart Communities to engage citizens which can lead to a more effective and empowered democracy. They also shared how they see the US embracing the Smart City space and gave some great examples of some Smart concepts being implemented there. If you haven't yet listened to Part 1 of this interview, go and do that before listening to this episode. In Part 2, Cornelia and Mike...
2019-06-2332 min
The Smart Community PodcastCitizenship, Democracy and Data in the Smart Community (Part 1), with Cornelia Levy-Bencheton and Mike BarlowIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe has a fascinating and really great conversation with Cornelia Levy-Bencheton and Mike Barlow, the authors of the book "Smart Cities, Smart Futures: Showcasing Tomorrow." Cornelia and Mike tell us about their backgrounds and how they became so passionate about the Smart City and Smart Community space. They share with us their desire to educate and inspire people about these concepts so that we can collectively be more engaged citizens, have a more effective and empowered democracy, and solve problems both big and small in our communities, cities, countries and the world.
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2019-06-1633 min
The Smart Community PodcastThe power of local champions in Smart Regions, with Heath RafteryIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe speaks with Heath Raftery, Head of Technology at boutique electronic product consultancy, Newie Ventures. Heath tells us about his background in computing and electrical engineering, and why the strengths and weaknesses of engineers led him to study economics, communication and human behaviour. He explains how he became interested in Smart concepts thanks to initiatives of the City of Newcastle, and how he sees Australia embracing the Smart Community space. Heath shares some of the projects he's currently working on, including the Smart Play initiative, which involves playful ways to capture, use...
2019-06-0925 min
The Smart Community PodcastPutting data in the hands of people, with Flora SalimIn this episode, Zoe had a fantastic chat to Dr. Flora Salim, Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, RMIT University. She obtained her PhD in Computer Science from Monash University and her research areas are mobile and pervasive computing, urban computing, activity and behaviour recognition, and applied data mining and machine learning for ambient intelligence.
Flora shares with us how she sees Australia embracing Smart Community concepts, as well as some of the projects she's working on right now, including a foot traffic prediction app in Melbourne and a tool to help residents and tourists...
2019-05-3025 min
The Smart Community PodcastSmart Community Thinking Solving Wicked Problems, with Mark ThomasIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe chats with Mark Thomas, the Managing Director of Serviceworks group, an international Smart City Consultancy. Zoe and Mark discuss how council amalgamations sparked Mark's interest in the Smart City space and led to a stint in local politics, as well as how he sees New Zealand currently embracing the Smart Community concepts. Mark shares numerous great examples of how Smart Community thinking can be used to solve wicked problems and engage and empower citizens at the same time. Zoe and Mark also discuss Smart Stadiums, what we can learn from Singapore's...
2019-05-2326 min
The Smart Community PodcastSmarter and greener without overinvesting, with Chungha ChaIn this epsiode of the Smart Communtiy Podcast, Zoe has a fascinting conversation with Chunga Cha, the Co-founder and Chair of the Re-Imagining Cities Foundation. Zoe and Cha discuss his background in finance and how he became passionate about Smart Communities, plus some of the organisations he works with around the world. Cha tells us how he thinks Korea is currently embracing Smart concepts, projects he's currently working on, and why accelerating Smart Communities is the most effective way to positively influence whole cities and regions. They discuss the gaps and the greenwashing that can exist between different disciplines, and...
2019-05-2247 min
The Smart Community PodcastEvidence-based, adaptable and iterative approaches to planning and design, with Prugya MainiIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe has a great chat with Prugya Maini, an urban ist with a background in planning and design. Prugya tells us how evidence-based planning frameworks, or lack thereof, sparked her interest in the Smart City space, and why we need more adaptability and iterative approaches. Zoe and Prugya discuss how Australia is embracing Smart concepts, as well as the need for upskilling and knowledge sharing to address the current skills gaps. Prugya shares how important it is to speak with and actually listen to people from other disciplines, as well as the...
2019-05-1931 min
The Smart Community PodcastUrban mining and the value of citizen thinking, with Abel ImmarajIn this episode of the Smart Community podcast, Zoe has a fascinating conversation with Abel Immaraj, a consultant and hydraulic engineer with a background in natural resource management and national, state and local water reforms. In this episode, Zoe and Abel discuss the value of citizen thinking and the unintended consequences of individuals adopting technology without thinking of it as a community issue, as well as how he sees Australia embracing the Smart Community concepts. Abel tells us about the concept of urban mining and why the circular economy should always be in the same conversation as Smart Communities, as...
2019-05-1245 min
The Smart Community PodcastConsidering the impacts of emerging technologies on all members of a Smart Community, with Samson WilliamsIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe has an interesting chat with Samson Williams, Principal Consultant at Axes and Eggs, a thinktank and digital advisor on emerging technologies. Samson shares a bit about his work at Axes and Eggs, and why his background in anthropology sparked his interest in Smart Communities. He also has a really interesting perspective on how the US is embracing Smart concepts, and shares about the problem of food deserts, financial deserts, and 3G being a luxury. Zoe and Samson finish their conversation discussing the emerging trends of the millennial generation becoming policy and...
2019-05-0920 min
The Smart Community PodcastHype, Substance, Technology and Humanity, with Victor PereiraIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe speaks with Vitor Pereira, the cofounder and Director of Zoom Smart Cities. Zoe and Vitor discuss his background in journalism and in interest in technology, and how being involved in tourism and events sparked his interest in the Smart Community space. Vitor explains why the ability to reflect and receive criticism is crucial for any Smart City, and gives the example of Amsterdam's rebrand over the last 10 years. He goes on to tell us how Portugal is embracing Smart concepts and some of the projects he's involved in, including Zoom Global...
