
Preview of Tomorrow
In this podcast series Michael Lake, President and CEO of Leading Cities, speaks with a variety of thought leaders from visionary companies providing actionable solutions to major issues plaguing cities today. These issues range from air pollution to cyber-attacks to infectious disease and more. Michael dives into the inspiration behind each company and how they see themselves evolving in the coming years. This series will equip you with a plethora of valuable knowledge, and if nothing else, enjoy Michael’s amazing Boston accent.
Preview of Tomorrow
The Danger of Street Lamps Brought to Light
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Leading Cities
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Season 2
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Episode 3
Shining a light on sustainability.
Did you know the carbon footprint of one double head streetlight is on average 1.3 tons per year? Omniflow is a company addressing this issue by transforming traditional streetlights into sustainable platforms able to host numerous applications such as air quality sensors, audio alerts and even drone charging stations. With a simple one time implementation to pre-existing street lights, these Smart Poles reduce energy consumptions by more than 90%. Powered by renewable energy, Omniflow’s solution is both environmentally friendly and cost efficient.