Henderson to develop innovation district downtown
The Henderson City Council voted Tuesday night to kick in money to develop a technology hub downtown.
Dubbed the Water Street Innovation District, the program is aimed at developing technology that could be used citywide, such as smart lighting and water meters.
It’s a continuation of Henderson’s effort to implement more technology in city services and a move that adds to Water Street’s ongoing transformation.
Over the next year, Henderson will partner with Cox Communications, which will spend up to $500,000 developing, building, installing and supporting technology, according to the city. Henderson will reimburse the company for 10 percent of expenditures on a quarterly basis.
“The Water Street Innovation District will create an exciting new environment that encourages citizen engagement and fosters innovation by drawing in local inventors and entrepreneurs,” Mayor Debra March said in a statement. “This transformative hub will drive economic vitality and test innovative technology solutions that will eventually be implemented throughout the community to improve the quality of life for our Henderson residents.”
The city has made technological strides since implementing its “smart city strategy” in 2018, including equipping its fire department with drones and a video conferencing system.
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