- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Bio
-
James Rhule is the founder and Chief Idea Officer of Project: Human City. He studied Urban and Regional Planning at Ryerson University. Wanting to make a greater impact for the underrepresented public, he designed an organization to meet the needs of all people living together, rather than following traditional means. James has worked for the City of Toronto for ten years. His professional interests include particle physics, algorithms and human interactions. When not designing impact initiatives for Project: Human City, James enjoys reading, writing, cooking and spending time with his three young nephews.
- Companies
-
-
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
-
- Categories
- Mobile app development Information technology Artificial intelligence Databases Hardware
Socials
Achievements
Latest feedback
Project feedback
Project feedback
Project feedback
Recent projects
CityLayer WebApp Development
Project: Human City is seeking a team of learners to develop the CityLayer WebApp, a B2B interface designed to streamline the management of two critical applications: Co-quest and Lotus Learning. Co-quest is a worker direction app that helps organizations efficiently allocate and manage their workforce, while Lotus Learning is a learning management platform aimed at enhancing employee training and development. The goal of this project is to create a cohesive and user-friendly web application that allows organizations to seamlessly manage both Co-quest and Lotus Learning from a single interface. This project will provide learners with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in web development, user interface design, and backend integration. Key objectives include: - Designing a user-friendly interface that integrates functionalities of both Co-quest and Lotus Learning. - Ensuring the web application design is secure, scalable, and easy to maintain.
Smart Relocation Strategy for Urban Growth
The project aims to develop a strategic plan for cities that incentivize new residents to relocate using Project: Human City's suite of apps—SpotStitch, CoQuest, Lotus Learning, and CityLayer. These apps are designed to enhance community and capacity building. The goal is to create a comprehensive relocation plan that leverages these digital tools to attract and integrate new residents effectively. The project will involve analyzing the functionalities of each app and determining how they can be utilized to support city growth and community engagement. The team will focus on creating a cohesive strategy that aligns with urban development goals and enhances the quality of life for new settlers. - Analyze the functionalities of SpotStitch, CoQuest, Lotus Learning, and CityLayer. - Develop a strategic plan for using these apps to attract new residents. - Align the relocation strategy with urban development and community engagement goals.
SpotStitch Algorithm Builder
Project: Human City is seeking to develop an algorithm builder for their social media app, SpotStitch. The goal of this project is to create a user-friendly tool that allows social media users to design and customize their own algorithms for content curation and recommendation. This will empower users to have more control over the content they see, enhancing their overall experience on the platform. The project will involve understanding user needs, designing an intuitive interface, and implementing the backend logic to support user-generated algorithms. The team will need to apply their knowledge of software development, user experience design, and data algorithms to successfully complete this project. Key points: - Develop a user-friendly algorithm builder for SpotStitch. - Enhance user control over content curation and recommendation. - Apply software development, UX design, and data algorithm skills. - Understand and incorporate user needs into the design.
High-Altitude Internet Balloon Design
Project: Human City aims to bridge the digital divide by providing internet access to remote and underserved areas. The goal of this project is to design a high-altitude hot air balloon capable of broadcasting internet signals while maintaining a relatively geo-fixed position to ensure consistent ground connection. The balloon must be able to withstand high-altitude atmospheric conditions, including low temperatures and high winds. The design should also consider energy efficiency, possibly incorporating solar panels or other renewable energy sources to power the broadcasting equipment. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge in aerodynamics, materials science, and telecommunications. Key objectives include: - Designing a balloon structure that can remain stable at high altitudes. - Ensuring the balloon can maintain a geo-fixed position. - Developing a reliable internet broadcasting system. - Incorporating sustainable energy solutions.