Happy Rural App
Mobile app informing of services, news and businesses in Hageland Smart Village
Description
The “Happy Rural App” is a free smartphone application that provides rural residents and visitors with information on local public services, commercial activities and recreational opportunities, enhancing their well-being and quality of life.
Technology
The mobile application utilizes geolocation technologies to provide information on local services and amenities based on the user's location. The app provides comprehensive information to residents and visitors about the area, including public services and commercial establishments, including restaurants, shops, recreational facilities and playgrounds.
Target
The “Happy Rural App” is designed for both rural residents and visitors, providing personalized and accessible services aimed at enhancing their well-being and quality of life. The users of the app can be residents or visitors to rural areas who are seeking information about local public services, commercial activities and recreational opportunities.
Business model
The “Happy Rural App” was developed as part of the larger SmartRural 21 project, which was funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.
Impact
The app can have several positive outcomes and impacts for rural communities, including improved access to information, increased social participation through the promotion of local events and activities, improvements to the local economy resulting from the promotion of local businesses and economic activities, increased tourism and an overall enhancement of the well-being of the rural community.
Partners
UCLL (University College Limburg Leuven) - a University of Applied Sciences; Provincie Vlaams-Brabant; Flemish government
Four Betters
Better life
