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A. Appendix

This Appendix includes a simple table which cities can utilize to assess their current status with
respect to city science enablers defined in the city science application framework.

Table A.1: City Science Enablers Assessment through High-Level Questions

Currently
Assessment Element Brief Description Comments
Exists
Are there awareness programs for city
science solutions in the city?
Are there skills boosting programs
to enhance and enrich city science
applications in the city?
Are there existing open source
solutions being utilized to address city
challenges?
Are there awards in place to recognize
successful city science solutions?
Are there existing skills in place
within public and private sectors to
implement city science solutions?
Are the city stakeholders currently
aware of city science solutions in the
city?
Are broad stakeholders defined for
city science solutions?
Are there existing collaborations and
partnerships in place among city
stakeholders for city science solutions?
Are there city science related existing
strategies and policies in the city
public and private sectors?
Does the city provide its urban
challenges to be addressed through
city science solutions or provide its
urban area as a lab for city science
solutions?
Are there existing financial
incentives in the city for city science
implementations?
Are there existing PPP style
partnerships in the city for city science
related implementation projects?

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