Smart im Ländle #7 - Ludwigshafen: Innovative Stadtbibliothek & Smarte Projekte

10/17/24 • 49 min

In dieser Folge von ‚Smart im Ländle‘, unserer Podcast-Tour durch Baden-Württemberg, sind Daniel Meyer, der CDO von Ludwigshafen, und Tanja Weißmann, die Leiterin der Stadtbibliothek Ludwigshafen, zu Gast. Daniel Meyer spricht über die digitale Transformation der Stadt, die Smart-City-Strategie und die Herausforderungen in der Verwaltung, besonders im Bereich der Digitalisierung und internen Vernetzung. Tanja Weißmann berichtet von der Umgestaltung der Stadtbibliothek, ihrer Funktion als „dritter Ort“ und der Integration von digitalen Angeboten wie einem Makerspace und dem innovativen Open Library Konzept.

Beide diskutieren, wie diese Projekte Ludwigshafen in eine moderne, lebenswerte Stadt verwandeln.

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Beide diskutieren, wie diese Projekte Ludwigshafen in eine moderne, lebenswerte Stadt verwandeln.

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#92 Kyiv: Building Resilience Through Digital Innovation Amid Crisis and Conflict

In this episode, we are joined by Victoria Itskovych, Chief Information Officer of the City of Kyiv in Ukraine, to discuss how Kyiv is leveraging digital tools to maintain vital public services and ensure the safety of its residents amidst the ongoing war.

Our guest shares the challenges her city has faced, from missile attacks to infrastructure blackouts, and how the Kyiv Digital app became a lifeline for citizens. We explore topics such as resilience, the integration of mental health and education into digital platforms, and how Kyiv's experience can provide valuable lessons for cities worldwide.

Overview of the episode:

[00:02:00] Teaser Question: "If you had to describe Kyiv’s journey with digital transformation in three emojis, what would it be?"

[00:03:15] Our guest's background: Victoria Itskovych shares her professional journey and how she became Chief Information Officer of Kyiv City.

[00:04:45] Kyiv's response to the war: How Kyiv Digital has been crucial in maintaining safety and continuity during the ongoing war.

[00:09:09] Adapting the Kyiv Digital app: How the app was transformed to offer life-saving tools and services amidst the crisis.

[00:12:55] Challenges with digital infrastructure: Addressing Wi-Fi outages and adapting other digital infrastructure to ensure resilience.

[00:17:52] Education and mental health initiatives: How Kyiv integrates these areas into their digital framework to strengthen overall city resilience.

[00:23:38] Call to action: How external stakeholders can support Kyiv’s digital transformation and resilience efforts.

[00:28:42] Trial and Error Segment: Victoria shares the challenges and mistakes made during the digital transformation, and what lessons were learned.

[00:30:39] Ending Question: "To you, what is a Smart City?"

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#93 Diversity in Urban Leadership: Insights from Marvin Rees & Joanne Anderson

In this episode, we sit down with former Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees and Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson. In 2016, Marvin became the first directly elected mayor of black African heritage in a major European city. Joanne became the UK's first black female city mayor in 2021. They discuss the barriers they faced, their approach to inclusive urban governance, and how they worked to transform their cities while championing diversity and equality.

Overview of the episode:

[00:00:06] Introduction of the episode and guests

[00:01:30] Our guests' backgrounds: Marvin Rees and Joanne Anderson share their personal stories and what led them to become mayors

[00:06:14] Overcoming challenges as minority leaders in politics

[00:19:01] The importance of representation and policy in leadership

[00:23:40] The concept of "backlash" after holding leadership roles and how it affects future representation

[00:31:45] Barriers to securing seats in Parliament and the future of minority representation in UK politics

[00:42:38] Addressing "culture wars" and the role of leadership in bridging societal divides

[00:52:58] Key messages for city leaders and urban practitioners

[00:57:06] Freaky Friday Segment: Guests switch roles and answer in each other’s shoes

[01:02:49] Ending Question: "To you, what is a Smart City?"

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