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Conference paper
Published: 10 July 2020 in Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV
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This work addresses the grand challenge for human-computer interaction of learning and creativity, in the context of smart cities. Through a review of the research literature for learning in relation to attuning and then for creativity in relation to adaptability, a theoretical perspective and conceptual framework is developed for learning and creativity in smart cities. Using an exploratory case study approach combined with an explanatory correlational design, relationships for learning and creativity in urban environments are explored using survey data and in-depth interviews. Additionally, emotion/affect is explored in relation to learning and creativity in terms of the experience of comfort in urban environments. This work is significant in that it provides a hybrid approach to understanding the grand challenge of learning and creativity through the use of both quantitative and qualitative data and analysis. This paper contributes to the research literature for smart cities, learning cities, and creativity in smart environments; develops and operationalizes a conceptual framework for learning and creativity in smart cities; and points to the importance and potential for learning and creativity relationships in smart, urban environments.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Adaptability and Attuning in Smart Cities: Exploring the HCI Grand Challenge of Learning and Creativity. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV 2020, 431 -442.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Adaptability and Attuning in Smart Cities: Exploring the HCI Grand Challenge of Learning and Creativity. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV. 2020; ():431-442.

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H. Patricia McKenna. 2020. "Adaptability and Attuning in Smart Cities: Exploring the HCI Grand Challenge of Learning and Creativity." Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV , no. : 431-442.

Journal article
Published: 27 April 2020 in Future Internet
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In the context of the challenges facing human computer interaction (HCI) on the one hand and the future Internet on the other, the purpose of this study is to explore the multi-dimensionality of smart cities, looking at relationships and interdependencies through correlating selected dimensions of smartness. Key dimensions of smartness are identified for exploration in the context of smart cities in this work through a review of the research literature. Methodologically, this work combines an exploratory case study approach consisting of multiple methods of data collection including survey and in-depth interviews, with an explanatory correlational design. In terms of results, the main findings of this work shed light on the relationships between selected dimensions of the multi-dimensionality construct of smartness in data-rich urban environments. This work is significant in that it provides correlational information for smart city dimensionalities while contributing to the research literature in this domain; uses a hybrid case study and correlational design in relation to the study of multi-dimensionality; and, opens spaces for the study of innovative urban initiatives, while taking the ideas and experiences of people from many sectors into consideration.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Human-Smart Environment Interactions in Smart Cities: Exploring Dimensionalities of Smartness. Future Internet 2020, 12, 79 .

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H. Patricia McKenna. Human-Smart Environment Interactions in Smart Cities: Exploring Dimensionalities of Smartness. Future Internet. 2020; 12 (5):79.

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H. Patricia McKenna. 2020. "Human-Smart Environment Interactions in Smart Cities: Exploring Dimensionalities of Smartness." Future Internet 12, no. 5: 79.

Conference paper
Published: 03 July 2019 in Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV
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The purpose of this paper is to explore access in relation to new forms of urban data enabled by more aware people and aware technologies in smart cities. Focusing on the constructs of awareness, learning, openness, and engagement, a review of the research literature for data access and universal access in relation to smart cities is provided. As such, a theoretical space for data access is developed as a dimension of the construct of universal access. The research design for this work employs an exploratory case study approach, using multiple methods of data collection including interviews and survey in small to medium to large sized cities, mostly in Canada and extending to cities in other countries. Content analysis is used as an analytic technique for qualitative data to identify insights while descriptive statistics are used in the analysis of quantitative data. This work makes a contribution to: (a) the research literature for smart cities; (b) urban theory by advancing a conceptual framework for ambient access in learning, smart, and future cities; and (c) spaces for debate, inquiry, theorizing, and everyday interactions pertaining to urban data in smart cities, regions, and communities.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Getting Smarter About Data and Access in Smart Cities. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV 2019, 146 -158.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Getting Smarter About Data and Access in Smart Cities. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV. 2019; ():146-158.

