{"id":35050,"date":"2025-02-19T14:58:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T12:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ltfe.org\/en\/?p=35050"},"modified":"2025-02-19T15:33:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T13:33:47","slug":"news-from-smartcommunity-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ltfe.org\/en\/news-from-smartcommunity-2\/","title":{"rendered":"News from SmartCommUnity #2"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]SmartCommUnity is a conscious community that wants to improve itself by utilizing all varieties of knowledge, social innovations instruments as well as digital opportunities to improve the quality of life for the people living in these communities and here are the latest developments from the project.<\/p>\n

\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#42bf47″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

SmartCommUnity<\/h3>\n

Building on the concept of Smart Villages towards a transnational and EUSALP-integrated Smart Community in the Alps<\/strong><\/p>\n

Priority
\n<\/strong>Innovation and digitalisation supporting a green Alpine region<\/p>\n

Specific objective
\n<\/strong>SO 3.2 – Reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies, research organisations and public authorities<\/p>\n

Start Date<\/strong> 11\/2022<\/p>\n

End Date<\/strong> 10\/2025<\/p>\n

Total eligible costs <\/strong>2.960.288 EUR<\/p>\n

ERDF grants <\/strong>1.882.601 EUR[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

About progress on progress on the SmartCommUnity project<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Discover Our Guide on Good Practices! <\/strong><\/p>\n

We are excited to announce that the SmartCommUnity project has published its Good Practices Guide<\/strong>, a resource designed to empower rural areas to embrace smart technologies and sustainable development while strengthening their unique community identities.<\/p>\n

\"\"This collection highlights successful initiatives from our Lighthouse Test Areas (LTAs), providing inspiration and practical examples for Follower Test Areas (FTAs) to embark on their smart transformation journeys. It showcases how innovative approaches can enhance services, support local economies, and create resilient rural communities.<\/p>\n

Aimed at rural and mountain regions across Europe, the guide also fosters cross-border collaboration, promoting a shared vision for a smarter, more sustainable future.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s work together to transform challenges into opportunities for thriving and sustainable rural areas. Dive into the guide and join us in shaping the future of our communities!<\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f Access the guide on the following link [Collection of Good Practices<\/strong><\/a>][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Innovation platform and gamificaton guides<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the summer and autumn, the WPIT finalised the content of the https:\/\/smart-alps.eu\/<\/strong><\/a> platform<\/strong>, making it accessible and spreadable to test areas and beyond.<\/p>\n

\"\"You can find diagnostic tools relating to the smartvillages approach, as well as thematic discussion forums to create links and synergies between test areas and enable the exchange of good practices.<\/p>\n

Gamification has also been the focus of development work, with an interactive guide enabling users to follow the various stages of a smart approach and transform their community. Finally, guidelines for test areas have also been created to explain what is meant by gamification and how it can be implemented locally.<\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f Access the guidelines on the following link [Guidelines for gamification<\/strong><\/a>][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1739969166806{margin-top: 30px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #d8d8d8 !important;}”]Discover more about the SmartCommUnity project and explore useful tools and resources by visiting and registering our platform: <\/strong>https:\/\/smart-alps.eu\/<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

Smart Alps network<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Being part of the Smart Alps network<\/strong> offers numerous advantages, including:<\/p>\n