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Transform your street lighting into a new urban nervous system.<\/h3>\n

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Together with the global market leader in the fields of lighting and innovation “Signify”, ZDE is pleased to once again support the real-world laboratory competition “Intelligent Networking for Livable Cities”.<\/p>\n

We are looking for cities, municipalities and districts that are working to meet the complex challenges of our time with smart infrastructure and intelligent data, and are offering a new kind of competition to innovatively implement digital infrastructure at the speed of light.<\/p>\n

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The main objective of the competition<\/strong> is to offer municipalities the opportunity to reuse or retrofit existing infrastructure to provide new, innovative digital services<\/strong> . These can be solutions to provide IoT sensors, cameras, emergency warning systems, Wi-Fi hotspots for public use, or other solutions<\/strong> . <\/p>\n

As part of this LOI process, ZDE will strategically and technically review and evaluate all LOIs as neutral competition support and, in cooperation with Signify, select municipalities or consortia in a two-stage competition<\/strong> to maintain Signify’s “BrightSites”<\/strong> and use them permanently. In this way, we transform a location of your choice with your concept into a functioning and appealing smart city with laboratory character. Your user groups\/citizens are taken along and understand your starting points better. They show how smart cities work on site.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is the “Intelligent Networking for Livable Cities” competition?<\/h3>\n

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As your municipality looks to the future, what specific challenges do you want to tackle? We are looking for partners who are willing to test new data collection technologies and web-based solutions to address challenges in at least two of the application areas listed below. You use the technology with your teams in the administration and integrate the citizens. They test data collection and data management and thus generate a better understanding of the topic of “Data and the Digital Transformation in Public Space”. This allows you to design the smart city “hands-on” and generate added value and synergies in your teams and with your target groups. Create such a win-win situation. <\/p>\n

We are looking for municipalities with a clearly defined problem that they can tackle in partnership with Signify’s BrightSites solutions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Proposals should build at least two use cases from the following focus topics and build on existing projects and goals. Feel free to adapt the project approach to your local needs. We are looking for challenges for which we work together to develop innovative technical solutions. <\/p>\n

BrightSites technology<\/strong> offers numerous applications:<\/p>\n

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  • Digital participation<\/strong>: Public Wi-Fi hotspots for citizens and visitors.<\/li>\n
  • Smart Mobility<\/strong>: Optimizing traffic management and providing smart mobility solutions.<\/li>\n
  • Public safety<\/strong>: Integration of emergency warning systems and security cameras.<\/li>\n
  • Environmental monitoring<\/strong>: monitoring air quality and environmental factors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    How does the competition work?<\/h2>\n

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    Municipalities submit a bilateral expression of interest (LOI) by 23.05.2025 <\/b>.<\/p>\n

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    Requirements for the LOIs:<\/p>\n

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    • maximum 2 pages<\/li>\n
    • Information about the applicant<\/li>\n
    • Project interest, scope and approach<\/li>\n
    • Pilot site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      After you have submitted your LOI, the ZDE offers to clarify questions in an online appointment.<\/p>\n

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      Qualified municipalities submit detailed proposals by 04.07.2025<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

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      From 21.07.2025<\/strong> , the implementation of the BrightSites solutions will begin in the selected municipalities.<\/p>\n

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      Proposals should build at least two use cases from the following focus topics and build on existing projects and goals. Feel free to adapt the project approach to your local needs. We are looking for challenges for which we work together to develop innovative technical solutions. <\/p>\n

      These solutions are not only intended to improve the quality of life of citizens, but also serve as best practices<\/strong> for other municipalities.<\/p>\n

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      Digital Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Solutions that help bridge the digital divide and bring connectivity to a wider population. For example: Public Wi-Fi<\/strong> integrated into the BrightSites solution: it contributes to a more connected society and more agile interactions between citizens and businesses. <\/p>\n

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      Environmental monitoring<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Activate and extend solutions that use technology to measure, monitor, or mitigate environmental issues.<\/p>\n

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      Intelligent mobility<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Activate and expand solutions that increase mobility options, reduce traffic, or provide additional transportation services for residents. In other words, solutions that focus on the mobility turnaround and are available locally, similar to a mobility hub that provides new applications and solutions to try out, rent and share, e.g. Charging points. <\/p>\n

