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With a focus on community-driven development , Melbourne ’ s City- Lab offers a forum for discussion of community issues and a space to develop and test prototypes for city services . Melbourne ’ s citizens enjoy access to a citywide free Wi-Fi network , smart litter reduction initiatives , and 24hr pedestrian counting technology aimed at managing congestion and highlighting areas of concern for public safety . The city has deployed an open innovation competition focused on positively influencing accessibility , conducts regular hackathons to foster community-driven problem solving and the advancement of digital literacy .
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