11:00am-3:00pm on Saturday 29 March
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CUED LR5 and Landing, Department of Engineering Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1PZ, CB2 1PZ
The event consists of two distinct but related activities, which offer participants the opportunity to engage with the concepts of smart infrastructure and sustainable city planning in interactive and practical ways.
Activity 1 - City Futures: People, Technology and Public Value
This interactive session, hosted by researchers in smart cities and connected places, explores how society can make sustainable practices and innovative solutions central to urban development. The City Futures Game is an engaging adaptation of the classic “snakes and ladders” game, designed to teach participants about the impact of urban-scale decisions on the development of inclusive, sustainable cities. Through the game, participants will learn how choices related to technology, infrastructure, and policy can either enhance or hinder the creation of cities that are both liveable and environmentally responsible. This activity highlights the importance of public involvement and collaborative learning in shaping the future of urban areas.
Activity 2 - Building Smarter Bridges
Led by academics and researchers in civil engineering, this hands-on activity explores the role of smart infrastructure in urban development. Participants will have the chance to engage with the Bridge Builder Simulator, a computer game that allows them to design, test, and assess bridges. The activity focuses on how fibre optic sensors and other smart technologies are transforming infrastructure like bridges, making them more resilient, communicative, and efficient. It emphasises the role of cutting-edge technology in creating smarter, more sustainable urban infrastructure that can respond to real-time data, improving safety and sustainability in cities.
