Public parks and recreation areas are a local getaway for citizens, particularly those that live in concrete jungles. They provide a much-needed break or stress relief from daily life catering to citizens of all ages. It’s an area for children to play, a place to relax and unwind, or squeeze in that much needed exercise. The time, money and investment involved in keeping these areas safe and maintained usually goes unnoticed and generally taken for granted.
Managing cleanliness, safety and working amenities is a constant battle. But what if data, analytics and AI could significantly improve this? This is where SAS Institute and its Internet of Things’ (IOT) partners come to the forefront, offering a glimpse into a future where artificial intelligence (AI) empowers governments and municipalities to manage public parks more efficiently.
Managing Parks in a Complex Environment
How can data and AI enable complex coordination and municipal response teams? Governments and Municipalities often struggle with continual monitoring of public areas due to high costs and time constraints. For those in remote and low-density areas, limited resources and lack of technology further complicate this task.
When authorities know ahead of time which parks or recreation areas are most likely to be affected by littering, inappropriate behaviour, safety or repairs, they can work together to focus their time and energy on the greatest risks. Municipal management teams can’t fulfill their promise to keep communities appealing when it’s impossible to foresee when and where action – such as maintenance, cleaning or repair – is required.
Transforming Parks with Smart Solutions
Using SAS technology and IoT-solution presents an innovative approach to tackling park management issues. By leveraging the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, SAS solution integrates key features that facilitate effective management and mitigation, all while ensuring scalability and repeatability for future implementation.
There are several features making all this possible, such as Computer Vison Analysis of parks and recreation areas via CCTV cameras and drones, Real Time Data Visualization and Alerting for Government and Municipal staff, and Business Intelligence providing comprehensive reports and dashboards for efficient work order and CRM management.
The features combine camera data and geospatial data, enabling timely interventions and deployment of teams efficiently. Not only will the parks and public areas be monitored, but the solution also helps to detect any amenities or facilities that require maintenance or replacement.
Safer Resting Areas for all Citizens
This approach empowers government and municipal management teams to make data-driven decisions based on valuable insights, enabling proactive risk mitigation and strategic planning. This, in turn, enhances operational efficiency by optimizing resource allocation and deployment, ultimately reducing park management costs.
Communities benefit from timely alerts and up-to-date information, allowing citizens, regional authorities, and state entities to take swift action to maintain and safeguard public spaces.
Additionally, the system strengthens resilience and safety, enabling rapid and effective responses to threats such as flooding, minimizing risks to both life and property.
SAS has a proven track record of working with governmental and non-governmental organizations globally to improve public space management. By leveraging real-time data and predictive analytics, the SAS solution helps municipalities anticipate potential risks, allocate resources wisely, and ensure that parks remain safe, clean, and enjoyable for all. This case was done as part of the SAS D[n]A Factory in the Middle East, set to pioneer practical solutions to regional challenges.