2019-05-0534 min
The Smart Community PodcastNext Generation Infrastructure and a Zero Carbon Future, with Lisa McLeanIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe has a really interesting chat with Lisa McLean, CEO of the Open Cities Alliance. Lisa covers her passion for Next Generation Infrastructure, what that is, and why Smart Community or Next Gen thinking is so important. Zoe and Lisa discuss how Lisa sees Australia embracing Smart Concepts and some of the projects Lisa is currently working on, as well as what Open Cities does. They then talk about the convergence of utilities like water, waste and energy that used to be separate but that are now becoming more interconnected, and the...
2019-04-2822 min
The Smart Community PodcastWhen immediate needs drive Smart Community thinking, with Ricardo Van LoenenIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe has a fascinating conversation with Ricardo Van Loenen, the CEO and co-Founder of B. Building Business in Amsterdam. As this episode goes live Zoe will be in Amsterdam as part of her Churchill Fellowship, and if you want to hear all about her trip, remember to head to Pozible.com to get access to her special podcast all about what she's learning on her Fellowship. It's available exclusively to supporters so head to Pozible.com now, search My Smart Community, and hit support to get access to those bonus podcast episodes.
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2019-04-2123 min
The Smart Community PodcastThe role of education and ethics in the design of self-driving cars, with Vienna HarveyIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe brings you an interview she did on location in Silicon Valley as part of her Churchill Fellowship trip investigating Smart Mobility around the world. By the way, if you want to hear more from Zoe about her trip, you should subscribe to her exclusive podcast about her Churchill Fellowship. It's exclusively for her supporters on Pozible, so head to Pozible.com today, search for My Smart Community, and hit support. There's several episodes there already for you to get stuck into and hear Zoe's insights from the various people, places and...
2019-04-1417 min
The Smart Community PodcastClimate change, energy efficiency and the built environment, with Don McLeanIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe has a fascinating conversation with Don McLean from IES. Don has been in the energy space for nearly 40 years, and is truly passionate about finding intelligent ways to improve energy efficiency as a way of combating climate change. Don shares why he believes aggregation and using the collective is imperative to making better decisions and being more efficient, as well as how he sees Scotland embracing Smart Concepts. He then tells us about his company IES, and how their 'digital twin' simulation technology helps in the design of energy efficient buildings...
2019-04-1031 min
The Smart Community PodcastUser Experience at the Intersection of Digital & Physical Environments with Martin TomitschIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe speaks with Martin Tomitsch, Associate Professor in Design at the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning, Chair of Design, and Research Director of the Design Lab - an interdisciplinary research group that investigates the role of design across a range of domains and contexts. Martin shares with Zoe the concepts of media architecture and hybrid infrastructure and how it can improve the lives of citizens in Smart Communities, as well as the importance of user experience design principles when designing Smart Cities. Martin tells us about his new...
2019-04-0732 min
The Smart Community PodcastEpisode 100 Celebration: Ask Zoe Anything!In this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, host Zoe Eather is back in the hot seat! In celebration of this being episode 100, Zoe and Ellen sat down for a chat where she answers questions from you, the audience of the Smart Community Podcast. Fittingly, when this episode goes to air, as well as being episode 100, it's also exactly one year since Zoe started her own Smart Community consultancy Zemcon. It's been a whirlwind time and Zoe is currently on her round the world Smart Mobility investigation via her Churchill Fellowship. In this episode Zoe shares her thoughts and experiences...
2019-04-0352 min
The Smart Community PodcastSolving Problems with Smart Concepts And Tools, with Alexis Hannah SmithIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe had a great conversation with Alexis Hannah Smith, the Founder and CEO of IMGeospatial. Alexis shares with us a bit about her background in business and how she stumbled into the Smart Community space because of her passion for helping people and make change for a better world. Zoe and Alexis talk about the gap between the ideal world and reality when it comes to sensors and data, some projects that are happening in the UK, including the Satellite Applications Catapult, plus some projects Alexis is currently working on. Alexis then...
2019-03-3127 min
The Smart Community PodcastUsing Data to Manage City Curbs, with Jacob BaskinIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe speaks with computer programmer and transportation enthusiast, Jacob Baskin. Jacob is the CTO at Coord, New York-based tech company that helps government agencies, companies and professionals get the valuable data they need to build and regulate transportation infrastructure in the way that works best for everyone in the city. In this episode Jacob shares what sparked his interest in the Smart Communities space, and why he feels it's important. Zoe and Jacob discuss how the US is currently embracing Smart City concepts, including cities taking the lead and putting communities back...
2019-03-2722 min
The Smart Community PodcastIntegrating Active Transport and Infrastructure into Smart Mobility, with Kylie NixonIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe has an interesting conversation with traffic engineer and transport planner, Kylie Nixon. Kylie is the Vice President of PedBikeTrans - the Pedestrian and Bicycle Transport Institute of Australasia and an Associate in Transport Planning at Arup, and in this episode she shares her passion for active transport and integrating it into our Smart communities. Zoe and Kylie discuss what walking might look like in an autonomous vehicle world, and the need for planning, technology and infrastructure that facilitates accessibility and walkability. Kylie shares some of the projects she's currently working on...
2019-03-2428 min
The Smart Community PodcastPublic-Private Integration and Interoperability, with David PickeralIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe has an interesting discussion with entrepreneur and Smart Mobility advisor, David Pickeral. David shares his varied background from Naval Officer to practicing Law, to working with a variety of public and private organisations in the transit and technology arena. He tells us what sparked his interest in the Smart Mobility space, and how he sees the US embracing the Smart City and Community concepts. Zoe and David then cover the advantages of bottom-up, individualised approaches, and how integration and interoperability between government, industry and academia is key. They finish their chat...
2019-03-1728 min
The Smart Community PodcastHow Uber Sees the Future of Transport, with Natalie MalliganIn this bonus #mobilitymarch episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe has a fascinating chat with Natalie Malligan, the Head of Cities for Australia and New Zealand at Uber. This is a short but jam packed episode, and it's also a perfect follow up to our previous episode featuring Sampo Hietanen, all about Mobility as a Service, so if you haven't listened to that episode yet, I'd recommend you go back and listen to it before this one, as Zoe and Natalie do talk about MaaS a bit here so Sampo's episode will be useful for a bit more context...
