Abstract
Despite widespread perceptions of public-sector inefficiency, government agencies have much to teach us about the magic of innovation. In this paper, the co-Founders of Creative States take a behind the scenes look at how a large metropolis like New York City was able to transform its aging network of public payphones into a leading 21st Century communication platform for the city. Through the lens of Creative State’s forthcoming Future Field Prize, we explore how we hope to live, work, and commune together in the future of the networked smart city, and what it might look like to soften and deepen our human connection, relationship, and quality of life through the urban built environment. We draw on concepts in the book “Smarter New York City: How City Agencies Innovate,” from Columbia University Press.
Presenters
Kimberlie BirksCo-founder, Creative States Maren Maier
Professor, Graduate Programs in Design Management and Arts and Cultural Management, Pratt Institute
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Design Management and Professional Practice
KEYWORDS
Urban Planning Innovation Design Management Architecture Collaboration Human by Design
