{"619979":{"#nid":"619979","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Smart Hosts Community Growth Workshop","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA day-long workshop at the GTRI Conference Center in Midtown brought together local governments, government associations, industry, and academia to explore potential smart community initiatives as part of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.ipat.gatech.edu\/georgia-smart\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Smart Communities Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Smart is a one year program that supports local governments of any size within the State of Georgia by providing grant funding and access to technical assistance, expert advice, and a network of peers. Successful applicants will leverage these resources to explore, study, and plan for the use, deployment, and integration of smart community technologies into their jurisdictions and operations. Teams partner with a Georgia Tech advisor who conducts research in support of the community\u0026rsquo;s goals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDuring welcome remarks, Georgia Tech Executive Vice President for Research Chaouki Abdallah said, \u0026ldquo;Researchers have become true partners of these communities and show the power and potential of collaboration.\u0026rdquo; He thanked the four inaugural Georgia Smart communities for forging a path for future program participants and demonstrating \u0026ldquo;how the intersection of people and technology can foster smart community growth.\u0026rdquo;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nRepresentatives of the four communities \u0026ndash; the cities of Albany and Chamblee and Chatham and Gwinnett counties \u0026ndash; along with their Georgia Tech research partners, presented an overview of their year-long projects:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EChatham County\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;is designing, developing, and testing a pilot sensor network for measuring sea and inland waterway levels to inform government officials and other key stakeholders of flood risk during natural disasters and storms. Georgia Tech collaborators: School of Earth and Atmospheric Science, School of Computer Science, School of Electrical Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EGwinnett County\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;is evaluating traffic management technologies for improved vehicle mobility, safety, and connectivity throughout the region. Georgia Tech collaborator: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECity of Albany\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;is developing an integrated portal from several government databases to drive efficiency and transparency throughout city government. Georgia Tech collaborator: School of Public Policy\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECity of Chamblee\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;is developing a shared autonomous vehicle feasibility study and concept plan to establish the framework for improving mobility and equity in the city. The project focuses on first\/last mile connections to the Chamblee MARTA train station and surrounding region. Georgia Tech collaborator: School of Architecture\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis summer, Georgia Tech undergraduate and graduate students will join the four communities as part of the newly-formed\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.ipat.gatech.edu\/georgia-smart-community-corps\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Smart Community Corps\u003C\/a\u003E. The full-time, interdisciplinary fellowship is dedicated to creating livable and equitable communities through smart technology and data implementation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nA panel with representatives from Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s College of Design and School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), ULI Atlanta, AARP, and Georgia Chamber of Commerce discussed how smart communities can impact economic growth and how the smart cities conversation has evolved over the past five years.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the afternoon, workshop attendees interested in learning about and applying for the 2019 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge participated in a hands-on proposal development workshop. Potential applicants can also learn more at an\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bluejeans.com\/119773289\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eupcoming webinar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003Eon\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EThursday, April 11\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Enoon\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nProposals for the 2019 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge are due by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, May 3\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E5 pm\u003C\/strong\u003E; this year, Georgia Smart will once again sponsor up to four teams. 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