In a milestone for the Chronicles we interview our first city Mayor - Councillor Khal Asfour of the City of Canterbury Bankstown, in New South Wales Australia. Of all the cities in the nation, why Canterbury Bankstown? For starters, its the largest local authority in New South Wales, one of the most culturally diverse, is the eighth largest economy in Australia, and has just finished a year long consultation period with its community about how the city will be using technology and data to lift u...
Sep 20, 2019•33 min
In another installment of the PropTech Project, we sit down with Ari Gati, Founder of one6zero, to talk about technology fueling the sustainable modular housing sector. A serial entrepreneur, Ari takes us on his journey through the PropTech industry and how its opportunity to catalyse meaningful sustianability outcomes is primed.
Sep 18, 2019•38 min
In this episode we dive into another case study from the Australian Government Smart Cities and Suburbs program, as we hear from Georges River Council. Their funding was directed to a range of experiments on building a set of internet-connected street furniture products that could support the city's work in master planning important places and places to enhance visitor experience and improve decision making from the city.
Sep 18, 2019•38 min
In this Episode of the Chronicles we sit down for a discussion with Jean Case, CEO of the Case Foundation and the first female Chairman of the National Geographic Society. This discussion touches on the idea of 'inclusive entrepreneurship' and unpacks the five 'Be Fearless' principles. This podcast episode was recorded as part of the Smart Cities Week series.
Sep 17, 2019•26 min
This episode unpacks the opportunity of the emerging capability of conversational AI. We speak with Digital Director at Deloitte Consulting in Sydney, Simon Cooper, who is an advisor and author in the digital transformation of government agencies. In this discuss we provide cover the definition of conversational AI, what its benefits are to government and citizens, and some potential use cases for cities.
Aug 08, 2019•43 min
Join your host of the Chronicles, Adam Beck, as he walks around the bustling market hall of the 2019 Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Brisbane. He chats with cities, consultants, and technologists on what they are doing to shape smarter and sustainable cities.
Aug 08, 2019•24 min
Happy birthday to us! In this episode (celebrating our third anniversary in the region) our Executive Director Adam Beck shares the key milestones, activities and discussions the SCC has stewarded in Australia and New Zealand in its very short history. We hope you enjoy this short reflection on what we have been doing to help catalyse action and investment in the smart cities movement.
Aug 08, 2019•28 min
OnDijon is the Project. Suez is one of many partners, with the City of Dijon in France. And performance is the underpinning condition that drives this public-private partnership. In Episode 39 of The Chronicles we speak with Justin Frank (Suez, Australia New Zealand) on the company's continued efforts to build creative partnership models with government to deliver action and investment in smart infrastructure.
Jun 28, 2019•48 min
In this episode on the Chronicles we feature another organisation participating in the Asia Pacific Cities Summit (Brisbane, 7-10 July 2019). Our discussion is with Katrina Donaghy, CEO of CivicLedger, who are in the business of helping governments to be more accessible, efficient and effective by using smart contract and blockchain technology. In the discussion we unpack the fundamentals, whilst also exploring the benefits to cities and some easy use cases to help get your administration blockc...
Jun 26, 2019•42 min
In the lead up to the 2019 Asia Pacific Cities Summit, we interview some of the leading companies on show. In this interview we chat with Bob Matchett, Co-CEO at ENE-HUB. In a fascinating discussion we reflect on the past three years of the smart street lighting industry, and the arc of evolution in the technology, the business models and the outcomes cities are seeking from their urban infrastructure. Like many industries, smart street lighting does not rest, with it delivering new services and...
Jun 23, 2019•38 min
This is the first of many in a 'Leadership Series' of interviews, as we check-in on our 2018 Australian Smart Cities Awards program winners, starting with Sunshine Coast Council in Queensland. At the 2018 awards Sunshine Coast Council picked up four awards, in the categories of Digital City Services, Regional Leadership and Smart City of the Year. Michael Whereat, Smart Cities Lead for the Council also picked up Local Government Leader. In this episode we chat with Michael on what's been happeni...
Jun 23, 2019•45 min
With a Smart Cities Plan approved in 2015, Rockhampton Regional Council has been on the smart cities journey longer than most in Australia. This regional city in Queensland has used technology and data strategies to spark an economic development agenda that has supported its diverse economy - from mining and agriculture to education and tourism. In this episode we hear from Rockhampton's Manager of Corporate and Technology Drew Stevenson, as he takes us back to those early smart cities beginning...
Jun 10, 2019•44 min
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Rajendra Jagtap, the CEO of Pune Smart City Development Corporation in India, to check-in on how the city is advancing as part of the nations 100 Smart Cities Mission. Whilst the audio is not the best, we do get to have an extensive conversation with Dr Jagtap that covered a range of issues form governance, infrastructure investment, key technology projects and what's next for the leadership city.
Jun 10, 2019•34 min
In this episode we head to the Pacific North West of the United States, and join Kevin Martin as he takes us on a journey of how the City of Portland (Oregon) has transitioned from smart growth pioneer and green city stalwart, to smart cities leader. We cover issues that matter - social equity, wellbeing and liveablity - and how smart cities technology and data investments are supporting these outcomes.
May 13, 2019•40 min
In this episode we talk with Zac Bookman (Co-Founder & CEO of OpenGov), unpacking the idea of modern government and the role transparency, accountability and data plays in building trust with the community. If oil is the new oil, is transparency our new currency? Zac shares the role of open budgeting in building a modern government and as result, trust with the community.