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      Sensors and Cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Activate and extend solutions to detect potential hazards on the road and\/or provide timely maintenance and warning.<\/p>\n

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      Intelligent mobility solutions
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      Activate and extend solutions, alert drivers to available parking spaces, reducing status and the search for parking spaces. Reduce traffic jams and parking search traffic through real-time traffic management. <\/p>\n

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      Sensors for air quality and health risks<\/strong><\/p>\n

      These solutions contribute to the proactive detection and reduction of environmental pollution.<\/p>\n

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      Public\/Municipal Security<\/strong><\/p>\n

      <\/strong>Activate and extend solutions that address critical issues of public safety in transportation, rapid response to emergencies, or infrastructure resilience.<\/p>\n

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      Other Use Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n

      <\/strong>We also welcome the submission of alternative, compelling, well-documented, and creative use cases. <\/p>\n

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      Security Cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n

      <\/strong>Cameras help prevent crime and are a powerful deterrent to public safety.<\/p>\n

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      Municipalities to be selected with the strategic intention of implementing a real-world laboratory can win the BrightSites technologies in gold and silver <\/strong>levels.<\/p>\n

      A total of up to 5 competition entries, each with infrastructure and services worth \u20ac300,000, will be awarded. The quality of the up to 5 applications to be awarded will determine whether the Gold or Silver level will be awarded. <\/p>\n

      During the implementation period, extensive support will be provided to test the technology, learn from the implementation and discuss funding and financing opportunities to move the project from initial operation to permanent implementation.<\/p>\n

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      The following prize levels for the project equivalent are planned:<\/h3>\n

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      300,000 \u20ac funding
      75,000 \u20ac own contribution<\/p>\n

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      300,000 \u20ac funding
      100,000 \u20ac own contribution<\/p>\n

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      250,000 \u20ac funding<\/p>\n

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      225,000 \u20ac funding<\/p>\n

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      200,000 \u20ac funding<\/p>\n

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      Project Timeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/digitaleentwicklung.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Projektzeitplan-Wettbewerb-ZDE-2-scaled.png” title_text=”Project Schedule Competition ZDE” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”80px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_dual_heading before_text=” We introduce ourselves!” middle_text=”Background” after_text=”ZDE” after_display_type=”block” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”05b47cbf-d9ff-443c-a762-af7405ff32bc” header_font_size=”38px” header_line_height=”1.3em” before_font=”Source Sans Pro SemiBold||||||||” middle_font=”Source Sans Pro Light Right|300|||||||” after_font=”Source Sans Pro SemiBold||||||||” text_orientation=”right” custom_margin=”0%|3%|40px|3%|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_dual_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”90%” custom_margin=”||50px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

      The Center for Digital Development GmbH (ZDE) is a neutral provider of consulting and planning services for municipalities, regions, institutions and municipal companies from the energy industry, real estate industry and industry. The focus is on convergent, technical solutions for overall strategies for the establishment and implementation of the topics of digitization and smart city as well as neighborhood development concepts. It also offers complete services in the field of sensor and 5G campus networks. <\/p>\n

      Another focus is on the planning and implementation of tenders, inter-municipal networking and modern participation formats that can be implemented on site or online. These formats are designed to actively involve citizens in the projects and to get them excited about the process. In municipal heat planning, the ZDE provides support, for example, through stakeholder workshops, communication strategies and citizen dialogues that give all those involved a clear voice in the transformation process. <\/p>\n

      In addition to these services, the strengthening of municipal administrations in the field of digitization is an important concern, which is why the ZDE operates its own, AZAV-certified academy to impart knowledge and specific skills in the areas of digitization and smart city. Here, the offer consists of the only IHK-certified qualification as a Smart City Expert (IHK) in Germany. Furthermore, further Smart City educational approaches are being developed in close cooperation with the network of lecturers. Both the in-house Smart City Campus and the smart climate forest illustrate different smart city solutions for our customers. With numerous partners throughout Germany and an impressive list of successful reference projects, the ZDE has established itself as a reliable partner for digital transformation. <\/p>\n

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      Project Schedule <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

