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Advancing technology legibility for smart(er) cities
Raise awareness and foster community trust in digital technologies you’re introducing into public spaces.
Get a proven framework and governance infrastructure to engage, plan, and share consistent, clear information on digital technologies in public spaces.
Helpful Places offers a solution for those who work in government, the private sector, or somewhere in between – like an innovation district.
Helpful Places offers a solution for those who work in government, the private sector, or somewhere in between – like an innovation district.
As tech in cities and places increases, so does public skepticism
There are increasing concerns about data collection, sensors and AI, and people are looking for answers that are not readily available. In a world where people have access to more information than ever, communities expect clarity about what’s happening in their public spaces.
We help cities, living labs and innovation districts implement initiatives that foster community understanding and trust in emerging technologies.
We help cities, living labs and innovation districts implement initiatives that foster community understanding and trust in emerging technologies.
We Follow Your Readiness Lead
Whether you need to start small or go big from day one, our team is here to support you on your journey – however it unfolds.
Awareness
If you’re early in your journey, we start by understanding your unique needs, challenges, and goals. Then we help you engage in community conversations and lay the groundwork for transparency and responsible technology.
Learning & Testing
If you’re beginning to deploy emerging technologies, we provide tools and guidance to document deployed technologies using the Digital Trust for Places and Routines (DTPR) standard and our software platform. We ensure seamless implementation tailored to your context.
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Adoption & Scaling
If you’re ready to scale, we provide advanced training and ongoing support to help you keep the momentum going and future-proof solutions to grow and adapt according to your needs.
Awareness
If you’re early in your journey, we start by understanding your unique needs, challenges, and goals. Then we help you engage in community conversations and lay the groundwork for transparency and responsible technology.
Learning & Testing
If you’re beginning to deploy emerging technologies, we provide tools and guidance to document deployed technologies using the Digital Trust for Places and Routines (DTPR) standard and our software platform. We ensure seamless implementation tailored to your context.
Adoption & Scaling
If you’re ready to scale, we provide advanced training and ongoing support to help you keep the momentum going and future-proof solutions to grow and adapt according to your needs.
How do we do it
We help you deliver the transparency they deserve
Get the tested tools that help you calm concerns and keep communities in the loop
Proven software
What you get: An infrastructure that operationalizes your organization’s use of the Digital Trust for Places and Routines (DTPR)* open-source standard.
Why it matters: It’s easy to provide consistent, easy-to-understand information on emerging technologies.
Why it matters: It’s easy to provide consistent, easy-to-understand information on emerging technologies.
Our Services
What you get: Platform access and continued support. Plus onboarding, integration, and research services.
Why it matters: You’ll develop smart city technology and piloting strategies faster. Get guidance to build internal alignment, deploy transparency-centered tech, and enable external engagement.
Why it matters: You’ll develop smart city technology and piloting strategies faster. Get guidance to build internal alignment, deploy transparency-centered tech, and enable external engagement.
Open Standards
What you get: Frameworks integrated into actionable tools, like DTPR, and emerging AI standards from Eurocities and the GovAI Coalition.
Why it matters: Your organization can meet governance requirements, engage communities, and implement technologies responsibly.
Why it matters: Your organization can meet governance requirements, engage communities, and implement technologies responsibly.
What Is DTPR?
DTPR is an open-source communication standard that enhances transparency and accountability of digital technologies in public spaces. By providing a unified taxonomy and visual language, DTPR enables organizations to convey data practices, foster trust and empower communities.
How Sydney Olympic Park used DTPR to build public understanding and acceptance.
With a focus on transparent communication, SOPA engaged Helpful Places to assist in putting people’s needs at the centre of responsible technology use, via the implementation of the DTPR communication standard.