About 

Austin CityUP™ is a smart city consortium of companies, organizations, and individuals collaborating to advance Austin through smart city techniques.​
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Austin CityUP provides a platform for collaboration. Our work brings together government entities, businesses, non-profits, institutions, and individuals to enable those developing smart city solutions to be connected with those serving the community.

​Smart city initiatives impact health, mobility, safety, housing, workforce development, the environment, sustainability, business development, education, culture, and more, which is why it is important to have a consortium that acts as the nexus for these projects and the groups invested in them.

Our Mission

Our goal to improve Austin through the comprehensive, integrated, and inclusive application of smart city technologies and infrastructure.

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Our Vision

​Our vision is to create a comprehensive smart city infrastructure that continuously improves quality of life, increases efficiencies, and reduces costs for the city of Austin and its constituents.
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Our Objectives 

• Increase public and community understanding of smart city approaches; educate and inform how smart cities can enhance the efficiency, safety, health, and quality of life in cities
• Evaluate Austin civic needs and opportunities that can be addressed effectively by smart city efforts
• Support the efforts of Austin CityUP members in order to increase the impact and success of smart cities endeavors
• Implement smart city projects that address Austin’s civic needs and opportunities that leverage member capabilities in collaborative smart cities projects
• Develop a comprehensive, inclusive, and sustainable smart city infrastructure that continuously improves quality of life for Austin residents. 

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Examples of Areas Impacted by Smart City Technology

HEALTH & WELLNESS
​Using data and analytics to create an information architecture to ensure all residents of a city get the care they need

MOBILITY
Collecting data on transportation choices and resources and discovering the best means to make the city more connected

SAFETY 
Using predictive analytics to determine what areas are at highest risk of crime and using on-site sensors that alert authorities when an area has become unsafe

AFFORDABLE HOUSING
​Providing an online portal that makes discovering affordable housing options fast and easy for those who need it

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 
Using technology to develop skill building channels for underserved populations

ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
​​Deploying IoT sensors that collect information about air pollution, noise, light intensity and more for city policy planning

ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY
​​Applying technology and leveraging data to identify the greatest opportunities for energy saving in Austin

CITY SERVICES 
​​Creating easy ways that city organizations can use technology to connect with the people they serve and improve their services

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS
​​Identifying streets and community spaces that are most in need of improvement using AI camera vision

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Local businesses using data and digital technologies to understand the needs of their customers and extending their reach

SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION
Developing AI technology and creating reporting channels that improve school safety

ENTERTAINMENT, CULTURE & LIFESTYLE 
​Making it easier for people to learn about, access, and support local art and music

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The descriptions above are examples of what is possible with current smart city techniques and the broad range of city life where they can be applied.
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​See our list of current projects here.