Tech Solutions Related To UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

It all starts with Universal Basic Access, right here at home, so no one is left behind. The UN says internet access is a human right . However, millions of people right here are at home lack access to basic broadband and we're aiming to change that.

Synergy between technology, computer science, information technology, remote sensing, and anthropology provide a higher quality of life for citizens. We utilize existing infrastructure, tax money, and a combination of fiber optics and wireless, to create broadband networks that reduce leakage and generate additional revenue.

The transition to a renewable energy system is the greatest societal revolution since the invention of the internet. Renewable energy is the future. That’s why Octopus Energy sources 100% of our energy from renewable sources. Energy shouldn’t stretch your budget. It’s a necessity. We make sure you have access to affordable rates.

People experiencing homelessness rely on the internet to apply for housing and benefits, schedule appointments with doctors and case managers, search for jobs, and stay in touch with family and friends. It is a lifeline for getting back on your feet. ShelterConnect works with internet service providers to offer free wifi in shelters and transitional housing facilities.

Green Stream is an environmental technologies company, focused on real-time flood monitoring. Our mission is to help create smarter, safer, more resilient cities and communities through the power of internet of things technology and data analytics.

Sentropy is a technology company that builds technology to safeguard communities across the internet. Businesses of every size - from startup communities of a few thousand to the largest forums on the web - can use our software to protect their users and their brands from abuse, harassment, and malicious content.

AutoGrid builds software applications that enable a smarter distributed energy world. The company’s suite of flexibility management applications allows utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy project developers and energy service providers to deliver clean, affordable and reliable energy by managing networked distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time and at scale.

Community Tech NY (CTNY) believes that building community networks builds community power. We collaborate with organizations in NYC, New York State, and other US sites to create community-owned internet infrastructure. CTNY works as consultants and educators. We partner with local organizations to co-design and co-create digital ecosystems that support resilience, equity, and self-determination.

The Accessible Dispatch Program provides residents and visitors with disabilities greater access to yellow and green wheelchair accessible taxis. The program provides service in all five boroughs and the rider just pays the metered fare. Explore this website to learn more about this program. Call, book online or download the app.

Ecolane is the most flexible, affordable and reliable choice for transit agencies looking for transit software solutions. Our easy-to-deploy, on-demand scheduling and dispatching platform empowers transit agencies to provide safe, accessible, and equitable transportation alternatives to people who might not otherwise have community access and mobility.