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H. Patricia McKenna. 2019. "Getting Smarter About Data and Access in Smart Cities." Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV , no. : 146-158.

Journal article
Published: 06 February 2019 in Data
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This paper explores the emerging and evolving landscape for metrics in smart cities in relation to big data challenges. Based on a review of the research literature, the problem of “synthetic quantitative indicators” along with concerns for “measuring urban realities” and “making metrics meaningful” are identified. In response, the purpose of this paper is to advance the need for innovating metrics for smarter, more interactive and responsive cities in addressing and mitigating algorithmic-related challenges on the one hand, and concerns associated with involving people more meaningfully on the other hand. As such, the constructs of awareness, learning, openness, and engagement are employed in this study. Using an exploratory case study approach, the research design for this work includes the use of multiple methods of data collection including survey and interviews. Employing a combination of content analysis for qualitative data and descriptive statistics for quantitative data, the main findings of this work support the need for rethinking and innovating metrics. As such, the main conclusion of this paper highlights the potential for developing new pathways and spaces for involving people more directly, knowingly, and meaningfully in addressing big and small data challenges for the innovating of urban metrics.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Innovating Metrics for Smarter, Responsive Cities. Data 2019, 4, 25 .

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H. Patricia McKenna. Innovating Metrics for Smarter, Responsive Cities. Data. 2019; 4 (1):25.

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H. Patricia McKenna. 2019. "Innovating Metrics for Smarter, Responsive Cities." Data 4, no. 1: 25.

Conference paper
Published: 18 October 2018 in Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
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The objective of this paper is to explore the quantified experience in the context of finding spaces for people and their voices in smarter and more responsive cities. Using the construct of awareness, this exploration is situated theoretically at the intersection of affective computing, social computing, and pervasive computing. This paper problematizes the quantified experience in human computer interactions (HCI), arguing for smart and responsive cities to be enabled by more aware people interacting with and influencing aware technologies. Aware people and aware technologies refer to the dynamic interweaving of sensing, sensors, and sensor networks through the Internet of Things (IoT), the Internet of People (IoP), and the Internet of Experiences. The methodology for this paper includes an exploratory case study approach and the research design incorporates multiple methods of data collection including survey and interviews. Findings from this work highlight the need for qualitative data using content analysis and other analytic techniques to augment, complement, and enhance the quantitative data being generated and gathered in urban spaces. This work is significant in that it: (a) explores elements of the contemporary urban quantified experience through the lens of awareness and the sub-constructs of adaptability and openness; (b) advances a framework for people-aware quantified experiences in support of spaces for people and their voices in smarter, more responsive cities; and (c) further develops and innovates the research and practice literature for smart and responsive cities, in relation to people-aware quantified experiences.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Exploring the Quantified Experience: Finding Spaces for People and Their Voices in Smarter, More Responsive Cities. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 2018, 269 -282.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Exploring the Quantified Experience: Finding Spaces for People and Their Voices in Smarter, More Responsive Cities. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. 2018; ():269-282.

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H. Patricia McKenna. 2018. "Exploring the Quantified Experience: Finding Spaces for People and Their Voices in Smarter, More Responsive Cities." Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing , no. : 269-282.

Conference paper
Published: 18 May 2017 in Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV
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This work highlights issues associated with the sharing and using of data for learning and solution making in smart cities and learning cities. Moving beyond dichotomous dystopian and utopian views of civic tech, smart cities, and urban data initiatives, this paper explores everyday understandings of data through diverse voices. Theoretically this work uses the contructs of awareness, learning, openness, and meaningful engagement to explore civic tech and ambient data in 21st century cities. Using an exploratory case study approach, data were collected through interview and survey from individuals in small to medium to large sized cities, mostly in Canada but also extending to Europe. In parallel with this study ancedotal evidence was gathered from people across the city through group and individual discussions enabling further analysis, comparison, and triangulation of data. This work contributes to theorizing of the ambient data concept in the context of smart cities; further develops the learning cities component of smart cities; formulates and operationalizes an ambient data framework for smart cities; and sheds light on the complex challenges of aware technologies as opportunities for increased human potential. Going forward, this opening of an ambient data space provides opportunities for further development, debate, and exploration for both practice and research.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Civic Tech and Ambient Data in the Public Realm. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV 2017, 10291, 312 -331.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Civic Tech and Ambient Data in the Public Realm. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV. 2017; 10291 ():312-331.

