Soofa utilizes sensors in our kiosks to help cities optimize the use of their public spaces and better understand the volume of foot traffic in key areas of their city. However, it’s important to note that Soofa does not collect any identifying data from a person or device.
Read MoreThis week on Bridging the Digital Divide, we’re talking about all things sustainability. We’re joined by Shelby Rust Buso, the Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of San Diego. She shares how she got started in her role, projects she’s most proud of, and what other cities can do to incorporate more eco-friendly practices. Listen in!
On this episode of Bridging the Digital Divide, our hosts talk to Alby Bocanegra, the Founder and CFO of the Urban Futurist, an advisory and consultancy company. Listen in to hear how Alby got started in the tech industry, what projects he’s worked on, what the future holds for smart cities and more!
Read MoreThis week on Bridging the Digital Divide, our guests are Madeleine Odendahl and Brianne Dornbush from the non-profit organization, District Bridges in Washington D.C. In our conversation, we hear about how they’ve built valuable relationships in their community, their passion for city development, and Washington D.C’s leading role as the nation's capital.
Read MoreWelcome to our first episode of Bridging the Digital Divide! Our first guest is Katherine Bonner, the Project Coordinator of Downtown Development Authority in Augusta, Georgia. In this conversation, we learn how Augusta uses technology to connect with its residents and promote collaboration in the community, as well as the city’s current and past community development projects, Katherine’s career background, and what makes Augusta so special.
Read MoreWith so many potential options available to make your city or space more attractive and inviting, how do you know where to start? We've simplified the process by analyzing 5 strategies ranging from placemaking, to focusing on marketing existing strengths.
Read MoreA Facebook widget option recently launched on all Soofa Signs, which gives landowners the chance to connect their city Facebook page to their Soofa Signs. Sharing local updates is now easier than ever for cities, and here are three examples of how they are using Facebook to do it.
Read MoreFor our city and advertiser partners, the goal is connectivity. See how Soofa Signs make connections possible through our polling widget.
Read MoreWe’ve enhanced our solar-powered platform to make it more user-friendly for city leaders and engaging for the community members that they serve. Cities with Soofa Signs can now share even more information with their constituents—automatically and in real time—on refreshed, modern EInk screens.
Read MoreThe Soofa Pedestrian Trend Tracker simplifies the process of gaining insight into pedestrian data trends. Soofa partners can access the tool online, anytime, anywhere.
Read MoreThe Town of Cary is the first to bring the Soofa Sign to North Carolina. Located in the first phase of its recently opened Downtown Park, the Soofa Sign is used to promote events at the park, inform residents and visitors about what’s happening nearby, and provide updates on the continued development of the remaining seven acres of the premier park.
Read MoreAs a female-founded smart city company, we want to see more women lead our cities. Today, just 19 of the 100 largest cities in the U.S. are led by female mayors. To help change this statistic, Bloomberg Government is hosting events like the Women in Smart Cities Forum and organizing female leaders that are changing cities for the better to do more together.
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