2019-03-1315 min
The Smart Community PodcastMobility as a Service to rival private car ownership, with Sampo HietanenIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, Zoe speaks with Sampo Hietanen, the Founder and CEO at Maas Global, the world's first Mobility-as-a-Service company. Zoe and Sampo discuss his background in transport planning and what sparked his interest in the Smart Community space, as well as how Finland is embracing Smart Concepts, including working towards a life where citizens don't actually NEED a car. Sampo explains what "Mobility as a Service" is, and how his company MaaS Global came to be. He also shares a bit about its success in a relatively short period of time in Finland, and...
2019-03-1020 min
The Smart Community PodcastInvestigating Smart Mobility around the World, with Zoe EatherIn this episode, producer Ellen Ronalds Keene interviews host Zoe Eather. Zoe shares what #MobilityMarch is, why she's created it and what to expect on the show this month. Zoe also discusses a range of different aspects of Smart Mobility and explains how mobility is different from transport.
Next, Zoe talks about her up-coming Churchill Fellowship project which will see her travel across the world investigating Smart Mobility. She tells us where she's going, who she's meeting with and what she's hoping to get out of the investigation.
Find the full show notes as: www.mysmart.community
Connect with me...
2019-03-0330 min
The Smart Community PodcastEmbracing future ways of working through intentional design, with Andrew Pettifer and Steve CosterThis episode of the Smart Community Podcast is brought to you by Arup, an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today's built environment. In this episode, I had a brilliant conversation with Andrew Pettifer, the NSW Region Leader of Arup, and Steve Coster, the Managing Director at international design practice, HASSELL. We have a fascinating discussion about the impact of technology, design and leadership on the way we work, and how this fits in the Smart Community arena.
Arup has just opened three new buildings for their workforce in Sydney, Melbourne...
2018-12-0248 min
The Smart Community PodcastThe Empowerment of Smartivists, with Tom MuellerIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a fascinating conversation with Tom Muller, an Economic Geographer and one of the cofounders of Bee Smart City. He shares with us how Bee Smart City came to be, what they do and a bit about their database connecting Smart City providers with people seeking their services. We also discuss the fact that Smart Cities really needs to be acknowledging that it's not always about the big cities, but municipalities of any size, which you might have noticed is an increasingly common conversation on the podcast, so watch this space....
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2018-11-0131 min
The Smart Community PodcastSparking an interest in 3D printing, with Stephanie PiperIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interview Stephanie Piper, 3D printing enthusiast, and the Community Engagement Coordinator at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba, where she runs their Maker Space. In this episode we discuss Steph's journey from studying biomedicine and vaccine development, to being involved in the 3D printing space and why she's so passionate about the possibilities and opportunities 3D printing technology provides for Smart Cities. Steph explains what 3D printing actually is, and what kind of people and projects are happening at her Maker Space, as well as some of the ways 3D...
2018-10-3122 min
The Smart Community PodcastGetting Data Sharing Right in the Smart Community, with Geof HeydonIn this episode of the Smart City podcast, I have a great chat with Geof Heyden, Associate at data-sharing company CreatorTech and Co-Founder of the IOT Alliance in Australia. Geof shares his background in the telecommunications industry, and how that sparked his interest in the Smart City space. He is passionate about helping all levels of government to really understand the importance of data and data sharing in a digital economy, and how we all need to be on the same page with protecting and sharing appropriately sometimes quite sensitive data. We also discuss the importance of councils and state...
2018-10-3038 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E69: The importance of privacy protections in the Smart City, with Nicole StephensenIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a really interesting conversation with Nicole Stephenson, a Privacy Consultant originally from Canada but now based in Ipswich, Queensland. Nicole shares why privacy is such an important part of the Smart City conversation, and one that currently isn't being embraced enough across the board. We discuss how Australia is currently embracing the Smart City concept and how we could still have a data driven and tech-enabled community that balances the privacy and security of citizen data. Nicole explains some of the projects she's currently working on, including her role with...
2018-10-2925 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E68: Being Smart for the Local Community, with Khal Asfour - Mayor of the City of Canterbury BankstownHello #smartfriends, welcome to Smart Cities Week! This week we are going to release one episode every day Monday to Friday to celebrate Smart Cities Week. This first episode of the Smart City Podcast this week is with Mayer Khal Asfour, who is the Mayor of City of Canterbury-Bankstown. I had a really great conversation with the mayor about what the Smart City concept means to him, which is about solving real problems for the community and also about making government processes more efficient and providing savings to the community. The mayor shares insights on the trip he recently took...
2018-10-2826 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E67: Smart Stakeholder and Community Engagement, with Amelia LoyeIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a fantastic conversation with Amelia Loye. Amelia is a Community and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist who and the Founder of engage2, a public participation and stakeholder engagement consultancy. We begin by discussing the concept of Smart Government and Amelia explains why she's so passionate about balancing the interests of different groups.
We also discuss the upcoming Smart Cities Week events in Sydney from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November, including the EngageTech Forum at the NSW State Library on the 1st of November which Amelia's team have deliberately...
2018-10-2131 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E66: Visionaries creating a new Smart narrative, Mateusz JarosiewiczIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a really great conversation with Mateusz Jarosiewicz from Poland. He is the Program Coordinator for Smart City Polska. We talk about collaborating so we don't have to reinvent the wheel, and he talks about how Smart City can be an ideology, a movement and a community. He also talks about making the Smart City concept more understandable for the greater audience, particularly starting in schools. Mat then shares some of the things he's working on at the moment, including Road Map and Vision Poland, and Do Tanks rather than just...
