Community reporting from Leicester
Leicester Stories
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Community reporting from Leicester
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December 3, 2023
Leicester Sound Postcards – Telling Stories Using Sound
At the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063774090811" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November Saturday Heritage Fair</a>, Dimple Patel from <a href="https://www.luminousproductions.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Luminous Productions</a> shared her experience creating the Leicester Sound Postcards. Using sounds and testimony, Parveenben’s Shop is the “story of one woman’s love for the craft of sewing, and the empowerment this skill brought her and her mother.” Dimple explained how telling these stories of businesses that went from tiny living rooms in terraced houses, into a thriving South Asian clothing business in Highfields, is an inspiring account of people’s experience arriving and becoming part of the communities of Leicester.<br />
June 22, 2023
Leicester Smart City – Community Reporting Toolkit Discussion
On the 22nd of June, Professor Edward Cartwright and Rob Watson of Decentered Media, hosted a workshop: “Empowering Communities: How to Design a Smart City that Works for All,” at De Montfort University in Leicester. Facilitated by Dr Swati Virmani and Dr Ruben Martinez Cardenas, the event was an exploration into the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in smart city development and the paramount necessity for the inclusion of diverse voices in the consultation, engagement, and development process.<br /> The workshop underscored the breathtaking speed of urban life and information systems conjoining, underlining the role of data and its manipulation in the design of the smart city. With the integration of systems and data reshaping how we interact, there is an undeniable allure in the potential of AI and integrated network systems. But the workshop emphasised the importance of ensuring these advancements are inclusive, considering the diverse needs and perspectives of the communities they serve.<br /> Why is engagement so important in smart city design? The workshop stressed that engagement is a cornerstone of effective smart city design. Involving a wide range of voices, including marginalised communities and local organisations in decision-making processes, is crucial to ensure that smart city initiatives address real challenges and needs.<br /> However, engaging diverse voices in smart city design isn’t without its obstacles. Challenges include the lack of representation and inclusion, especially for marginalised groups, overcoming language barriers, accessibility issues, ensuring equal participation, and the necessity of thoughtful planning, resources, and commitment from all involved parties. It’s essential to address the digital divide that separates people and potentially forces them to use technologies they have no concern for, and ensure communities have the necessary digital literacy, skills, and access to participate meaningfully in smart city initiatives.<br /> The workshop, recorded as a podcast, captured a range of public views, expressing different concerns about AI and smart cities. These ranged from ecological challenges, fears of government authoritarianism, a lack of trust in the media, to worries about the replacement of people with automated tools that don’t understand the human condition.<br /> The workshop highlighted the Community Reporter Model as a potent tool for engaging diverse voices in smart city design. This model, involving the recruitment and training of community reporters who act as intermediaries between the community and decision-makers, fosters dialogue and empowers communities in the design process. Community reporters organise interactive events to encourage the exchange of ideas and co-creation of solutions, disseminate information via community media platforms, and assess the impact of community reporting initiatives.<br /> The community reporter model provides a platform for diverse perspectives to be heard, making decision-making processes more inclusive and representative. It also engenders a sense of empowerment and ownership within the community, as they actively participate in shaping their smart city future.<br /> The discussions in the workshop highlighted the imperative for AI and smart city technologies to serve the needs of the community. Involving community members in media platforms creates spaces for dialogue, information sharing, and feedback that are accessible to all. This ensures the design and implementation of smart city technologies are driven by the real needs and aspirations of the community. Moreover, community participation in the media promotes transparency, accountability, and critical thinking, which are essential for responsible and ethical smart city innovation.<br /> The workshop was a meaningful exploration of how AI could be harnessed to create sustainable, people-centric smart cities,
February 19, 2023
Evington Echo Celebrates 300 Editions
The <a href="https://evingtonecho.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Evington Echo</a> is celebrating three hundred editions with an exhibition of past copies at the <a href="https://doc-media-centre.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Documentary Media Centre</a> in Leicester. The editor, Helen Pettmen, explains how the Echo came about and what stories have been covered. It’s thanks to the volunteers who write, produce and distribute the Evington Echo that this milestone has been reached, and here’s looking forward to the next milestone.<br />
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