May 06, 2019•38 min
In this episode of the PropTech Project series we talk with Kylie Davis (Head of Policy at Real Estate Institute of New South Wales, CEO at Real Content and Co-Founder at HomePrezzo), we track the PropTech journey from its early real estate days to its innovative and diverse agenda today.
May 05, 2019•42 min
In this episode of the PropTech Project series we talk with Chungha Cha (Co-Founder and Chair of Re-Imagining Cities Foundation), a global smart cities leader with over 30 years experience in finance, real estate and green buildings. As a relentless advocate for PropTech as a platform for smarter, sustainable cities, Cha shares views on PropTech from a global perspective.
May 05, 2019•44 min
In this episode of the PropTech Project series we talk with Jessica Christiansen-Franks (Co-Founder & CEO of Neighbourlytics), who is part of the team behind one of Australia's leading PropTech start-up's. In this interview with Jessica we explore the world of PropTech though the lens of start-up's, but also established property companies. The conversation also covers the important issue around PropTech for purpose.
May 05, 2019•40 min
In this episode of the PropTech Project series we talk with Paul Bailey (Consulting Manager at Lendlease Technology). In his role as Lead for global PropTech for one of the worlds largest property companies, Paul takes us on a journey around property technology past, present and evolving.
May 05, 2019•45 min
In this episode of the PropTech Project series we talk with Julia Suh (Founder & Director of Small Shift, and Founder & CEO of Paper Plain), diving deep into a PropTech start up's perspective of the concept. As an urban strategist and social entrepreneur, and now PropTech start-up Founder, Julia brings some fresh and insightful views to the idea of PropTech for purpose.
May 05, 2019•37 min
In this episode of the PropTech Project series we talk with Angelica Krystle Donati (President and CO of Donati Immobiliare Group, Venture Partner at Concrete VC and Contributor at Forbes Magazine), unpacking PropTech trends around the world, perceptions of what PropTech is and how it is contributing to greater efficiency within the built environment.
May 05, 2019•40 min
In this short episode the Smart Cities Council's Adam Beck provides an overview of the PropTech project, a series of episodes interviewing leading industry stakeholders (from all over the world) who are at the edge property technology, real estate innovation, place making and urban planning. The goal - unleashing the opportunity for PropTech to be a force of social and environmental change.
May 05, 2019•7 min
In this episode we meet the leadership team within the Department of Performance and Data Analytics at the City of San Diego, and hear their journey of building a framework and culture of using data insights, transparency and performance to deliver better citizen services.
May 03, 2019•32 min
With a $2.6M co-funded grant from the Australian Government under the Smart Cities and Suburbs program, the City of Perth has all but wrapped on deploying a suite of technology, data and collaboration solutions to enable scalable outcomes across the City, and its neighbouring jurisdictions. From smart precinct solutions, citizen science IoT applications and safety and security deployments this is certainly a pilot that will leverage multiple social and economic benefits for the community.
Mar 23, 2019•41 min
On the back of one of Australia's largest smart cities technology and data solution deployments, the City of Darwin is not only walking the talk, its also setting the benchmark. In this episode we chat with the City of Darwin's CEO Scott Waters, who outlines the perfect storm of the Darwin City Deal and the Smart Cities and Suburbs funded project Switching on Darwin. Listen in to hear about what is set to become the new benchmark for smart cities for a region!
Mar 13, 2019•34 min
In this episode we hear from Corey Gray, CEO of our partner company LVX Global, on problem definition and how to put smart cities solutions in place to leverage the best possible outcomes for the community. From Adelaide to LA to Dublin, Corey shares his field notes on how cities are establishing a deep understanding of purpose as their first step in kick starting their smart cities roadmap.
Mar 11, 2019•43 min
In this episode we talk to two smart cities leaders catalysing action and investment in smart cities on a regional scale - across public, private, academic and non-profit sectors. Matthew Bailey (Global Practice Lead for Smart Cities at Arrow Electronics) and Jake Rishavy (VP of Innovation at the Denver South Economic Development Partnership) unpack the journey and the secret ingredients in making the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance a force for smart cities good! The discussion covers everything ...
Feb 20, 2019•43 min
In this Episode we chat with Ally Dench, Executive Director of Community Services and Corporate Support at Wollondilly Shire Council, about the smart cities journey they are on, and how it is leveraging the Western Sydney City Deal. The discussion covers the Smart Shire Strategy Wollondilly is implementing, and how it is part of their mission to build on the energy and opportunity emerging from the projected growth and investment in Western Sydney. The discussion also outlines what has become Au...
Feb 17, 2019•40 min
In this Episode of the Chronicles we chat with Erik Caldwell, Deputy Chief Operating Officer at the City of San Diego in California, about the innovation and creativity culture the City has helped build with the community, business and academia. With the 2018 Smart Cities Week west coast conference just months away, we wanted to go behind the scenes and get some insights into our host city, and what makes them contenders for one of the smartest cities in the United States.
Feb 13, 2019•20 min
In this episode we discuss the concept of the Digital Twin, with Aurecon's NSW Asset Management Leader, Matt Aberline. The discussion charts a course from the underpinnings of building informational modelling, and digital design of assets, to the emergence of the Digital Twin as a platform for testing and experiencing changes in a digital replica of your city. The discussion addresses key opportunities for using a Digital Twin, what the benefits are and how you would commence your journey of ado...
Feb 11, 2019•43 min
