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Problems faced by people libing in the city.

One of the most significant problems people face in cities is the high cost of living. Housing prices, rent, and the cost of everyday goods and services are often much higher in urban areas than in suburban or rural areas. It can be challenging for people to make ends meet, especially for those on a limited income.

Additionally, cities have a lot more traffic than the countryside, which can cause long waiting times and stressful driving conditions. This can impact people's mental health and reduce their productivity. In addition, traffic can also increase air pollution, which can affect their health.

Many cities lack green spaces, such as parks and gardens. These are important as they can provide a respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life. This aspect can impact people's mental health and overall well-being, as access to green spaces has been directly linked to reduced stress and improved mood. (Iyer, 2024)

User Persona:

Name: Giorgia Rossi

Demographics:

Age: 32

Occupation: Accountant

Location: Milana

Income: Moderate (middle class)

Lifestyle: Active, mother, tech-savvy

Storyboard

1. Giorgia is a full-time accountant and a mother. Considering the fact that she might be working a 9-5 job, she doesn't have much time to spend with her kids. This even gets worse when traffic causes people to be stuck on road for longer

2. Additionally, Giorgia, is concerned with the lack of green spaces around the city that are kids friendly. Especially places that don't have air pollution, to protect the kid's health.

Solution

1. Make roads bigger, and add more lanes so more cars can access them. It will also be helpful to improve the public transportation system time.

2. Giorgia could conduct a petition to include a public green area for families and small kids. 

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                                                                 Metropolis problems 

    According to few studies - readers voiced displeasure about the increasing traffic jams, which they said was making commutes more time-consuming and decreasing productivity. (Owens, 2018).

    Others have voiced concerns over damage affecting the air and water - so the next problem identified as pollution to the environment. They indicated a wish to live in a cleaner, healthier environment. (Sustainable Cities Collective, n.d.).

For example here is Persona Example.

Name is Sarah.

Age: 32;

Working as a Marketing Manager;

Location: A large city's urban area.

Background: Sarah daily prioritizes simplicity and effectiveness. However, she often feels stress as a result of her lengthy travel time, difficulty finding reasonably priced property, and concerns about environmental effects of living in a metropolis. 

How to solve it correctly? 

Intelligent Transportation - Metropolitan residents' traffic can be reduced by putting intelligent transportation systems into place, such as improving the public transit system as well as encouraging walking and bicycling as alternatives to driving. (Owens, 2018)

To reduce the negative environmental impact - it is important to invest in renewable energy, improve waste management, and implement green building practices. (Sustainable Cities Collective, n.d.)

Sources based on:

Sustainable Cities Collective. (n.d.). Wicked Problems, Social-Ecological Systems, and Utility Systems Thinking. Smart Cities Dive. Retrieved from https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/wicked-problems-social-ecological-systems-and-utility-systems-thinking/113741/

Owens, D. (2018, November 21). UX Case Study: Wicked Problems. Medium. Retrieved from https://medium.com/@denizowens/ux-case-study-wicked-problems-a7bddcf6dfa2

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AMNA

Wicked problems are complex and interconnected problems that are difficult to define and require multifaceted solutions. They are prevalent in modern cities and can affect things like transportation, housing, healthcare, and social connectivity (Ghosh, et al., 2020). 

One approach to addressing wicked problems is to start by doing user surveys and interviews to better understand the nature of the problem and the needs of people affected by it. Based on this input, it's possible to create user personas that represent the people most impacted by the problem (Buchanan, 1992). 

Storyboarding is another tactic that can help illustrate potential solutions to wicked problems. The idea behind storyboarding is to create a visual representation of a solution that can help people better understand how it would work in practice. For example, you could create a storyboard that shows how a ride-sharing app could benefit people who struggle to access public transportation (Lindblom, 1959). 

Ultimately, addressing wicked problems requires a multi-faceted approach that involves empathy, user-centered solutions, and partnerships with stakeholders (Ghosh, et al, 2020). 

References

Iyer, R. (2024). What Problems Do People Face Living in the City? How Is Kohinoor Jeeva 

Perfect Solution for It? Www.kohinoorpune.com. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://www.kohinoorpune.com/blog/what-problems-do-people-face-living-in-the-city-how-is-kohinoor-jeeva-a-perfect-solution-for-it#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20most%20significant 

Sustainable Cities Collective. (n.d.). Wicked Problems, Social-Ecological Systems, and Utility Systems 

Thinking. Smart Cities Dive. Retrieved from https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/ex/sustainablecitiescollective/wicked-problems-social-ecological-systems-and-utility-systems-thinking/113741/ 

Owens, D. (2018, November 21). UX Case Study: Wicked Problems. Medium. Retrieved from

https://medium.com/@denizowens/ux-case-study-wicked-problems-a7bddcf6dfa2

‌Buchanan, R. (1992). Wicked problems in design thinking. Design issues, 8(2), 5-21.

Ghosh, T., Dawson, A., & Krishnamurthy, R. (2020). Urban transport systems: a review of present and potential solutions. Sustainable Cities and Society, 65, 102586.

Lindblom, C. E. (1959). The science of "muddling through". Public administration review, 19(2), 79-88.

 

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