Bridging the Digital Divide

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Bridging the Digital Divide

Bridging the Digital Divide: A Smart City Podcast from Soofa is a show that shares stories of unique smart cities and the important technology that helps make their community connections stronger. You’ll discover that the application of smart city methodology and technology may look different from place to place, but many of the end goals are the same: connection, innovation, and sustainability. Subscribe to meet the communities who have a passion for smart technology! Hosted by Kiel Hauck and Ally Peters from Soofa, the industry’s only solar-powered smart city communication and outdoor advertising platform. Learn more at soofadigital.com Original music by RB Roe

Épisodes

  1. How the City of San Diego Implements Sustainable Initiatives

    06/12/2023

    How the City of San Diego Implements Sustainable Initiatives

    Welcome to our last episode of season one! This week on Bridging the Digital Divide, we’re talking about all things sustainability. We’re joined by Shelby Rust Buso, the Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of San Diego. She’s had experience working with various cities like Atlanta and Miami, and is putting her learnings in practice by leading sustainable development in San Diego. She shares how she got started in her role, projects she’s most proud of, and what other cities can do to incorporate more eco-friendly practices. Listen in!  Additional Resources:  Check out the City of San Diego:  https://www.sandiego.gov/  https://www.instagram.com/cityofsandiego/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/cityofsandiego/  Bring smart city technology to your city with Soofa: https://soofadigital.com/  hi@soofadigital.com   Original music by RB Roe

    30 min
  2. Understanding City Innovation on a Global Scale with Alby Bocanegra

    29/11/2023

    Understanding City Innovation on a Global Scale with Alby Bocanegra

    On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, our hosts talk to Alby Bocanegra, the Founder and CFO of the Urban Futurist, an advisory and consultancy company. Alby has many years of experience working with smart cities and companies like New York City, San Francisco, Mastercard, and more. In addition to working with partners in the U.S, Alby has spent time connecting with cities across the globe to hear what innovative tech projects they’re working on, and what projects they could implement in the future. Listen in to hear how Alby got started in the tech industry, what projects he’s worked on, and what the future holds for smart cities.  Additional Resources:  Check out the Urban Futurist https://www.theurbanfuturist.com/  Bring smart city technology to your city with Soofa: https://soofadigital.com/  hi@soofadigital.com   Original music by RB Roe

    34 min
  3. Bonus Episode: Giving Thanks for Smart City Learnings

    22/11/2023

    Bonus Episode: Giving Thanks for Smart City Learnings

    It's a week for giving thanks, so we decided to look back at the midway point of our first season and celebrate some of the important lessons we've learned from our conversations with smart city leaders. We discuss the importance of relationship building and collaboration when it comes to seeing projects through and the power that comes from truly understanding your community, its consituents, and their needs. Additional Resources:  Bring smart city technology to your city with Soofa: https://soofadigital.com/ hi@soofadigital.com  Original music by RB Roe

    9 min
  4. Taking a Human Approach to City Innovation in Northampton, MA

    15/11/2023

    Taking a Human Approach to City Innovation in Northampton, MA

    This week we welcome Alan Wolf, the Chief of Staff at the Office of Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra, in Northampton, MA. In this episode you’ll hear how the Northampton government takes time to listen to their community and implement, or not implement, city development projects. Listen in to find out what makes Northampton special, how they can accomplish projects quickly, what innovations they’re most proud of, and more. To learn more about the historic and creative City of Northampton, visit their website! Additional Resources:  Check out Northampton: https://www.northamptonma.gov/  Bring smart city technology to your city with Soofa: https://soofadigital.com/ hi@soofadigital.com  Original music by RB Roe

    30 min
  5. Embracing Digital Equity at Dallas Innovation Alliance

    08/11/2023

    Embracing Digital Equity at Dallas Innovation Alliance

    On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, we welcome Jennifer Sanders, the Executive Director at Dallas Innovation Alliance in Dallas, Texas. We talk about how Dallas Innovation Alliance creates digital equity in their communities, their recent projects, how the non-profit gathers valuable information from local people, and more. The Dallas Innovation Alliance is a public private partnership on a mission to find innovative ways to help their community’s most challenging issues. Check out our additional resources to learn more and support the DIA.  Additional Resources: Check out Dallas Innovation Alliance: https://www.dallasinnovationalliance.com/  Bring smart city technology to your city with Soofa: https://soofadigital.com/  hi@soofadigital.com  Original music by RB Roe

    32 min
  6. Building Fulfilling City Partnerships at District Bridges, Washington D.C.