2018-10-1420 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E65: Convergence of Energy, Infrastructure and Transport, with Carola JonasIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a really great conversation with Carola Jonas. Carola is the CEO and Co-Founder of Everty, who build software for electric vehicle charging. She has a background in logistics and freight, and has moved into green tech. She is very passionate about keeping our planet clean and green. We talk about some of the impacts of energy infrastructure and transport coming together in a digital sense, and Carola then talks about some of the leading initiatives happening in Australia. She shares what Everty does and what they are doing in the...
2018-10-0721 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E64: Bonus Episode | 21st Century Solutions to Current Day Problems, with Dean MadisonIn this bonus episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a really great conversation with Dean Madison, the founder and CEO of T. D. Madison and Associates. Dean has a background in broadband and we first start talking bout IOT and the next generation of services, and how we need to start applying 21st century solutions to our current day problems. Dean is passionate about empowering cities to manage their own complex services and resources, and we also talk about the idea of buying back time and setting up the right foundational infrastructure for a Smart City. Dean shares...
2018-10-0323 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E63: Smart from the Start, with Merrick SpainIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a fantastic conversation with Merrick Spain, the Smart Cities Lead for Telstra. We discuss the importance of community and civic innovation in the Smart City space, and also the need to develop a data culture before we get too excited about the tech. We also explore some of the projects Merrick is working on, particularly in the realm of Smart Regions, and the emerging trend of genuine collaboration. Merrick's favourite term is 'Smart from the Start' which I really enjoy. As always, I hope you enjoy listening to this episode...
2018-09-3027 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E62: Underspent Smart Communities, with Rachel SmithIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast I had a fantastic conversation with Rachel Smith, the author of Decongestion and also Underspent. A transport planner by trade, Rachel tells us about the BMW Guggenheim Lab she participated in where she travelled the world with the theme 'cities of the future.' We talk about the idea of underspent cities and how Smart Cities is about the intentional use of resources. We discuss the sharing economy and Rachel's experience of this overseas. She then shares the importance of people in the Smart City and the drivers of behavioural change. We...
2018-09-2328 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E61: Interoperability and Power the Key to Smart Cities, with Robert LinsdellIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a fantastic conversation with Robert Linsdell, the Managing Director of Vertiv for Australia and New Zealand. He is passionate about technology; he grew up with it and has worked with it all of his life. We first talked about the different sectors of the Smart City and what is to come. We then talk about the importance of uninterrupted connectivity and power supply for a Smart City. Robert then talks about how important it is for interoperability to occur, to collaborate instead of compete. Robert shares was Vertiv does, particular...
2018-09-1628 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E60: Bonus | Sustainability, Liveability and Making the World Better, with Will DaviesIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interview the CEO of Car Next Door, Will Davies. Will starts with discussing how he started to follow his passion for reducing our carbon footprint, and then how to utilise our resources better and how that fits into the Smart City space. We take a bit of a deep dive into car sharing and public transport attitudes as well as equal access to mobility. He has an exciting idea about how every new human could make the world a better place. We talk a lot about what Car Next door actually...
2018-09-1237 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E59: Integrating Technologies and Embracing the Digital Age, with Emma HendryIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a fantastic conversation with Emma Hendry. Emma is the CEO of Hendry Group and was also a member of the Future Leaders, Future Cities delegation to Japan. Emma and I discuss incorporating tech into everyday business and how to move into the digital age. We also discuss learnings from Japan, what Emma has been up to lately, and how we can better integrate across the different disciplines using technology. We also talk about some of the emerging trends, global conversations and how to deal with risk. As always I hope...
2018-09-0921 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E58: Smart Cities as a way of thinking, with David BatchelorIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a fantastic conversation with David Batchelor, a planner and history buff from Wellington, passionate about heritage and culture in our cities.
He is also a member of the Smart Cities Council Emerging Innovators and talks about Smart Cities being a way to create great connected spaces for the people in them, and about Smart Cities being a universal language, a level playing field where we can all communicate.
David tells us how New Zealand is currently embracing the Smart City concept and the importance of overall vision and strategy. He...
2018-09-0223 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E57: City Deals for Integrated Cities, with Michael ComninosIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a great chat with Michael Comninos, the Managing Director of Astrolabe Group. First he tells us about his background in mathematics and growth infrastructure planning, so how cities grow. He also talks about the Smart City being about people and place, and also the importance of governance reform and leadership. Michael also tells us about some of the things he's been working on, including City Deals, and how it's important for the government to shift their thinking from being a regulator to moving to a customer-centric approach. We also talk...
2018-08-2623 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E56: Bonus | Smart Chats - Governance with Danielle StoreyIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast I have a great conversation with Danielle Storey. It's the third time she's been on the podcast (previously in Episodes 25 and 35) and this time we talk about Smart City Governance and the importance of frameworks in this space. I hope you enjoy listening to this bonus episode as much as I enjoyed making it.
Chief Innovation Officer of Smarter Technology Solutions, a specialist Smart City Consulting and System Integration Company working with some of the leading Smart Cities in Australia.
Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com
Connect with Dani on LinkedIn...
2018-08-2339 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E55: The Circular Economy, with Ashleigh MorrisIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a fantastic conversation with Ashleigh Morris. Ashleigh is the cofounder and CEO fo the Circular Experiment, and also joined me on the Future Leaders, Future Cities delegation to Japan. Ashleigh and I discuss our observations from Japan, as well as how Smart Cities and the Circular Economy fit together. Ashleigh also explains what the Circular Economy is and what the Circular Experiment worked on. We also discuss emerging trends of connecting knowledge and genuine collaboration.
Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com
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2018-08-1926 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E54: Cybersecurity in the Smart City, with Vaughan EmeryIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a really interesting chat with Vaughan Emery. Vaughan is the Founder and CEO of Atonomi, a company focused on security protocol for the internet of things. We talk a lot about the importance of cybersecurity as we get more connected, and how they're using the Ethereum blockchain to do their business. We also have some really interesting conversation about the future of cryptocurrencies. I learnt so much talking to Vaughan so I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it.
