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In smart cities, data is a valuable resource, and Bruges, a world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage city, is no exception. Following a successful pilot project, the city is now turning to CrowdScan's technology to measure crowd density in various areas.
As part of its Smart City strategy, Bruges is leveraging a range of relevant data, including information on the city's crowd levels. One of the primary objectives is to provide local businesses with insights into the current crowd situation in their respective zones and to make forecasts for the (near) future. By granting law enforcement and policymakers valuable insights into the flow of people throughout the city, such data also contributes to maintaining the city's manageability.
In a former project (VLOED) various measurement technologies were tested. To obtain highly detailed data at the level of squares, streets, or specific shopping districts, Bruges has turned to CrowdScan's privacy-friendly sensor technology, starting last summer. Lode Nulens, ICT Manager at the City of Bruges, expressed: "The VLOED project allowed us to test several systems side by side. It became evident that CrowdScan is the best equipped to measure crowd density in specific zones. Each zone can further be divided into subzones, enabling us to perform even more detailed crowd analyses. Various departments, including Tourism, Economy, and Mobility, will utilize this data to support their policy making."
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In the next phase, CrowdScan is developing a dashboard that allows citizens to monitor real-time crowd levels in their city and even access historical data. CrowdScan's 100% privacy-friendly technology facilitates consistent provision of this valuable information. Additionally, CrowdScan operates in accordance with the latest open data standards, making data integration easier than ever before.
