Montreal-in-history

Problem Statement:

Cities often lack accurate data on the number and behavior of visitors at public spaces and historical sites. This lack of insight prevents effective planning, resource allocation, and the ability to enhance visitor experience. Without reliable analytics, city officials cannot make informed decisions about maintenance, staffing, tourism strategies, or security measures.

Objective:

To enable city planners and local governments to gather real-time, anonymous data about foot traffic and visitor patterns at public and historical locations, supporting data-driven urban and tourism management.

Solution:

Deploy Bluetooth and Wi-Fi sensing technologies in strategic areas to detect and estimate the number of visitors while respecting privacy. This system provides valuable analytics—such as visitor counts, dwell time, and peak hours—that can be used to optimize site operations, plan public services, and support targeted cultural or tourism initiatives.