Projects
It's time to try something new.
Smart North Florida projects focus on regional collaboration, data coordination and smart technologies. We work with stakeholders to identify challenges; test new solutions in our technology sandbox; and visualize and interpret data. The results are shared with our partners which saves time and money in solving problems on a regional scale. Through this process we encourage and support innovation and economic development in North Florida.
Current Projects
Building Resiliency
Our beaches and waterways are some of our region’s greatest assets. Yet with sea level rise and changing weather patterns, they can also be our greatest threats. We’re partnering with the City of Neptune Beach to pilot technology, collect data and plan investments that will build resiliency in our coastal communities for generations to come.
Combating Food Deserts
We’re using data to build an oasis. Not having access to nutritious, affordable food increases the likelihood of chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, stroke or liver disease. Duval County has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the state at 20% of all adults.
Predicting Potholes
Searching for a smoother ride? A smart phone app and artificial intelligence is making it easier to get there.
Narrowing the Eastside Digital Divide
We need to be connected. Electricity, running water, air conditioning, heat and waste disposal are basic utilities our citizens need to live. So is internet access. See how we’re working to fill this need for our Eastside neighbors.
SMART St. Augustine
SMART St. Augustine is making the nation’s oldest city the smartest city, while preserving its historic charm and character. We just received a $12M RAISE grant from USDOT to make this vision a reality!