Changing Urban Management: How Spexi is Revolutionizing Kelowna's City Operations
In July 2024, the City of Kelowna took a significant step towards streamlining its urban management by partnering with Spexi to capture high-resolution aerial imagery. The initiative covered approximately 11,000 acres, providing detailed data to various city departments within 12 hours. This collaboration showcased Spexi's potential in improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing service delivery.
Real-World Impact of Spexi in Kelowna
Enhanced Efficiency Across Departments
Spexi's imagery proved invaluable across multiple city departments, including Bylaw Services, Building & Permitting, Infrastructure Operations, Development Engineering, Utility Services, and Community Safety Services. By providing up-to-date and detailed aerial views, these departments could reduce the need for extensive field visits, freeing up time for other essential projects and improving overall response times.
Significant Time and Cost Savings
One of the standout benefits for Kelowna was the reduction in on-site inspections. This not only cut down on operational costs but also minimized disruptions for citizens. City administrators noted that the detailed imagery enabled them to gather advanced knowledge before site visits, streamlining operations and enhancing service delivery.
Faster Issue Resolution for Residents
With Spexi's rapid data capture and delivery, issues impacting properties were resolved more swiftly. This timely information allowed for quicker decision-making and improved service delivery, benefiting both the city and its residents. The high-resolution images, captured at up to 2.8cm oblique resolution, provided unparalleled detail, aiding in faster and more efficient urban management.
Benefits for Other Municipalities
Kelowna's successful integration of Spexi's technology serves as a model for other municipalities. The case study highlights how cities can leverage high-resolution aerial imagery to enhance their operations, reduce costs, and improve services for their citizens. By adopting Spexi's technology, cities can expect:
- Operational Efficiency: Improved response times and reduced need for field visits.
- Cost Savings: Decreased expenditure on on-site inspections and visits.
- Enhanced Service Delivery: Faster resolution of issues and less disruption for citizens.
Join the Spexi Network
Spexi’s global network of drone pilots captures ultra-detailed Earth imagery, surpassing traditional methods like fixed-wing aircraft and satellites. This data supports better decision-making and fuels next-generation AI-powered applications. Municipalities looking to modernize their urban management strategies can greatly benefit from Spexi's cutting-edge technology.
Get Involved
If your city is interested in leveraging the power of high-resolution aerial imagery to transform urban management, Spexi is here to help. Our technology has already proven its value in Kelowna, and we're ready to bring these benefits to other municipalities.
Learn how Spexi can streamline your city's operations and enhance service delivery. Contact us at sales@spexi.com to book a demo and discover how Spexi can make a difference in your community.
