In the process of building smart cities we also shouldn’t forget the generation of our future. Just as much as we should include the elderly in the discussion about which information is most valuable, kids and youth must be included in this discussion respectively. Parents could contribute data for the youngest children and since kids as young as 12 years old, already have access to smart devices, their integration in the process should be considered as well.

A possible approach could be the development of apps adjusted to their needs or specific overlays for maps highlighting areas that are important to the specific age groups. By providing valuable, processed, real-time data about public spaces and intersections, as well as the necessary network technology to make it available, where it is needed, MARVEL aims to supply the basis to make cities more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for all groups of society.

Hopefully, overall increased awareness about smart cities – one of the main goals of MARVEL – will simultaneously increase the integration of these age groups in the development process of smart cities and highlight the related benefits for them. Furthermore, through MARVEL we will learn how to cope with huge amounts of data about smart cities. The data provided by users will just be another pillar that can easily be added and processed likewise. By providing the necessary infrastructure, MARVEL contributes to making smart cities enjoyable for all age groups.