Passers by will be able to interact with street furniture
A new scheme for Nottingham has seen the introduction of ‘talking’ lamp posts, benches, railings and even bins as part of a climate change project. across Nottingham by scanning a QR code or texting the number shown on them.
Nottingham City Council and the University of Nottingham, along with research company Hello Lamp Post have partnered up to gather views on what climate change means for local residents. Local residents who came across a set of the 'talking railings' in Highfields Park described the scheme as 'interesting'.Geography student, James White, said the project is positive.The 19-year-old said: “I think it’s a pretty good shout. I didn’t realise it was about climate change.
It is hoped the scheme will play a crucial role in helping Nottingham to achieve carbon neutral status by 2028 through increasing public awareness and helping local decision-makers to understand public attitudes towards climate change. Councillor Sally Longford, Portfolio Holder for Energy, Environment and Waste Services at Nottingham City Council, said: “A big part of our mission to become a carbon neutral city by 2028 involves getting everyone involved to reduce their carbon footprints where they can. I’m delighted that, through a collaboration with the University of Nottingham, we’re using Hello Lamp Post to have conversations with people in Nottingham about why tackling the climate crisis is critical to our future.
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