A Smart Cities Open Innovation Challenge has been launched within the Southern Vancouver Island region. The idea is to seek innovative ways of pairing data and technology together to create "smart" solutions that will help to solve real-world issues in our city and create a more sustainable, prosperous, safe and healthy community. 

The South Island Prosperity Project is seeking "smart" pilot project ideas that will improve livability for residents in the following areas:

• Transportation & Mobility
• Housing & Affordability
• Economic Resiliency & Inclusion
• Human Health
• Environmental Health

Anyone interested in the challenge is invited to attend a Meet & Greet with the South Island Prosperity Project team at Hillside Mall on January 20th between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

For more information please visit https://smartsouthisland.com/.