The concept of a smart village is not yet defined uniformly in the professional literature. Most definitions in the EU are based on practical examples: smart villages are most often an attempt to solve specific rural areas issues (access to health, nutritional, and educational services, care for the elderly, digital empowerment, community networking, etc.) using innovative digitally supported solutions. Based on the comprehensive fieldwork, we designed three project ideas in the Krško Hills, a relief-rich rural area facing very diverse population dynamics. The ideas follow the concept of a smart village. The first refers to the modernization of the existing cycling route Smednik – Straža pri Raki with e-bikes, the second to the establishment of an intergenerational center in rural settlement Raka which would enable the local population to acquire new knowledge in addition to socializing. The third idea includes designing a mobile application for local winegrowers that would allow them to share information and knowledge. The implemented project ideas in the selected area could contribute to a better cooperation within the local community, a higher level of digital literacy, a better psychosocial situation, and the creation of new jobs.
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