Monday, November 10, 2008

The 2009 Smart 21 Communities


The Intelligent Community Forum annouced the Smart 21 communities in October. There are three Canadian communities on the list including: Edmonton AB.,Kenora Ont., and Federicton NB.

A complete listing of all 21 communities can be reviewed at:http://www.intelligentcommunity.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=Smart21_2009&category=Events

Many people assume that the Intelligent Community awards are only given to large metropolitan communities. That is not correct. Kenora Ontario has a poulation of only 17,000 and initiated a web portal project allowing vistors and residents to access town information, apply for permits, and learn what is going on in town.

For more information on the Intelligent Community Indicators visit:
http://www.intelligentcommunity.org/index.php?submenu=Research&src=gendocs&ref=Research_Intelligent_Community_Indicators&category=Research

In My Humble Opinion (IMHO)
All Alberta counties and muncipalities should review the Intelligent Community Indicators and decide how and when they will begin the migration to becoming an Intelligent Community.

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