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Calgary launches city-wide wireless network to power IoT innovation

Calgary has paved the way for ongoing innovation by introducing a municipally owned city-wide wireless network designed to support IoT devices. The large-scale network is the first of its kind in Canada.

Voterfied allows cities to easily poll citizens on issues

As Govlaunch works to build the global wiki for local government innovation, we’re highlighting a series of Disruptive technologies — innovative companies who aspire to bring local governments cutting-edge products, which have the potential to fundamentally change the way local governments operate and innovate.

We chatted with founder Mike Allman about how Voterfied can make it easier for local governments to hear and act on their constituents’ feedback. 

New Plymouth, NZ uses drive-through voting to increase voter turnouts

Cities looking to boost voter turnout need to get creative. Officials in New Plymouth turned to a number of new tactics, including drive-through voting and free ice cream, to boost turnout in the 2019 local election

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Sacramento, CA launches an online portal where companies can propose innovative COVID-19 solutions.

Belfast City Council, GB introduces virtual currency to reward good acts by residents.

Johns Creek, GA is using Amazon Web Services to automatically answer commonly asked resident questions.

Griffith, NSW introduces virtual reality technology as part of development feedback process.

Cambridge, MA piloted rapid COVID-19 testing in senior care facilities.

Woollahra, NSW battles electronic waste with free pickup service through city app.

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