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2018-08-1225 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E53: Using technology to empower people to solve real problems, with Alvaro MazIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a great conversation with Alvaro Maz from Code for Australia. This episode isn't about coding, it's about using technology to empower people to solve real problems, which is a concept that I love. We discuss a lot of things including the changing ways of work and the importance of creating exciting and interesting projects to attract the talent that you want and need in order to keep moving forward. Alvaro and I also talk about about solving some of those boring inefficiencies that happen in Government and organisations, which you...
2018-08-0520 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E52: Smart Local Councils and Communities (Part 2), with Bronwyn VoyceIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast we have part 2 of my conversation with Bronwyn Voice. In Part 1 we talk about the Future Leaders, Future Cities delegation, Bronwyn's background, the sharing economy and karaoke. In this episode, we continue our conversation and start it by talking about Bronwyn's observations of the Smart City space in Hong Kong and Japan. We also cover disaster resilience, which both countries are facing, in different aspects, and the future of mobility and emerging trends, and how there's lots of challenges coming such as facial recognition technology.
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2018-08-0119 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E51: Smart Local Councils and Communities (Part 1), with Bronwyn VoyceIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast I had a great chat with a fellow member of the Future Leaders, Future Cities Delegation, Bronwyn Voyce. Currently a consultant at GWI, she has a wide and varied background which we dive deep into in this episode. We talk about the concept of Smart Councils and how Smart Cities are a way for us to reach our potential. We also cover the sharing economy, policy, data access and some of our reflections on the Smart City space in Japan and Hong Kong. This is a 2-part interview, so stay tuned for...
2018-07-2924 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E50: Bonus | Key themes from the Future Cities, Future Leaders delegationIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I cover some of the key themes from the recent Future Cities, Future Leaders delegation to Japan, led by the Minister of Tourism, Trade and Investment, Steven Ciobo. I share 11 of my insights from the trip, and talk a little bit about the Churchill Fellowship I've applied for as well.
I also share an anecdote of what happened just after the delegation when I got evacuated from Kyoto and how I realised I was alone in the world except for Siri and Google!
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2018-07-2627 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E49: Urbanism, tech and meaningful Smart Cities, with Nicola BalchIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interview Nicola Balch. We had a great chat about urbanism and tech. Nicola is an associate at McGregor Coxall. We also talked about the intelligent use of data, including why we need to be thinking about the metrics: why we want to collect certain data and what it is we will use the data for. Nicola shared about a number of different projects across the world, which I found really interesting.
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2018-07-2229 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E48: Different approaches to Smart Cities, with Janice LeeIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast I interview Janice Lee. Janice is the Director of Infrastructure Advisory at EY and also recently joined me on the Future Leaders, Future Cities delegation to Japan. It was really great to hang out with Janice in person in Japan, and in this episode we discuss our observations; we talk about how Australia and Japan are approaching the Smart City space differently, but also how some things are exactly the same. We also discuss work that Janice is doing in the government advisory in the Smart City space, and the emerging trends...
2018-07-1524 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E47: The power of Smart concepts in regional areas, with Neil GlentworthIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had an awesome chat with Neil Glentworth. Neil is the Executive Chairman at GWI and he is passionate about the ethical use of data to make informed decisions. He is also passionate about Smart happening in the regions, which of course I love, so we had some great conversation about what the regions are doing in this space. As always, I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it.
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2018-07-0822 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E46: BONUS | Smart Chats from the Future Leaders, Future Cities delegation in JapanIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast I come to you all the way from Japan. I'm here on an AusTrade delegation with the Honourable Steven Ciobo, the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, and we have had such an amazing time. First, each member of the delegation will introduce themselves and give you a short snippet of their companies. Then I get some reflections from 4 of the 13 delegates. As always, I really hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it.
The four delegates who give their reflections are Janice Lee, John O'Callaghan...
2018-07-0533 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E45: Connectivity and Collaboration for Smart Communities, with Daniel FletcherIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had some great discussions with Daniel Fletcher. Daniel is the General Manager of Communities for the Central Highlands Regional Council in Queensland. He is very passionate about supporting and nourishing regional communities. As you know, I am also very passionate about the regional areas, so Daniel and I had some great conversations about this. Daniel also shares about what Central Highlands Regional Council is doing in the Smart City space, and how he is trying to close the technology gap for the community.
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2018-07-0125 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E44: Holistically Smart Cities, with Dan BarrIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a great conversation with Dan Barr. Dan is the director of the Better Cities Group and is passionate about making cities more liveable. Dan has a wide and varied background, and most recently embedded Smart City concepts into the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Dan and I also discovered that we'll both be going to Japan in early July on the Future Leaders, Future Cities mission, which is super exciting. Dan also covers some of the emerging trends that he thinks are important but aren't being talked about enough.
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2018-06-2425 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E43: Changing the World One Podcast at a Time, with Zoe EatherIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, you'll hear from me again. I was reminded by an avid listener that I didn't share about how this podcast has change my life. So here it is...
Find the show notes for this and other episodes at www.thesmartcitypodcast.com
Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com, Twitter or Facebook @smartcitypod
2018-06-2113 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E42: Top 5 Themes from the Smart City Podcast so far, with Zoe EatherIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, you'll hear from me about some of things I've learnt so far from having some amazing conversations with really awesome Smart City people. Here's what I covered: change is coming, the Human Smart City Movement, using tech for Good, the fact that collaboration is Key and doing Things Intentionally and Designing your own Life/City/Work. Plus, I share two bonus points about my Smart City Podcast experience, and what's coming up in the next few months of the podcast.
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2018-06-1721 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E41: Engaging people with Smart Cities, with Oliver LockIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interviewed fellow member of the Smart Cities Council Emerging Innovators, Oliver Lock. Oli and I had a lot to discuss and had a great conversation about what Smart Cities means to him, what he's doing in the space (including a PhD) and where we're moving forward in the tech and data space. With a background in architecture, Oliver has cross pollinated with programming and all things tech and data, which we dive deep into. As always, I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it.
