Page 47 - Citiverse Use Case Taxonomy Overview - Use Case Identification Track
P. 47

City Administration, Services and Public Participation
                                                                                                                                                                       Horizon
                                                                                                                                                                            2
             Interactive Community Support Programs




      Description                                                Example                                           Impacts                                      SDG Alignment
      Virtual world technologies, like metaverse                 In 2021, Westminster launched the
      along with AI-powered chatbots, can                        Virtual Reality for Relaxation and                     Emission            Quality of
      revolutionize community support programs by                Wellbeing (VR-RAW) programme.                          reduction               Life
      offering immersive, interactive platforms for              This initiative employs virtual reality to
      residents to access help, guidance, and                    promote the well-being of
      resources. In a virtual environment, local                 communities affected by serious youth                                                               Target 3.5, 3.7, 3.8
      services can be delivered to provide real-time             violence. The program offers                          Biodiversity         Walkability
      assistance for a variety of community needs,               immersive VR experiences aimed at
      including social services and community                    relaxation and mental health support,
      groups. Additionally, immersive VR                         providing participants with innovative                Health and             Citizen
      environments could be used to host virtual                 tools to cope with stress and improve                  wellbeing          Engagement
      support groups or workshops, where                         overall wellness. Similarly, in Seoul,
      individuals can engage in real-time                        South Korea, Metaverse Seoul was
      discussions, share experiences, and receive                launched as a 3D virtual space and
      counselling or advice. This could foster a                 provides services including a virtual            Risk Level
      more connected, responsive, and inclusive                  youth mentoring consultation room.
      community support system.                                                                                       Public safety                Low        Medium       High

                                                                                                                      Stakeholder acceptance       Low        Medium       High
      Key Technologies
                                                                                                                      Data privacy and security    Low        Medium       High
         Digital    Metaverse        AR           VR           MR           GAI           AI          IoT
          Twin                                                                                                        Financial/operational        Low        Medium       High




                                                                                                                                                   itu.int/metaverse/virtual-worlds/
   42   43   44   45   46   47   48   49   50   51   52