Lake Nona Digital Master Plan & Product Prototyping

Project overview

Lake Nona is a 17-square-mile master-planned community designed around sustainability, wellness, and cutting-edge fiber optic connectivity. UrbanSense, as part of Intersection, created a Digital Master Plan to enhance the neighborhood’s tech infrastructure and partnered with Sidewalk Labs to prototype an innovative residential product for the district.

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Client:

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Location: Washington, DC

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Segment: Private

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Background

With a vision to become a model smart city, Lake Nona required a strategic approach to digital integration, ensuring seamless connectivity and future-ready technology solutions.

UrbanSense Approach & outcomes

  • Digital Master Plan: Developed a comprehensive strategy to align with Lake Nona’s sustainability and innovation goals.

  • Technology-Enhanced Living: Partnered with Sidewalk Labs to design and prototype a cutting-edge residential experience.

  • Smart Infrastructure: Focused on gigabit connectivity, advanced infrastructure, and user-centered design.

The plan established a roadmap for digital transformation, reinforcing Lake Nona’s identity as a tech-forward, wellness-centric community and paving the way for scalable, future-ready solutions.

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See Also:

SoLe Mia Digital Master Plan

UrbanSense, as part of Intersection, was engaged by LeFrak and Turnberry Associates to assess digital opportunities for residential experiences and connectivity.

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