ABOUT AUSTIN CITYUP

Joining Together to Make Austin Smarter

Austin CityUP Consortium provides the platform for collaboration among businesses, government, individuals, non-profits and other organizations to improve Austin's health, mobility, safety, housing, workforce development, environment, energy & sustainability, city services, community resources, business development, and access to schools, education, entertainment and culture through the comprehensive, integrated, and inclusive application of smart city technologies and infrastructure.

Our vision
To create a comprehensive, integrated, inclusive, sustainable, advancing smart city infrastructure that continuously improves operations, services, and quality of life, while increasing efficiencies and reducing costs, for the city and its constituents.

​Education, open data, smart energy, Internet of Things, smart retail, smart health, smart mobility, and smart homes go together in building a smart city for everyone.

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Our objectives

• Articulate, evaluate, and prioritize city needs/priorities and opportunities for smart city efforts
• Share information and develop collaborations among smart city efforts, and with related efforts, that elevate impact and value
• Identify and pursue new smart city projects to address city needs and opportunities
• Develop a comprehensive, integrated, inclusive, sustainable smart city, with an API for new collaborators and contributions

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Which neighborhoods have the highest rate of diabetes and is there a community center or clinic available in that neighborhood?

MOBILITY 
What alternative routes do people take to avoid congestion, and can they be improved with signage and lane markings? Which mode of transportation suits my needs?

SAFETY 
What is the safest and most well-lit route from the restaurant to the parking garage?

AFFORDABLE HOUSING
What community programs are available for economically challenged citizens? Which neighborhoods have transportation and job resources nearby?

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 
​What are the available training opportunities next month sponsored by businesses or technology meet-up groups?

ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
How should I prepare for an upcoming weather emergency? What is the air quality today? Is there a noise pollution issue nearby?

ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY
How can I help my company save money by going green? How can technology integrate sustainability into my day-to-day activities?

CITY SERVICES 
Which resources would most residents use in the new downtown library?

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS 
Which neighborhoods do residents leave more often for shopping, dining, entertainment, and jobs due to lack of local options? How can we sustain growth in local infrastructure, mobility, and jobs?

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 
Which businesses are in the community and where can residents shop locally to support economic development?

SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION 
What is the school serving for lunch today? Is there hazardous weather or an emergency situation of which to be aware?

ENTERTAINMENT, CULTURE & LIFESTYLE 
Is there a concert, event, or new restaurant in my community to enjoy?