128 - Tarryn Tomlinson on Understanding Smart Cities

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In this episode, Lois chats with Tarryn Tomlinson from LiveAble Universal Access Consultants, an organisation that specialises in universal access solutions for the hospitality industry.

The conversation focuses on the impact that smart city initiatives could have on the inhabitants of a city, including those with disabilities.
We discuss the difference between smart and traditional city planning and design, how to ensure that people with disabilities are not left behind when it comes to the design, implementation and measurement of smart initiatives, and how to ensure that people who are not able or willing to engage with technology are not marginalised. We also consider the first steps that a city like that in which both Tarryn and I live may need to take to start incorporating smart technology into the planning and design process.
Reach out to Tarryn at the following links:
Web: www.liveablegroup.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveabledesign/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveablefocus
e-mail: tarryn@liveablegroup.com
Able2Travel Web: www.able2travel.co.za
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