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General Plan Addendum * August 26, 2016 Page 2 <br />efficiency of service delivery and access to information. These <br />applications can be used in the design and construction of buildings, <br />vehicles, roads and transit; the operation of stormwater, sanitation, and <br />energy systems; health care, education, and security; and public <br />participation in government. <br /> <br />San Leandro’s fiber optic network makes the City uniquely positioned to <br />undertake Smart City initiatives. In this regard, fiber is much more than <br />an economic development tool—it is a tool to improve the quality of life <br />for residents. <br />Most Smart Cities applications focus on assets and systems that are <br />managed by public agencies. Gigabit internet technology can be used to <br />improve the way these systems operate. This occurs through real-time <br />data collection and monitoring, integrated reporting and analytics, and <br />instantaneous adjustments to maximize efficiency. For example, <br />pavement sensors can be used to provide real-time information on the <br />location of available parking spaces near BART. Residents and <br />businesses benefit by finding a space quickly and conveniently, while the <br />City benefits by using street space efficiently and avoiding excessive <br />areas dedicated to parking. Mobile payment for parking and mobile <br />enforcement of parking regulations can also be achieved through sensors. <br />Similarly, data sensing, sharing, and analytics can help reduce energy <br />consumption and maximize the potential for a distributed energy grid <br />which draws power from solar installations on the rooftops of industrial <br />buildings. Rapid collection and processing of data can also enable street <br />lights to operate more efficiently, and can improve security and <br />emergency response. Ultimately, information and communication <br />technologies can help San Leandro address issues such as climate change <br />and traffic congestion, and can fundamentally transform the way the City <br />operates. <br />The potential for fiber, software, sensors, and electronics to be linked in <br />order to collect and exchange data is constantly expanding. This <br />interconnected network is sometimes referred to as the “Internet of <br />Things” (IOT). Objects such as vehicles, buildings, and infrastructure can <br />be sensed and controlled remotely, creating opportunities to more <br />directly integrate the physical world with computer-based systems. With <br />Lit San Leandro in place—and expanding in the next two decades—the <br />City will continue to pursue embedded computing systems that enable <br />improved convenience and efficiency.