Inspiration from Venice and Rijeka: How to Connect Industrial Heritage with the Future of Cities
From October 26 to 30, my colleagues from Smart Písek and I embarked on a work trip to Venice and Rijeka. During these five days, we had the opportunity to participate in a number of inspiring meetings and workshops focused on connecting industrial heritage with modern urban development and sustainable approaches. Přečíst celé
Innovation Camp Vol. 2
Smart Písek, in cooperation with JA Czech, is once again bringing the second edition of the Innovation Camp, a unique workshop for high school students from Písek. This event offers young people the opportunity not only to explore how the city functions but also to bring their own ideas and innovations that can contribute to the development of the urban environment. Přečíst celé
Visiting Tampere: Smart Písek on the Way to the Future
From June 10 to 13, 2024, we participated in a study trip to the Finnish city of Tampere on behalf of Smart Písek. This visit was part of our involvement in the URBACT METACITY project, which focuses on innovative urban development methods and the use of technology. Přečíst celé
Smart Písek at the "Piskoviste" festival
The theme of this year's Pískoviště, organized by Sladovna, was RE_CREATION. As Smart Písek, we decided to participate in the event as part of the Re-Value project. Our booth was located by the walls at Parkány, from where we had a direct view of the pool. Here, we implemented our idea of a "window to the future." Přečíst celé
Urban Local Group meeting
The Metacity-Urbact: Smart Písek project organized its second meeting focused on the innovative use of technologies for urban development. This project, part of the Urbact initiative, aims to integrate modern technologies into urban planning and improve residents' lives. The discussion mainly centered on advancements in visualizations using Metaquest and drones, including a 3D traffic playground. Přečíst celé
New European Bauhaus: Activate
In mid-April, we traveled to Prague for a conference titled "European Bauhaus: Activate!" The aim was to assess the current efforts of this European initiative in the Czech Republic and focus on future prospects. Additionally, this concept is part of the Re-Value project, in which we are involved. Přečíst celé
Project meeting URBACT IV: Metacity in Újbuda
In April, our team visited Hungary, specifically Újbuda, to learn more about the integration of modern technologies into urban environments. Přečíst celé
Alesund visit
Our team embarked on a trip to the picturesque Norwegian city of Ålesund last week, marking an important milestone in the Re-Value project partnership. Ålesund is a significant municipality in the Møre og Romsdal region, known as a cultural center with a strong presence in the maritime industry. Přečíst celé
Rimini visit
In October, our team travelled to the partner city of Rimini. This Italian town is located on the Adriatic coast in the Emilia-Romagna region and is recognised as one of the most popular seaside destinations in Europe. And with tourism accounting for 14% percent of all business, there is a need for an overall modernisation of the town itself, the management and the services offered. Přečíst celé
Visiting our partner city Võru
At the beginning of September, our team went to the partner city of Võru as part of the +CityxChange project, in which Písek is involved. Võru is a city located in southeastern Estonia by Lake Tamula and belongs to the Võrumaa region. This picturesque town has approximately ten thousand inhabitants. Přečíst celé