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2018-06-1423 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E40: (Part 2) Education and Life Design for Smart Citizens, with Ellen Ronalds KeeneIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I finish off my conversation with teacher turned entrepreneur, Ellen Ronalds Keene. Part 1 of our chat is in episode 39, where you'll hear about what Ellen's passionate about and why she thinks the Smart City Concept is so important. In this episode (Part 2), Ellen shares a really interesting perspective on integrating across the different disciplines. We also have an insightful discussion around being the CEO of your own life and how this fits into the Smart City Space. As always, I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed...
2018-06-1219 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E39: (Part 1) Education and Life Design for Smart Citizens, with Ellen Ronalds KeeneIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interviewed teacher turned entrepreneur, Ellen Ronalds Keene. Ellen is passionate about education, health and wellbeing, and podcasts, and we had so much to talk about. This episode is split into two parts, so you'll be able to hear the rest of our conversation in Episode 40. In Part 1 we talk about what Ellen has learnt about the Smart City concept, and why she thinks it's important, as well as how she herself is embracing the Smart City concept from non built environment, planning or engineering background. She's coming at Smart Cities from...
2018-06-1027 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E38: The Practical Future of Smart Cities, with Andrew GrillIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interviewed the Practical Futurist, Andrew Grill. We discussed a number of interesting topics that fit into the Smart City space. We talk about the future of work, and how it's not all about the millennials - much to my disgust! We also discussed what digital diversity is and why it is important on our decision making boards, and also why the new GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, should actually empower us to use our data how we want to, and to our advantage. I really enjoyed this futuristic yet practical...
2018-06-0731 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E37: The Heart of a Smart City, with Zubin PratapIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed serial entrepreneur and Founder of Whooshka.me Zubin Pratap. Zubin tells us more about Whooshka and solving urban congestion and shares his true passion of bringing people back to the heart of a Smart City. We also discuss the importance of standardising data to create boundary-less experiences and breaking down silos by asking why. We have a great discussion about how everyone has a place in the Smart City space and encourage people to get involved no matter their background.
Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com
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2018-06-0527 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E36: Smart Holistic Solutions, with David KlingbergIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed David Klingberg who is the Director and Principal at Smart Planning and Design. David and I had a great chat about thinking holistically about delivering solutions and using technology to enable this delivery. We also discussed the Smart City funding that is currently on offer and more that needs to be done in this space to maximise the potential of the Smart City concept and expanding to our regions. I really enjoyed this strategic Smart City conversation.
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2018-06-0325 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E35: Being a Guiding Hand in Technology, Danielle StoreyIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed the Chief Innovation Officer of Smarter Technology Solutions Danielle Storey. Dani and I follow on from our conversation from ASCA's Australian Smart Communities Conference. We talk about using technology to solve problems and some of the projects that Smarter Technology Solutions is working on across Australia. Dani also explains how Smarter Technology Solutions came to be, which I loved hearing about. She also speaks about immersing in Smart Cities globally and how we can think of integration as a waltz in order to get the balance right. As well this...
2018-05-3133 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E34: The Smart Connection of Physical and Digital, with Thibault Van der AuwermeulenIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed Thibault Van De Auwermeulen who is the Founder of 4Instance and Co-founder of ExpoPolis, the Smart City Virtual Expo. Thibault shares his background in the public sector and his passion for connecting the government and industry. We also discuss ExpoPolis and The Smart City Virtual Expo as well as the importance of both virtual and physical expos. I also really enjoyed talking about how some Smart City project might be the disconnection from technology and bringing people together.
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2018-05-2929 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E33: Riding the Next Wave of the Internet, with Louise Mercer and Leanne KempIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, a podcast first, I interviewed two amazing people at the same time: Louise Mercer who is the Head of Everledger for Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and Leanne Kemp who is the Founder and CEO of Everledger. You'll hear from both Louise and Leanne on how Everledger is a company concerned about prominence - so the origin and life cycle of high value things. Louise and Leanne dive deep into explaining blockchain, how it works and what this has to do with diamonds and insurance. We also discuss some of the other...
2018-05-2723 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP EP32: Bringing Data to Life, with Brian AshtonIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed the Director of Harvest Digital Planning Brian Ashton. Brian is passionate about creating and geospatial technology and combining these to things to help government to better engage with the community. Brian and I discuss many things mainly focused around using digital and spatial technology to better engage and integrate across all disciplines, government and community. Brian has some really big and great ideas in this space, some of these include breaking down data silos for better integration, Google Knowledge Graph for planning, testing Smart Tech in real places and thick...
2018-05-2435 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E31: A Tailored Approach to Tech, with Michael CybulskiIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed Founder and CEO of Retina Visions Michael Cybulski. Michael is passionate about pushing the boundaries when it comes to technology and focuses on implementing technology on a local scale. Michael and I discuss some of things his company Retina Visions is working on as well as how we can better integrate across the disciplines and change the way we think about risk. We also talk about Brisbane, as well as Smart Tech in rural areas and the emerging and important topic of security as we all become data platforms.
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2018-05-2224 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E30: Being a Catalyst for Change, with Zanthea ChulioIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed Brisbane lover and fellow founding member of SCCei.This chat with Zanthea was great and I felt a real theme of being a catalyst for change, which I loved! Zanthea is passionate about connecting people in the Smart City space and has some great ideas of where to pilot Smart Tech. You'll hear about Zanthea's love for Brisbane and how we can put Brisbane on the Smart City map. Zanthea and I also discuss the importance of face-to-face connections as we get more and more invested in tech.
