The Innovation Lab Phase 3 Share your ideas! (Completed) March 19 - April 2

Using technology to improve trafficking flow which by default also improves GHG emissions, a win win for the city and the citizens of Calgary.

Improved traffic flow and reduced GHG emissions

Use road sensors to traffic flow along entire road way, not just at light traffic stops. Use google maps to track traffic flows and adjust traffic signals automatically based on traffic flows

If done properly we can solve the problem of our youth living with their parents through most of their 20's and early 30's. An initiative like this has never been done by the backing of a city, Calgary will show its creative and entrepreneurial side when solving problems

Before construction officially begins, this low income housing project should be advertised all over with its low rent being the focal point of the advertisement. If at least 50 people show genuine interest in moving into these apartments the project should be accepted.

The only reason this project works is because of how globalized we are. Since North America imports more than it exports we have a surplus of shipping containers, making their prices really cheap. There isn't new ground breaking technology at play here, just creative thinking

This is an ambitious idea because of the positive impact it can have on the environment and employment. Normally container farming requires less space to produce a far greater yield. to feed the entire population of Calgary many building would be needed thus more work and potentially sell the produce to other cities.
the standard green house does not work in Calgary or there would be a great number of green houses around. that is why this is ambitious.
If Calgarians know where their vegetables are coming from and grown naturally maybe we would eat more vegetables and be a healthier city. this would also benefit the AHS.

By Yield of produce.
By employment numbers
By lower co2 emissions
By Financial data. Profit.

The use of computers could create the perfect environment for plants to thrive.
Data can help to determine the most beneficial and financial rewarding produce to grow.
Create the demand for renewable energy. the Buildings themselves could be used as power plants to collect and store wind and solar power to self sustain.

This is an ambitious idea if each and every Calgarian would want to be an environmentally conscious city which this project provide.

The effectiveness of this idea would be for long term and as soon as this facility became operational rapid changes can be observe. Not only it resolves the growing problem on waste management, it is also an alternative cheap energy resource.

This idea is considered to be attainable since Japan is using this kind of waste management system and continously developing it through time.

To meet Canada's climate change targets in 2050, business must be engaged. As per the government of Canada's submission to the UN, this is a monumental task and a transition of our society.

The effectiveness of this idea can be measured by the number of Environmental attribute (EA) contracts, the dollar value of the contracts, the number of environmental GHG projects and the number of companies participating.

Information Technology companies and consumer good companies have set targets for 100% renewable energy. This is done using a very risky virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) process. By simplifying and certifying the environmental attribute (EA) process, it allows IT companies to meet the renewable energy targets.

We heard of families or citizens struggling during the economic downturn, unable to pay mortgages. There's so much hype on home ownership which eventually drive prices up and so in a downturn, people are not prepared for the worse.

The City of Calgary should be a "leader" in shifting the paradigm that "home ownership" is not about pricey homes or getting mortgages. It's about making living sustainable and affordable, thus creating "happy" citizens.

The idea is inspired by San Francisco's StarCity model (http://www.businessinsider.com/san-francisco-middle-class-moving-to-community-housing-starcity-2018-3) and Netherlands' cohousing initiatives (http://www.lvcw.nl/teksten/Cohousing%20in%20the%20Netherlands%20-%20as%20presentated%20at%20the%20Summit.pdf)

The startup business model (venture capital, business group, resources, business monitoring, etc.)

You can make use of current technologies like 3D print a home (https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/07/apis-cor-3d-printed-house/) or use of recycled lumber, home smart solutions that you can monitor via an Apple iPad or Android tablet.

Residents can respond to surveys like measure their happiness or satisfaction, monitor success or failure of their work or business, etc.

