Meet the CeKR
The name and image of Kranj
About the name:
- Cekar is the Slovenian word for a two-handled bag, usually made of straw, in which various goods are carried.
- The idea of the CeKR card is that everyone can take from it what they need at any given moment
- CeKR is a blending of two words:
- ‘Ce’ – short for “comprehensive’; ‘KR’ – Kranj
- Together: ‘Complete/Central Kranj’
- Significance: This represents the connection of different sectors and services such as urban transport, energy, health and education to create a connected and efficient urban environment.
- The acronym CeKR also applies in an international environment, since it English it represents:
- Connected e-Kranj – the foundation for smart cities, enables devices, systems and people to communicate and exchange data among themselves
- Collaborative e-Kranj – the development and use of solutions that encourage cooperation between various players in the city ecosystem
- Citizen-engaged Kranj– encourages cooperation and interaction between residents and city institutions to improve city services and quality of life
- Circular Economy – a concept that promotes the efficient use of resources and the reduction of waste in urban environments
- Clean Energy – using renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power to power city operations and reduce the carbon footprint
About the image:
- the designers placed some of our city’s key geographical and architectural features on it.
- colourful S-bends, circles and dots illustrate the smart urban connections being established in Kranj.
