What if I could expand my knowledge on new solutions that would help with smoother management in the future?
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How might we apply new technology for a future-ready space?
Interactive technology can improve the user experience of POS within the larger smart city blueprint.
Implementing different Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to achieve positive user experience and achieve sustainable development of the POS. These include smart toilets and smart recycling bins, among other technologies featured in the Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong. You may find it helpful to use the Design Thinking Tool “Expand Knowledge-Content & Method Cards” to facilitate early discussion with relevant stakeholders to coordinate the implementation of new technology.
Encourage interaction with users or combine with different activities in POS, such as kinetic pavement.
How might we encourage collaboration for the sustainable development of POS?
Cross-sectoral collaboration can facilitate knowledge exchange in the making and management of POS.
International experts from different disciplines can bring skills and knowledge in specific areas of interest, while local POS professionals can offer Hong Kong-specific knowledge, such as climatic conditions and relevant regulations, to ensure their input suits the local context.
Local experts, especially those with traditional skills like stonemasonry, are just as instrumental as planning professionals in contributing to the success of the POS, especially when their inputs on cultural and environmental knowledge are required.
You may find it helpful to use Design Thinking Tool “Topic Cards” to align external and internal parties when there are a variety of stakeholders involved in the POS project.
Public-private partnership can finance and manage POS.
Individuals, private sector, and non-profit organisations can form a joint management team to meet the diverse needs of users, provide high-quality services, and ensure effective and efficient administration and management. Establishing a dedicated administrator system can optimise the evaluation and approval of private enterprises for a more systematic public-private partnership model.
Public-private partnership can serve as a sustainable operational mode to ensure a maintenance-friendly POS design.
The POS can generate revenue through collaborative opportunities with other organisations, such as surrounding commercial or retail landmarks. These business opportunities can fund and sustain the operation of the POS.