Verizon and Urbanova work with the City of Spokane to create a smarter, more sustainable and more connected place to live
October 18 2018 - 3:00PM
Verizon and Urbanova, in collaboration with the City of Spokane,
Washington have formed an agreement to partner on developing
scalable technology solutions aimed at creating a smarter, safer,
more connected place to live. Verizon, Urbanova, the organization
dedicated to finding new ways to enhance communities, and the city
will partner initially on smart community solutions that directly
impact public safety, traffic congestion and parking within
Spokane’s University District.
Verizon will work with Urbanova partners such as
the city, Itron, Avista and Washington State University (WSU) to
bring its Smart Communities solutions to bear in support
of ongoing projects, including connected streetlights, grid
resiliency and air quality-human health research, along with new
initiatives to be developed together with the larger Urbanova
ecosystem. Urbanova and Verizon share a commitment to find ways to
improve the economic, social and environmental equity and
resilience in communities like Spokane.
“We’re excited to welcome Verizon as a partner
with Urbanova in Spokane,” said Spokane Mayor David Condon.
“Verizon already knows our community as one of our major network
service providers. Now, they will share their expertise
around new technology applications and data delivery as our
community seeks out advanced ways to serve Spokane’s citizens into
the future. This is another important step forward as we seek
solutions that lead to healthier citizens, safer neighborhoods,
smarter infrastructure, and a more sustainable environment.”
Verizon’s Smart Communities solutions, deployed
in over 50 cities across the U.S., are designed to foster growth
and opportunity within communities while minimizing risk and cost
for municipalities. The partnership with Urbanova and the City of
Spokane is designed to bolster private-sector investment, community
and educational services, technology – like smart parking, smart
street lights and smart safety solutions, along with implementation
expertise and streamlined permitting processes to install this
technology efficiently.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Urbanova, the
City of Spokane and Mayor Condon to bring technology advancements
that will help to improve the lives of citizens today and set the
city up to lead for tomorrow,” said Mrinalini (Lani) Ingram, Vice
President of Smart Communities at Verizon. “It’s not just about
smart technology, connectivity or applications; it starts with a
focus on the people. We’re looking forward to working hand in hand
to understand the needs of the community and together, develop
solutions that bolster the economy and improve the lives of the
people that live and work in the area.”
“Verizon is an excellent addition to Urbanova’s
category leading partners, including Itron, Avista, Gallup, the
City of Spokane, McKinstry, Washington State University and The
University District Development Association. With Verizon at the
table, we will have even more insight as our growing consortium
tackles the challenge of putting—and keeping—people at the focal
point of improving life in neighborhoods. Verizon’s Smart
Communities solutions will give Urbanova access to tools that help
people find better ways to solve problems,” said Kim Zentz, Chief
Executive Officer of Urbanova.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York City, generated $126 billion in 2017 revenues. The company
operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the nation’s
premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated solutions to
businesses worldwide. Its Oath subsidiary reaches people around the
world with a dynamic house of media and technology brands.
The City of Spokane, home to more than 210,000 people, is
located in the heart of the Inland Northwest. Our 2,000 employees
strive to deliver efficient and effective services that facilitate
economic opportunity and enhance the quality of life for all our
citizens. For more information, visit www.spokanecity.org and
follow us @spokanecity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Urbanova leverages the vibrant urban advantages of Spokane,
Washington to find new ways to make communities better for people.
Spokane’s downtown University District is the living laboratory for
scalable, replicable projects that harness data to gain insights,
empower people and solve urban challenges in new ways—all with the
goal of enabling healthier citizens, safer neighborhoods, smarter
infrastructure, a more sustainable environment and a stronger
economy.
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Verizon:Adria Tomaszewski
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Heidi
Flato925.324.8692heidi.flato@verizonwireless.com
Urbanova:Alison
Mallahan509.891.3802alison.Mallahan@itron.com
City of Spokane:Marlene
Feist509.710.9214mfeist@spokanecity.org
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