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2018-05-2029 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E29: Hacking a Smart Future, with Angela Bee ChanIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed serial hacker and fellow Smart Cities Council Emerging Innovator Angela Bee Chan. Angela is the CEO and Founder of Hackathons Australia and she tells us all about Hackathons and how they are connected with Smart Cities, which I really loved hearing about. We also have great chats about piloting technology in regional areas and the importance of bringing back connections to Australia to boost our eco-system. Angela also shares some insights into linking Smart Cities with educating the future workforce and sustainability.
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2018-05-1730 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E28: Create, Break, Learn, Repeat (Part 2), with Tim RastallIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, you'll hear Part 2 of my conversation with Tim Rastall. If you missed Part 1, it's Episode 27 and we covered Tim's background and projects he is working on, as well as where NZ is at when it comes to Smart Cities. In this episode, Part 2, we discuss the Agile approach to building relationships and collaborating across disciplines as well as being okay with failure. For those of you who don't know Agile is a project methodology that started off in the software development world but now is utilised more widely. Agile is about being...
2018-05-1526 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E27: Create, Break, Learn, Repeat (Part 1), with Tim RastallIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed technologist and creator Tim Rastall. I've broken this episode into two parts as we had so much to talk about. In this episode, Part 1, we talk about some of the exciting work that Tim has been doing and continues to do. Tim now has his own consulting practice ISE Consulting which focuses on IoT, machine learning and mixed realities. Tim and I discuss a number of different technologies and the emerging uses of these such as using audio technology for environmental research, we also discuss the pros and cons of...
2018-05-1323 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E26: The Connected Soldier, with Richard KiddIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I had a really fascinating conversation with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Army, Strategic Integration Mr Richard Kidd. Richard tells us about how the Smart City concept is being utilised in army installation across the US and also the sheer scale of the army's footprint (for the Aussie listeners, this is about 1.5 times the area of South East Queensland). He also gives us an overview of his presentation at the IEEE GreenTech Conference and how the army is pioneering with Smart Technology with the "connected solider", autonomous vehicles and building...
2018-05-1027 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E25: BONUS Episode | Smart Chats at ASCA's Australian Smart Communities ConferenceIn this bonus episode of the Smart City Podcast, Zoe comes to you live from the ASCA Smart Communities Conference. Zoe speaks with Sergio A Fernandez de Cordova of P3SmartCity about why they are agnostic when it comes to technology. They also discuss the emerging trends of social electricity, blockchain for data management and the idea of apps for cities. Next, Zoe speaks with Danielle Storey, Chief Innovation Officer with Smarter Technology Solutions. They discuss why there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to Smart Cities and how life will change for citizens with more sustainable and efficient cities...
2018-05-1033 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E24: Let's Talk about Terms, with Zoe EatherIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I tell you what I've been up to and what's coming up. And then I also go through some of the terms we've been using which hopefully is useful for your understanding. One that I forgot to mention was BIM which is basically 3D modelling but with so much more detail about the components of the structure or infrastructure that can be utilised in asset management, quality assurance, community consultation and the full life cycle of that product, amongst many other things. So you can use BIM in combination with VR and A...
2018-05-0827 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E23: Being Nimble and of Service, with Chelsea CollierIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I had an awesome conversation with Chelsea Collier. Chelsea shares some really interesting insights from her Eisenhower Fellowship where she explored Smart Cities across America and China. This led to her to launching Digi.City so that she could share what she was learning in real-time. Digi.City is now a platform for the exploration of Smart City technology and Policy. Chelsea talks about why she kept Digi.City as a brand and didn't "expand" it to a full-blown company, which was super interesting for me as I'm going through some of...
2018-05-0628 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E22: Bringing Together Talented Humans, Robots and Automation, with Michael MilfordIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast I spoke with robotics and artificial intelligence guru, Michael Milford. Michael is a professor at QUT and has his own start up, Math Thrills. We talk about some of the cool stuff that he's working on at the moment and different aspects of autonomous vehicles and AI (artificial intelligence.) We also have a great discussion about keeping and attracting local talent, and a pleasantly unexpected conversation about the importance of diversity in the tech space. I really enjoyed this Friday afternoon chat and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as...
2018-05-0332 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP EP21: Making Construction Smarter, with Brittanie Campbell-TurnerIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed fellow podcaster and construction professional and enthusiast Brittanie Campbell-Turner. Brittanie hosts the Constructrr podcast and is currently in her second season which is talking about Blockchain in Construction. Brittanie and I deep dive into how technology can be used to improve processes within the construction industry but also how important it is to not lose sight of how the people involved can be affected. We talk about blockchain, 3D manufacturing, virtual and augmented reality and Building Information Modelling (BIM). BIM for those who don't know is basically 3D modelling but...
2018-05-0127 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP EP20: Using the Resources of Today to Build a Better Future Tomorrow, with Roxann GriffithIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interviewed Roxann Griffith. Roxann loves to help people which makes her perfect for her role as the Regional Veterans' Employment Coordinator with the US Department of Labor. Roxann talks passionately about the apprenticeship program she is involved in and how it fits into the smart city space. We also talk about the importance of workforce diversity and the future of work. Roxann presented at the IEEE GreenTech conference in early April so we talk a bit about that as well. It was really great to talk to Roxann as it she...
2018-04-2922 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E19: Designing for the Socio-Technical, with Laura ForlanoIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed social scientist and design researcher Laura Forlano. Laura and I had a really great discussion about the socio-technical aspects of design and how humans and machines come together. Laura talks about a number of her projects ranging from driverless technology to reimagining work and going back in history to think about technology. She is also very passionate about the active engagement of citizens and rethinking that way we do this engagement through design. We also discuss about the differences in the imagined futures of technology verses the reality.
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2018-04-2629 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP EP18: Building Responsive Cities, with Julia HamiltonIn the episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interviewed the New Zealand Co-ordinator of SCCei and community focused advocate Julia Hamilton. Julia is a Strategic Projects Advisor for Wellington City Council in NZ and is doing some really exciting stuff. I'll start by saying that everything we discuss is personal opinion only and does not represent the companies we work for or is not associated with the companies in any way. Julia is particularly interested in using technology to support and enhance social outcomes. She talks about some of the projects she is working on and how Smart City...