    01/11/2023

    Building Fulfilling City Partnerships at District Bridges, Washington D.C.

    This week our guests are Madeleine Odendahl and Brianne Dornbush from the non-profit organization, District Bridges in Washington D.C. In our conversation, we hear about how they’ve built valuable relationships in their community, their passion for city development, and Washington D.C’s leading role as the nation's capital. District Bridges is on a mission to strengthen connections in their neighborhoods and create impactful city projects. Be sure to check out our additional resources to learn more, and we hope you enjoy this episode!  Additional Resources: Learn more about District Bridges  https://www.districtbridges.org/  Bring smart technology to your city with Soofa  https://soofadigital.com/ hi@soofadigital.com Original music by RB Roe

    33 min
  7. Making Technology Accessible for All in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

    25/10/2023

    Making Technology Accessible for All in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

    On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide we chat to Bridget Anne Morin, the Director of Communications in Bay Harbor Islands, and she is no stranger to a challenge. With her intriguing career journey and positive attitude, she continues to work hard to connect all residents with useful information and technology to help them day to day. In our conversation with Bridget, we talk about the importance of accessible technology, social media influence, and more. Listen in to hear how Bay Harbor Islands is creating powerful connections in their community one day at a time. Additional Resources: Learn more about the Bay Harbor Islands, Florida https://www.bayharborislands-fl.gov/  Bring smart technology to your city with Soofa https://soofadigital.com/  hi@soofadigital.com Original music by RB Roe

    26 min
  8. Expanding City Voices Through Technology in Augusta, Georgia

    18/10/2023

    Expanding City Voices Through Technology in Augusta, Georgia

    Welcome to our first episode of Bridging the Digital Divide! Our first guest is Katherine Bonner, the Project Coordinator of Downtown Development Authority in Augusta, Georgia. In this conversation, we learn how the city uses technology to connect with its residents and promote collaboration in the community as well as Augusta’s current and past community development projects, Katherine’s career background, and what makes Augusta so special. Looking for advice on how to better integrate tech into your community? Listen in!  Additional Resources: Learn more about the Augusta Downtown Development Authority https://www.augustadda.com/  Bring smart technology to your city with Soofa https://soofadigital.com/  hi@soofadigital.com Original music by RB Roe

    37 min
  9. Welcome to Bridging the Digital Divide

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    Welcome to Bridging the Digital Divide

    Welcome to Bridging the Digital Divide: A Smart City Podcast from Soofa. On this show, we’ll explore the places where urban landscapes are intertwined with technology, and see how connectivity thrives, innovation sparks, and sustainability grows. You'll hear from smart city leaders from across the country who share their experience in creating stronger and more connected communities. Subscribe today to stay up to date on new episodes and follow us along on our journey at soofadigital.com

    2 min

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Bridging the Digital Divide: A Smart City Podcast from Soofa is a show that shares stories of unique smart cities and the important technology that helps make their community connections stronger. You’ll discover that the application of smart city methodology and technology may look different from place to place, but many of the end goals are the same: connection, innovation, and sustainability. Subscribe to meet the communities who have a passion for smart technology! Hosted by Kiel Hauck and Ally Peters from Soofa, the industry’s only solar-powered smart city communication and outdoor advertising platform. Learn more at soofadigital.com Original music by RB Roe

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    Soofa
  • Années d’activité
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  • Épisodes
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