Table 8. Desing and management direction by space compnent of smart park

Division Design and management direction Related technical and service cases(source)
Green area Design and management direction of green area

The green area is a space for planting in the park and includes the planting base such as soil and irrigation facilities

The main purpose of designing and managing green areas using smart technology is to support the healthy and sustainable growth of trees and ground cover plants through systematic management. Planting, soil and irrigation facilities, etc. Accurately diagnose health conditions and streamline food management

Prepare measures to reduce energy consumption and operation, maintenance and repair costs that can occur when creating green areas

Planting Grass planing

Using technology that can automatically manage lawns

Reduction of energy consumption and operation and maintenance costs that can occur during turf maintenance and management

Minimize pollution by using cut grass as compost

Automatic lawn mowers(Vaglica, 2016)

Landscaping planting

Use of technology to encourage healthy growth of food ingredients

Efficiently monitor the health status and needs of the overall planting through methods such as near-infrared photographing to visualize plant photosynthesis

Monitoring the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Tree vitality meter (Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Planting base (soil) Irrigation monitoring

Adjust the water supply cycle and optimize the water supply pattern by attaching sensors to the park's existing water pipes and pump

Collect comprehensive data such as season, soil moisture, microclimate and vegetation information at various intervals

Efficient irrigation is possible based on the collected data

Irrigation is systematically managed and monitored to identify the age of irrigation and replacement time

Smart irrigation (Woetzel et al., 2018)

Smart water meter, Los Angeles (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Smart irrigation system (Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Underground irrigation

Different locations of underground irrigation to provide optimal water supply depending on the type of planting and root depth

Drip irrigation method can save water by spraying directly on planting roots

Data is collected and managed remotely through the wireless network of sensors installed throughout the park

Underground drip irrigation realizes more uniform water distribution and reduces the possibility of evaporation and spillage

SDI (Subsurface drip irrigation), Santafe(New Mexico) (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Soil sensor

Implement appropriate measures for tree growth, such as conducting soil inspection through soil sensors

According to the soil evaluation items of the landscaping design criteria, the acidity, salinity, water quality and water level of soil suitable for soil planting are measured and managed, and the health of plantings is monitored

Hyde Park, ICRI (Intel Collaborative Research Institute), London (Truch, 2018)

Hydroponic facilities area Design and management direction of hydroponic facilities area

Hydroponic facilities connect facilities and related design elements into one system for effective water production and management

The main purpose of designing and managing hydroponic facilities is to manage rainwater, irrigation, and hydroponic facilities in an eco-friendly manner

Continuous supply of water must be possible to produce waterscape at all times, and water quality is managed through excellent management and water purification facilities

Use facilities that can collect long-term water volume and water quality sample data

Use geographic information to identify watersheds, identify patterns of rainfall runoff, prepare for disasters such as floods, and use water efficiently

Water supply and grainage facilities

Efficient response to variable climate and surrounding land use

Effective monitoring of rainwater storage, filtration and management based on long-term rainfall data and water quality sample data

Smart City Barcelona Initiative(Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Bracing for Stormwater, Lenexa, Kansas(Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Pond Motion detection sensor

Prevents safety accidents by sending notifications to managers and rescuers when sudden changes in motion patterns are detected through motion sensors

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Rainwater management monitoring

By introducing a real-time control system such as sensors to the rainwater management infrastructure, the inflow and outflow of water can be automatically performed according to changes in the surrounding environment

Can improve rainwater flow management and storage functions and improve water quality through real-time control.

Smart water meter, Los Angeles (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Water spot (Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Street and square area Design and management direction of street and sauare area

Systematically monitor parks and manage park facilities through innovative facilities and materials

Consider using new and modified materials

Use of various materials to alleviate environmental problems in the park such as rain penetration

Introduction of wireless communication technologies such as Wi-Fi and IoT into pavements and facilities to collect information and monitor park users in real time

Encourage active interaction between park users and managers by introducing Responsive Furniture

Walking space Pavement

Utilization of night light-emitting packaging materials according to pedestrian use behavior and need for night lighting

Improve accessibility, visibility, and safety, and reduce electricity usage and maintenance and repair costs

Pervious pavement, Santa Barbara, California(Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Smart bike park (Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Streetlight and bollard

Light pollution is minimized by limiting the time to turn on only when necessary using a sensor that can detect user motion

Conserve energy by automatically adjusting the brightness when necessary by connecting the lighting and IoT

By adjusting the direction of the lighting protection device according to the angle of the light source, light pollution caused by lighting is minimized

Consider the characteristics of facilities installed at regular intervals and use sensors to identify pedestrian and bicycle traffic

Smart Street Lights ,Barcelona (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Automatic Eco Counter for bicycles, wisconsin(Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

LED security light with sensor (Goyang Smart City)

Smart city park light (Daegu Metropolitan City 2017)

Automatic dimming when detecting pedestrians (Sejong Smart City)

Smart transportation system

Installation of transportation means such as smart shuttle bus for pedestrian convenience

Provide convenient functions such as real-time location provision, reservation, payment, etc. through card or smartphone application with IoT technology

Black Forest National Park, Germany (Truch, 2018)

Smart shuttle bus

The shuttle bus in the park is operated unmanned to facilitate movement in the park

Apply various smart technologies and artificial intelligence technologies such as sensors, cameras, lasers, and automatic driving technologies

The energy required for shuttle bus operation can be produced through solar panels, etc