2018-04-2422 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP EP17: Changing the structure of society, with Colin WrightIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I had a fantastic conversation with minimalist, writer, podcast host, blogger, speaker and full time traveller Colin Wright. We discussed the linkages between minimalism and Smart Cities and how people-scale cities make for happier places and reduce under-utilised time. We also discussed a number of different technologies and dive deep into using science fiction as a means to think about the possible societal impacts some technologies. This was a supposed to be a bit of a different episode for you, mixing it up because Smart Cities really touches on so many aspects...
2018-04-2240 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP EP 16: Breaking down traditional ways of thinking, with Marika SvikisIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed NSW coordinator of the Smart Cities Council Emerging Innovators (SCCei) and people focused planner Marika Svikis. I'll start by saying that everything we discuss is personal opinion only and does not represent the companies we work for or is not associated with the companies in any way. Marika is very interested in harnessing big data to better inform design and using how people feel in a city as a metric of success. For example how happy people feel rather than just how efficiently things are running. We also discussed how t...
2018-04-1929 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP EP15 The Human Smart Cities Movement, with Kylie LeggeIn this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I had a great chat with Place Maker Kylie Legge. Kylie is the founder of Place Score, we discuss how Place Score aims to positively change the way engagement with the community happens and change the way data is collected and stored in order to be used effectively used across multiple projects. Kylie and I discuss the need to think more holistically about assets and sharing the space we have, as well as how young people show up in the data and the smart city space. Kylie offers some great insights into...
2018-04-1730 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E14: Addressing energy inequality in remote communities, with Nick KamolsIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interviewed Town Planner and Smart City Entrepreneur, Nick Kamols. Nick was calling up from Indonesia, where he spent a month with his startup, PowerWells. PowerWells aim is to provide basic access to electricity to remote areas in Indonesia, and is using e-waste to set up small-scale energy supply systems. Thanks to a Kickstarter campaign, PowerWells will be able to install 120 of these units in a sustainable way. Nick is a fellow member of the Smart Cities Council Emerging Innovators, and is doing some really cool stuff in this space. In this e...
2018-04-1525 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E13: Using Technology to Accelerate Sustainability, with Chris CastroIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had an early start to have a great discussion with the Director of Sustainability of the City of Orlando, Chris Castro. Chris and I really just scratched the surface on a number of projects that the city of Orlando is currently undertaking ranging from floating solar, connected and automated vehicles, solid waste and public safety. We also talk about Orlando culture of innovation and how the city is pioneering in the smart city space. Chris is particularly interested in how technology can play a role in accelerating a more sustainable future.
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2018-04-1219 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E12: Asking who the Smart City is for, with Katharine WillisIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a really thought-provoking conversation with Katharine Willis about who the Smart City is for. Katharine is an architect and Associate Professor at Plymouth University and initially was reluctant to get involved in the Smart City space. She continues to challenge commercially driven initiatives and focus on what the people actually think about so-called Smart Cities. We discussed Plymouth's new Masters in Smart Urban Futures, and also a number of projects that Katharine researched about who was included and actively excluded in Smart City planning and implementation around the world. We...
2018-04-1044 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E11: Using data to make Smart decisions, with Claire DanielIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interviewed another self-confessed data addict and fellow member of the Smart City Council Emerging Innovators, Claire Daniel. Claire is a town-planner at heart and loves exploring exciting ways to use data to make our lives better. She studied a Master's degree in Smart Cities and Urban Analytics at the University College, London. This is where she learnt to code, amongst many other things. Claire thinks cross-disciplinary learning is so important to make Smart decisions, as well as using data to monitor the outcomes of these decisions to enable us to make...
2018-04-0832 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E10: Creating a Digital Democracy, with Brook DixonIn this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I interview Brook Dixon, the Managing Director of Delos Delta, the go-to consultant for all things Smart Cities. Brook is also the newly elected President of the Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA) and a Churchill Fellow, which allowed him to travel the world and explore Smart Cities. He is passionate about creating a digital democracy, and including the community in decision making. In this episode, we dive deep into some of the things Brook witnessed overseas, as well as the exciting things Australia is doing.
"The world around us is changing. We're...
2018-04-0532 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E08: The Agency of Citizens in Smart Cities, with Irina AnastasiuIn this episode I interviewed Irina Anastasiu, who describes herself as a perpetual chameleon. She has a wide and varied background, which is perfect for the Smart City space, and a genuine interest in citizen co-creation, so much so that she has created a framework to nurture this collaborative approach. This approach helps people see people as people and not just the organisations that they work for. Irina believes Smart Cities should include an integration of the small-scale projects with the larger ones, and build a shared vision that involves everyone. She has interesting views about how Australia's societal norms...
2018-04-0329 min
The Smart Community PodcastSCP E07: Where we've been and what's to come!In this episode, Zoe shares a bit more about her background, the Smart Cities Council Emerging Innovators Group and why she is so passionate about the Smart City space. She explains where the podcast has been for the last month and what's to come in April! There are interviews with people from all different areas, from world-travelling bloggers to academics to people using Blockchain as the basis for their company. There is so much coming your way. As always, it isn't just about the tech but about the people in the cities and how we can use technology to make...
2018-04-0314 min
The Smart Community PodcastIntroduction to the Smart City PodcastA taste of what's to come on the Smart City Podcast.
I'm your host, Zoe. I'm an engineer and a millennial with a passion for Smart City technology - and not specifically just in the big cities, but using Smart technology in any shape or form that makes things more efficient and effective and in turn makes people's lives better. I went searching for a hub where other people interested in this space hung out, and I couldn't really find one, so I decided to create my own.
The Smart City Podcast is where experts come together and share their...
2018-02-2002 min