      1. Are projects independent of luminaires, e.g. for the condition monitoring of roads or other infrastructure, also conceivable?
      <\/strong><\/span>In general, the technology already exists in a standardized form without the luminaire. Signify Bright-Sides’ innovation was to integrate the technology into the luminaire and not touch the cityscape. <\/span><\/p>\n

      <\/span>2. How long does the pilot run and are there any costs for the municipality for this time?
      <\/strong>The pilot is planned for six months, with the expansion to take place in the first quarter. During the pilot’s time, there are no further costs for the municipalities except for the own contribution. <\/span><\/p>\n

      3. What would be the optimal size of the project area?
      <\/strong>Ideally, this is a size of 200-300 square meters to one square kilometer. However, this depends on the road structure. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

      4. Is there advice on the applications?
      <\/strong>In any case, there will be a consulting service, depending on whether it is pure sensor applications. Signify is of course available when it comes to the specific technology of the broadband luminaires. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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      Costs and implementation <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

      5. What are the costs of running a Wi-Fi network?<\/strong>
      <\/span>In many cases, the network is operated by the municipality’s IT department itself or by the municipal utilities. Signify can offer training here (costs 4,000 \u20ac) with instructions on how to monitor the network. Alternatively, a partner can do this. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

      6. What are the ongoing costs for software maintenance and hardware warranty after the first year?<\/strong> <\/strong>
      <\/span>With a network of this size, the running costs amount to about 5,000 \u20ac per year.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

      7. Will the installation of the existing luminaires take into account the protection of historical monuments?<\/strong> <\/strong>
      <\/span>No facades or light poles are touched, rather only the lights have to be replaced. Signify takes into account the use of visually similar luminaires (both historical and technical luminaires). <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

      8. How much would a conversion cost per luminaire on average?
      <\/strong>In general, it is not the price of luminaires that is considered, but of systems. It is an urgent goal to open up areas, and the business case calculations can later be revealed in a detailed conversation. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

      9. What percentage of the personal contribution can be compensated for by personal contribution (personnel, planning)?
      <\/strong>Signify is responsible for the broadband luminaires including planning. The other part of the use cases (devices, installation, etc.) can be taken over by partners. The city and municipal utilities can support with their own contributions. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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      Technical conditions <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

      10. Is a fiber-optic infrastructure needed in the municipality for implementation?
      <\/strong>Yes, a fiber-optic infrastructure is required for implementation. However, it is not expected that the municipality itself has a fiber optic connection. In most municipalities, there is usually an Internet service provider that can be contacted. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

      11. What is the distance between the luminaires?
      <\/strong>The distance between the luminaires depends on the required bandwidth. Normally, there is a distance of 150 meters between the luminaires. <\/span><\/p>\n

      12. Is continuous power required for the lantern locations?
      <\/strong>The street lights are powered by 3 phases (5-wire cables), and the luminaires are evenly distributed over the three phases. All three phases are switched on and off via a contactor. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

      For a 24\/7 power supply, all broadband lights are connected to a single phase, and instead of switching this phase, it is powered 24\/7. The remaining two phases continue to be switched via a contactor. <\/span><\/p>\n

      13. Is an existing broadband lighting infrastructure necessary for the funding?
      <\/strong>The only thing that is necessary are use cases and a fiber optic connection provided. The rest (broadband luminaires, handling, planning, installation and equipment for use cases) is provided by Signify. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

      14. What is the data path used to transmit (sensor) data and where is it aggregated and processed? How would the data be passed on, e.g. for analysis purposes, or do you offer an end-to-end platform solution for this?
      <\/strong>Basically, there must be a platform behind it that records the data, analyzes it and makes it available to the city. Signify does not cover this, but partners can provide it. These would be added on the basis of the use case. End-to-end, this would then be delivered to the municipality. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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      After the pilot phase <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

      15. What amount of infrastructure can be expected in the event of a win?<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/strong>
      <\/span><\/span>If the competition is won, the municipality will receive ten fiber-optic data points in a district to connect IoT devices. These are done by replacing the luminaires with broadband luminaires. 1-2 IoT devices can be connected to each of the luminaires, e.g. Wi-Fi access point and camera or sensors. <\/span><\/p>\n

      The following <\/span>services are included:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n