This is not ambitious just a solid arguement. CPA is duplicating work by City of Calgary Roads Department just ask the Traffic Engineering Dept and Traffic Field Operations inaccurate billing for work orders. It’s all wasted taxpayer dollars. I request that you do a study before you hire the next CPA General Manager as clearly the last hire/fire was inappropriate with women and general responsibilities, not to mention the previous fiasco with CPA.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-parking-authority-settles-parkplus-lawsuit-1.1332928.
It’s not public but the CPA and Roads workforces know and it’s been incredibly destructive for morale. Parkplus system is also dying with the waves of better technology.

Ask yourselves how much you have spent trying to sell the outdated Parkplus System and how much revenue it has brought into the City? International Parking Institute does not promote Parkplus and here’s the best apps. https://www.parking.org
Ask yourselves with a continuous declining economy start of 2014 what is the return revenue CPA brings in? Rates have been dropped so expect a smaller return City Council.
Duplicated work that could be absorbed by The City of Calgary - technicians, CFO, HR, GM, local38 employees, IT, the list goes on and on and on... snow route parking bans, I could make lists all day.

Stop wasting money to sell a pipe dream called Parkplus. CPA has to go back to their traditional services, parking enforcement and collection of revenue. Parkplus was designed in 2004, that’s 14 years ago, technology has changed Parkplus has not. Consolidate CPA with Roads and cut the most expensive part out wasting time and taxpayer dollars on medical, dental, wages, pensions,snow removal, HR, and every duplicated job that cost the taxpayers money. CPA is not a business.

I am not sure it is ambitious. I really like the technology ideas I see, I don't understand them but I like them. But I am left asking: what industries are we going to apply this technology to, to revolutionize it, to gain competitive advantage, to increase jobs and diversity?

If we focus on some key industries in Calgary, economic growth, prosperity, and employment will grow, and is readily measurable. There are a number of indices that measure the makeup of the Calgary economy, and if we use technology and data well, we will see increased diversity.

My idea is that we need to decide on what we want to focus on, then use technology and data to create a competitive advantage. My votes would be for agriculture, tourism, hospitality, logistics, and manufacturing.

Train will remove vehicles off the road. Eliminating diesel vehicles will improve air quality.

Air quality studies.

Air quality studies

While varying aspects of this concept are found in many places throughout the world, there is no community that interweaves all these elements.

Cohousing - Denmark, UK, US, Aus
Purpose Driven Organization - Love and Cugnon
Logotherapy - Dr Viktor Frankl https://www.ted.com/talks/viktor_frankl_youth_in_search_of_meaning

Technology - Architectural designs support the community (University of Calgary Research)
Data - I am not entirely clear on what this criteria means in this community concept. Could it be in terms of research?
Community Prosperity, Social Innovation and Community Development - Mount Royal University Research

It is ambitious because it applies aspects of the share economy to social responsibility. It takes a model similar to Airbnb, and uses the same digital infrastructure, but applies it to a social need. The application is also ambitious, as it would be done in partnership by citizens and the government to create offerings that are integrated with the community.

It can be easily compared to other mobility applications that have peer-to-peer interaction, user-generated content, and utilize a share economy (Airbnb, Uber, Kijiji). Mobility applications of this type are effective because they can quickly match demand with need. They are flexible, adaptable, and affordable because they use large networks of users to deliver the services. This will be effective in the same way because it will be created using the same system architecture.

Technology and data is at the centre of this idea. Users will generate the content and the mobility platform will act as the infrastructure to provide the services.

Create a sustainable community where neighbours learn to support each other. Bring economical and mental health benefits to the community.

Energy saving effects of sharing common spaces. By pooling resources to build and maintain common eating, dining and recreational facilities, savings on materials, manpower and ongoing energy and maintenance costs are significant.

Read more: What is Cohousing and How Does it Work? | Investopedia https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/072215/what-cohousing-and-how-does-it-work.asp#ixzz5Ayjy8F2i

Applying green energy concepts to make those smart buildings and sustainable communities.

It will include every single individual bus and train active at any moment. People can access these data any time anywhere, and schedule their time more sensibly. Every citizen can have the app for their phone, tablet, or computer. It could help everyone!