GATEway, London (GATEway)

Automatic pedestrian recognition signal (LH, 2018)

Smart pedestrian detector (MOLIT et al., 2019)

Square Media facade

Digital signs are installed in frequently used spaces to deliver various information in real time

Securing profitability by promoting information such as corporate advertisements and local community services and events

Soofa Sign, Boston (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Media board and disaster notification board (Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Pavement

Use materials that can generate electric energy when visitors walk in frequently used spaces and identify the number of pedestrians passing through the pavement

When using materials, the aesthetic elements of the park must be considered and actively used in interactive spaces that encourage visitors' physical activity

Paris Marathon generated electricity from runners‘ footsteps, Paris (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Solar-powered Ferris wheel in Pacific Park, Santa Monica(Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Design lighting

Using materials that can emit light by minimizing energy consumption such as LEDs and optical fibers

Programming makes it easy to change lighting and artistic representation to create a variety of spaces

Programmable LEDs in Port Santa Monica, Rosa Parks Circle, Michigan, Aaerial sculpture in Civic Space Park in Phoenix, Arizona (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Landscape facility area Design and management direction of landscape facility area

Dataize visitor usage patterns and use them as a tool for managers to understand facility status

Install sensors and video cameras in landscaping facilities to collect data on infrastructure utilization and assess the health of the infrastructure

Administrators streamline the maintenance and repair of facilities in parks based on accurate data collected

Location and management of facilities efficiently by identifying the location of facilities and lights and the degree of use of space by users through geographical information

The energy required for the smooth functioning of landscaping facilities is self-generated through solar panels

Rest facility Samrt bench

Introduce benches that use sensors and Wi-Fi features to identify user bench usage patterns

Supply necessary power by using eco-friendly energy generators such as solar power

Smart play bench (Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Solar bench (Daegu Metropolitan City 2017)

Trash bin

Using the sensor attached to the inside, it is possible to grasp the timing of maintenance

Identify waste volume so that waste can be collected immediately and optimise waste collection path

Smart trash bin (Daegu Metropolitan City 2017; Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Material

Using materials that can reduce bacteria on the surface of facilities

Maximize sterilization and reduce maintenance costs by applying these materials to places where multiple users need frequent cleaning

Photocatalytic titanium dioxide coating (TiO2), Brune (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Awning structure

Using solar panels as shading structures

Efficiently produce solar energy using sensors and motors

The Sunflower Umbrella, ShadeCraft (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Solar panel umbrellas, Los Angeles (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Drinking fountain

Continuous water quality monitoring through sunlight, filters, sensors, etc.

Provides a warning to the manager when maintenance and repair timing and risk are found through sensors

The smart fountain in Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York, Water Fountain Quality Assurance, Washington, D.C. (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Outdoor facility Information sign facility

Disaster and disaster information is communicated and promoted to park users through digital signs

Wi-Fi enables fast, remote update of sign information

A digital sign at a transit station, Utah(Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Media board, disaster notification board and samrt notification board (Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Amenities Toilet

Sensors identify the use of toilets and provide them to users in a visible manner, and inform the manager of any abnormalities in toilets

Reduce toilet congestion and promote efficient maintenance

Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Smart parking

Streamline parking fee settlement and parking management by combining sensors in the parking lot and digital identification tag information in the car

Smart parking Project, Pisa (Truch, 2018)

Smart parking lot (Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Landscape structure Small building structure

Automatically update educational programs and play structures according to user needs

Create a space where you can interact with smartphone applications

Interactive facilities collect user data and provide various information such as frequency of use of facilities to managers, and use them as educational and experience spaces through various uses and functions

Yalp Interactive Sona Dance Arch and Sutu ball wall, Yalp Interactive (Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Open platform, aquatic experience zone, and underground garden (Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Amusement facilities

Introduction of amusement facilities that are similar in structure to existing play structures, but can collect user data and are connected to the Internet for remote management

Promote interaction with children virtually through an integrated system with buttons, sensors, lights, sounds, colors and photos

Yalp Interactive’s Sona Dance Arch, Yalp Interactive(Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Smart play bench (Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Landscape facility area Landscape structure Sports and fitness facility

Introduction of kinetic equipment that produces energy through generators, etc

The generated electricity can supply power to lighting in less time by users through the connected power grid, and can be used to charge users' mobile phones

Energy-generating exercise equipment, The Great Outdoor Gym Co., The Peckham Rye Green Legacy Gym in London, London(Loukaitou-Sideris et al., 2018)

Park design method User-oriented design

Based on the big data analysis of park users' traffic and park use behavior measured in the park, the park facility is introduced and the park design is drawn up

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Construct data platform

Improve the management and operation capabilities of the park by establishing a data server that standardizes and processes the collected data in the park.

Real-time update of information on park management and operation to park users

Induce development and use of various applications by sharing park-related information with citizens through a data platform

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Induce residents to participate

Free Wi-Fi in the park is installed to encourage residents to participate through wireless internet

Activate the community through park applications and build social entertainment functions

Systematization so that the experience and feedback of park users can be easily collected through the application

Smart City 1st Avenue(Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

VR-based urban simulation

Augmented Administration (Busan Metropolitan City, 2019)

Create phased

Evaluate parks in the areas of Degree of IoT adoption and Degree of systems integration, and make the park system progressively meet both sectors

A system of flexible wall panels (Side Walk Labs, 2019)