The project provides Riga Municipality with a modern handheld SLAM laser scanner that enables fast and accurate collection of three-dimensional (3D) data about the urban environment, significantly improving mapping and planning processes. The Significance of the Project for Riga The Urban Development Department of Riga Municipality maintains and updates geospatial information – data about territories, […]
The project “Pilot project for a generative artificial intelligence semantic search solution (chatbot)” was implemented to evaluate the potential of artificial intelligence solutions in streamlining internal work processes in local government. The Significance of the Project for Riga A significant part of the daily work of municipal specialists is spent searching for information in internal […]
The project “Health Through the Senses” was implemented at the Riga Social Care Center “Gaiļezers”, creating a sensory and cognitive stimulation room for seniors with dementia and cognitive impairments to improve social rehabilitation. The Significance of the Project for Riga With the growing number of seniors with dementia and other cognitive impairments, modern, individualized solutions […]
As part of the project, unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) detection sensors were installed in the city with the aim of strengthening security in the administrative territory of Riga by introducing technological solutions for monitoring and controlling unmanned aerial vehicle flights. The Significance of the Project for Riga With the rapid growth in the use of […]
Riga is gradually upgrading its street lighting system by replacing outdated sodium lamps with energy-efficient LED lights equipped with smart controllers. These solutions allow the brightness to be adjusted based on actual needs, helping to reduce electricity consumption and environmental impact. The Significance of the Project for Riga Many streetlights in Riga are outdated and […]
An expanded air quality monitoring network operates in Riga, providing a broader and more detailed dataset on urban air pollution levels. Before the project, air quality monitoring was limited to only a few stations, which did not offer a complete picture of pollution distribution and variations across different areas. By expanding the system with additional sensors, […]
Currently, mobility data in Riga is stored across various systems and municipal departments that are not interconnected. This fragmentation limits the ability to efficiently analyze traffic flow, public transport operations, and sustainable mobility development. To address this issue, a unified mobility data ecosystem is being developed, providing centralized, structured, and accessible data to enhance transport […]
EnergyGuard is developing and enhancing a network of artificial intelligence (AI) testing and experimentation facilities to evaluate AI solutions in the energy sector – including electricity grids, energy supply, renewable energy sources, energy communities, and energy efficiency. By testing and assessing these solutions, the project promotes the development of effective, sustainable, and reliable products and […]
The Cycle4Climate project promotes the reduction of CO₂ emissions from urban transport by providing mobility planning experts with the knowledge and tools to implement effective and practical measures. The project focuses on changing people’s travel habits, encouraging them to switch from daily car use to cycling. The Significance of the Project for Riga Transitioning to […]
The EvoRoads project focuses on improving road safety, with special attention to vulnerable road users, such as cyclists and e-scooter riders. Riga is one of six pilot cities in Europe where new data-driven solutions is being tested and developed to reduce traffic accidents and enhance infrastructure safety. The Significance of the Project for Riga The […]
