Proceedings of The 6th International Conference on Research in Education, Teaching and Learning
Year: 2023
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Empowering Recreation in Urban Parks Using Digital Solutions: A Proposed Framework for Smart Urban Parks in The City of Tirana
Doc. Anduela Lile, MSc. Denis Nuriu, Assoc. Prof. Arben Kaçurri
ABSTRACT:
Parks and Recreation Agency in Tirana provide parks and other recreational facilities to meet the requirements of the local community. A focus group with recreation administrators, physical activity outdoor trainers, and ICT specialists was held to collect community-specific data concerning the needs and perspectives of recreation parks. The primary goal was to gather information about special requirements and potential future implementations to combine smart solutions with park amenities. The conventional idea of parks and leisure is changing along with the demands and interests of the park visitors. The administration of parks should embrace a technology and nature integration strategy. These facilities can potentially improve adoption, profitability, and engagement with a range of generations if we implement even a few basic tech solutions. The findings of the content analysis provided a list of recommendations for the municipality of Tirana to follow in order to digitally turn the urban leisure parks into “Smart Parks. Results can help local parks and recreation leaders define strategies to engage the next generation of the community and highlight the value of park facilities by getting visitors involved in activities that combine technology and outdoor exploration.
keywords: innovative apps, IoT, outdoors, recreation parks, tech facilities