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H. Patricia McKenna. 2017. "Civic Tech and Ambient Data in the Public Realm." Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV 10291, no. : 312-331.

Conference paper
Published: 25 August 2016 in Collaboration in a Hyperconnected World
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Part 3: FuturesInternational audienceThe purpose of this paper is to introduce a philosophical and phenomenological perspective to complement, extend, and enrich algorithmic and network views of social media in support of connectivities and awareness in the city. The edges, surfaces, and spaces of 21st century urban environments are explored in relation to how social media is being used to support greater opportunities for awareness and in turn, for more meaningful engagement, learning, and participation in city life. The research design for this study employs an exploratory case study approach, a minimally viable social media space, and multiple methods of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Anecdotal evidence from informal individual and group discussions conducted in parallel with this study supports further data analysis, comparison, and triangulation. This work makes a contribution to the research literature across multiple domains and a conceptual framework is developed, operationalized, and advanced for connectivities and awareness

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H. Patricia McKenna. Edges, Surfaces, and Spaces of Action in 21st Century Urban Environments – Connectivities and Awareness in the City. Collaboration in a Hyperconnected World 2016, 328 -343.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Edges, Surfaces, and Spaces of Action in 21st Century Urban Environments – Connectivities and Awareness in the City. Collaboration in a Hyperconnected World. 2016; ():328-343.

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H. Patricia McKenna. 2016. "Edges, Surfaces, and Spaces of Action in 21st Century Urban Environments – Connectivities and Awareness in the City." Collaboration in a Hyperconnected World , no. : 328-343.

Book chapter
Published: 08 September 2015 in Smart Cities and Smart Governance
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This chapter explores the learning dimension of the smart city and the potential for innovation through use of an early-stage social radio tool. Based on use experience with the tool, this study aims to provide an understanding of: (a) how participatory and collaborative engagement can be fostered and (b) the awareness aspect of emerging technologies. Emergence theory (e.g., emergent behaviors) and the key concepts of awareness, creativity, and innovation are used to provide a context and framework for investigation of use experience with a tool designed for learning through involvement, inclusivity, and interactivities. Nam and Pardo’s technology–people–institution framework for smart cities provides the basis for expanding upon and rethinking learning in the smart city—specifically, rethinking learning flows and relationships to enable interactivities and mutual learning between local government and educators/learners. A case study approach incorporating under design (e.g., a minimally viable tool) is used and multiple methods of data collection and analysis are employed in generating quantitative and qualitative findings. This work makes several contributions to the eGovernment literature by providing: (a) insight into the value of under-design approaches in understanding and assessing tools at the early development stages for eGovernment, transformational government, and lean government; (b) a framework for rethinking and innovating the learning city; and (c) an expanded way of looking at and working with learning and innovation in the smart city that may have implications for other types of eGovernment relationships (e.g., G2C, G2B, and G2G).

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H. Patricia McKenna. Rethinking Learning in the Smart City: Innovating Through Involvement, Inclusivity, and Interactivities with Emerging Technologies. Smart Cities and Smart Governance 2015, 87 -107.

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H. Patricia McKenna. Rethinking Learning in the Smart City: Innovating Through Involvement, Inclusivity, and Interactivities with Emerging Technologies. Smart Cities and Smart Governance. 2015; ():87-107.

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H. Patricia McKenna. 2015. "Rethinking Learning in the Smart City: Innovating Through Involvement, Inclusivity, and Interactivities with Emerging Technologies." Smart Cities and Smart Governance , no. : 87-107.