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Bridging the Digital Divide

Bridging the Digital Divide

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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 Roe2023 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • How the City of San Diego Implements Sustainable Initiatives

    How the City of San Diego Implements Sustainable Initiatives
    Dec 6 2023

    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

     
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    30 mins
  • Understanding City Innovation on a Global Scale with Alby Bocanegra

    Understanding City Innovation on a Global Scale with Alby Bocanegra
    Nov 29 2023

    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
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    34 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Giving Thanks for Smart City Learnings

    Bonus Episode: Giving Thanks for Smart City Learnings
    Nov 22 2023

    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
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    9 mins
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