The MunichCityHero Story

Inspiration: 🌍

Munich, a city once known for its mild weather, is changing. Over the past decade, we've experienced scorching summers and increased heavy rainfall. To preserve the Munich we love, it's time to get creative...

Learning: 🧠

The collection of sensor data alone is not enough in facing the challenges of extreme weather in cities like Munich. MunichCityHero has realized that sustainable solutions require not just data, but its validation, enhancement with user input, and help for prioritization for a specific action plan. The residents of Munich, with their vast knowledge and innovative ideas, are key to developing sustainable, effective solutions.

The Birth of MunichCityHero: 📱

Extreme heat poses a significant risk to urban living, affecting health and quality of life, which is why we prioritized this issue. With the MunichCityHero app, citizens can vote on suitable locations for new drinking fountains, propose their ideas, and view all ongoing and completed projects. With the geo-location based low effort participation tool we use Munichs swarm intelligence to transform data and local insights into actionable solutions for a more resilient city.