My Little Lausanne – Mobile App with Lausanne Addresses for Families

Mon petit Lausannois is a mobile app designed for families in Lausanne, aimed at centralizing all practical and fun information for exploring the city as a family. It lists places, activities, and events, and offers interactive itineraries for children, turning outings into fun and educational experiences.

Lausanne families: Parents and children living in Lausanne who want to discover or rediscover the city through age-appropriate activities, secondhand shops, and hidden gems for families in Lausanne. Newcomers: Families who have recently moved to Lausanne and need guidance to find useful places and services. Families on vacation: Visitors to Lausanne with children, looking for family-friendly spots for activities, dining, and shopping.

Mon petit Lausannois is a mobile app that brings together the best local spots and resources for families in Lausanne. The app provides easy access to comprehensive, centralized information on family-friendly activities and services: restaurants, playgrounds, events, cultural activities, shops, and practical services. Project Objectives: To make daily life easier for families by providing accessible and practical information, all organized on a single platform. Encourage children to explore the city through interactive games and fun scavenger hunts, and foster their discovery of local cultural resources. Promote responsible consumption by highlighting secondhand options, flea markets, and eco-friendly initiatives. Boost the local economy by directing families to child-friendly businesses and services. App features Interactive map and category filters: Simplified search for places and services (kid-friendly restaurants, parks, activities). Educational and fun itineraries for children: Offer themed itineraries (nature exploration, historical heritage, museum tours) designed to engage children, featuring educational games and interactive challenges. Continuously updated family events: Notifications to inform families about seasonal events (Christmas markets, festivals, flea markets). Personalized suggestions: Smart recommendations based on the weather, children’s ages, and family preferences (indoor activities for rainy days, for example). Sharing and review options: Families can recommend their favorite places, add reviews, and contribute to the app’s community content.

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January–February: Research and information-gathering phase Consultation with local families; inventory of venues and services (restaurants, parks, shops, etc.) The information-gathering process will be facilitated by the nonprofit organization MyFamilyPass, which, drawing on its 10 years of experience working with families in Lausanne, already has a network of contacts and a database of family-friendly local venues. March–April: App Concept and Design Creating wireframes for the app to ensure intuitive and user-friendly navigation. Defining graphic elements: colors, icons, and typefaces suitable for children and families. Feedback and adjustments to the wireframes with pilot families. May–September: Technical development and content integration May–June: Development of core features (interactive map, category-based search filters) and setup of the database. July–August: Integration of educational trails and mini-games for children. Programming of personalized suggestions (itineraries, events). September: Finalization of technical elements, internal testing of features, and initial adjustments to ensure the app’s smooth operation and reliability. October–November: User testing and adjustments October: Beta testing with pilot families to evaluate usability, interactive features, and clarity of information. November: Feature adjustments and bug fixes based on user feedback; performance optimization to ensure a pleasant user experience. December: Launch and promotion Official launch with a targeted communications campaign (social media, posters in family-frequented locations, and through partners). Presentation of the app in schools, libraries, and community centers to reach as many families as possible. Organization of a launch event in collaboration with the City of Lausanne and key partners to attract the attention of local media. Post-launch: Ongoing monitoring and evaluation (January–December 2026) Objective: Ensure the app is regularly updated and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement. Actions: Monthly monitoring of usage data (downloads, pages viewed, etc.).

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Main Partners Family Organizations: MyFamilyPass: Project leader, with 10 years of experience working with local families, providing interactive and educational content. Lausanne Accueil: Promoting the app to newly settled families. FAPE: Support for distributing the app through school networks. Espace Famille Lausanne: Assistance with promoting and integrating family activities. Cultural and Sports Organizations: Lausanne Museums (Olympique, Musée de la Main, etc.): Creation of educational tours for children. Lausanne Libraries: Partners for literary tours and creative workshops. Sports centers and theaters (Petit Théâtre, Théâtre de Vidy): Collaboration to integrate cultural and sports activities. Environmental and Economic Partners: ZeroWaste Switzerland – Lausanne Chapter and Marché de la Récup’: Partnership to promote sustainable consumption and secondhand options. Retailers and neighborhood associations: Partners in offering exclusive promotions and kid-friendly events, thereby supporting the local economy.