7 september – Stadhuis Eindhoven
IoT Challenge Social Domain Eindhoven
Poverty in Eindhoven
- Despite the prosperity in our country and the growing economy in Brainport Eindhoven, there is still a large group of people living in poverty.
- The impact of the coronavirus crisis and the war in Ukraine, which has led to inflation and an energy crisis, has had a negative effect here→An increasing number of households are struggling to make ends meet
- Financial worries are all-encompassing for well-being and happiness. They lead to stress and immobilize people
- Therefore, there is a significant need to invest in reducing poverty and debt so that more residents can participate in Eindhoven
How can everyone – especially city residents with a low income – (continue to) participate in society?
How can we make the city’s facilities and amenities, such as culture, sports, recreation and mobility, more accessible and inclusive for everyone?
Challenge: definition
Inclusive participation in society:
• How can everyone – especially city residents with a low income or people with a different cultural background – (continue to) participate in society?
Inclusive access to all city facilities:
• How can we make the city’s facilities and amenities, such as culture, sports, recreation and mobility, more accessible and inclusive for everyone?
