The city has received a Smart 50 Award for its
5G test track project
Incorporated just six
years ago, the City of Peachtree Corners is already being recognized on the
international stage as a smart city for its innovative plans to build an
intelligent mobility and smart city laboratory.
The City recently received
a Smart 50 Award in the “Mobility” category by Smart Cities Connect. This award recognizes communities that are
developing and adopting smart technology solutions for the betterment of
communities and their citizens. Each year, Smart 50 Awards annually recognize
global smart cities projects, honoring the most innovative and influential work. The most innovative and transformative initiatives
are spotlighted at the Smart Cities
Connect Exposition, recognized as
the largest gathering of smart IoT technologies, companies, and cities from
around the globe. A complete list of the Smart 50 Award winners for 2019 can be
found here.
Construction of the City’s
living laboratory, named Curiosity™ Lab at Peachtree Corners, began in early March and upon completion in
mid-summer will consist of a 1.5-mile test track located on a section of
Technology Parkway within Technology Park Atlanta. This
state-of-the-art living laboratory will feature Sprint’s 5G and IoT technology
and offer a unique opportunity for companies to explore the next generation of
intelligent mobility and IoT applications in an environment that includes
interaction with real-world vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The lab’s 5G wireless network coupled
with its dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) channels will also allow
companies to test vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications.
“We are extremely pleased
that the City has been recognized for its plans to develop Curiosity™
Lab at Peachtree Corners,” said City
Manager Brian Johnson. “It will be an asset to the innovation community and
provide economic development opportunities for Peachtree Corners.”
Mr. Johnson has also been asked to lead a panel
discussion at the Smart Cities Connect Expo to discuss the options available to
municipalities for building an IoT infrastructure that is efficient, fast, and
reliable in the long-term. This panel
discussion will walk attendees through the end-to-end infrastructure
considerations for smart city implementations.