Imagine that you left your laptop on the bus. In ten seconds you can find out where that bus is, and you could intercept it and retrieve your item! Imagine knowing that it takes 3 minutes to get to your bus stop and having an alarm sound when it was time to leave. No more frozen cheeks.

Clearly the accesses to the live system could be counted, since they are on online. Queries for individual buses, routes, or riders can be assessed. The app could have a direct link for service and complaints, available at the press of a button.

And, of course, if ridership increases it will be a huge win.

That part is clear. GPS technology is cheap and easily available now. Most cellphones possess a GPS chip. Putting one or two on each bus would not be remarkably expensive. Creating a link to a central computer could be accomplished easily as well, either using wireless access along the routes (which could perhaps be extended so that riders could access the internet) or at worst by access points at each stop.

The real technology would be the software, which could provide:

1. A real time map.
2. The location of buses on any route.
3. Accurate ETA for any specific stop.
4. Estimated trip time, including transfer connections.

It is ambitious because it means saying YES to a new way of life. It is a future of empowered communities, re-connecting with the natural world and by doing so harnessing the enormous potential of healthy ecosystems, renewable energy and human ingenuity. This is about working with the environment not against it. It is about LONGTERM planning and commitment, not just looking to the next fiscal cycle. It is about PROSPERITY for all, not just some - which makes us all stronger and happier people. It is about learning from our mistakes, not repeating them. It is about RESPECTING the wisdom of those whose peoples have lived on this land for thousands of years. It is about recognizing that all things are INTER-CONNECTED and INTER-DEPENDENT, that humans do not exist in isolation of each other or the world around us. It is about using less of everything and making the most of what we take. It is about treating others with kindness and dignity.

- decreased # of cars on the road; lowering avg GHG emissions and increased production of renewable energy; decreased waste; decrease in households living below poverty line; decreased homelessness; increased amount of green space and healthier natural ecosystems in and around the city; more investment in circular economic strategies

The models and tools already exist - we just need leaders willing to use them and commit to them. We need every decision made to have this vision in mind and they must always align with these principles of being "resilient, inclusive and accessible" as a litmus test. We need to work with existing industries to move toward cleaner and greener technology solutions and putting more money in the pockets of Canadians and less in foreign banks. Is there a minimum local investment opportunity? It is time for governments and decision-makers at all levels to do what they are meant to do: consider the well-being of the people and environment they serve. We need a revolution that prioritizes principles of global citizenship in all leadership. The technology is there but it needs to be incentivized to flow into creations that fit with this vision. early childhood development investment, basic income, rent control, rent subsidies, complete neighbourhood development, active transportation, investment in students and newcomers. So many solutions exist - it's about putting them into action. Host more live hackathons to stimulate innovation, bring business, NGO, civil society together to solve problems together. We need to invest in people, the technology will follow.
We need our planners and government to start looking at things holistically and as interconnected.
The prairie climate centre http://prairieclimatecentre.ca/
http://theconversation.com/how-canadas-oil-capital-can-become-a-climate-leader-92909
https://www.cagbc.org/zerocarbon
Follow recommendations made by Sustainable Calgary, Alberta Riparian Habitat Management, and other experts in this field.
Give more to Momentum and Thrive and local business investment
Give scholarships for tech and green business training and promote synergies -- use networks and technologies already existing and those being developed
Breakdown silos using technologies to connect needs and new business ideas, jobs and people looking for work experience, harnessing volunteers and youth
Use the Climate reality project benchmarks
Listen to people already living off the grid, and engineers who can create new efficiencies and new systems
Technology + diverse voices + nature + equity = solutions
Now is the time for bold leadership and urgent action.
Money is a human construct, we created it and now it's time we gain control of it again, not let it control and subjugate us anymore.

It will take cooperation from all stakeholders.

People will like it and it will be easier for travelers and transport

Its been used all over the world, nothing new, just another step to make access to public transport easier.