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Month: November 2010

MATA Facts and Myths

Since moving to Memphis I have heard much criticism concerning MATA and its service.  As it appears a window is opening that would allow for a significant overhaul of the system with the hiring of Nelson\Nygaard Consulting for a...

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Breaking the Routine of City Jobs

There’s nothing harder than trying to change the culture of a bureaucratic organization, as Mayor Wharton knows full well.  Here’s the latest advice from New York City Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith: Job routines are...

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Open Data Law: Second Place Is Still Good

Memphis should be #2 in passing an open data law.  There should be no data created in city government (and county government, for that matter) that is not the property of the public, and as a result, it should be shared with the...

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Reflecting on Global Entrepreneurship Week

November 15-20 was observed in communities around the world as Global Entrepreneurship Week.  Memphis had its share of events and news on the topic, which the local print media covered very nicely, thank you.  This seems like an...

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Latest Bill Day Cartoon

Bloodbath, A Cartoon by Award-Winning Bill Day

by Bill Day. Memphian Bill Day is two-time winner of the RFK Journalism Award in Cartooning. His cartoons are syndicated internationally by Cagle Cartoons. Cartoons Archive →

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About Smart City Memphis

Since 2005, this has been Smart City Consulting’s blog with the aim of connecting the dots and providing perspective on issues and policies shaping Memphis.  Editor and primary author is Tom Jones, columnist, author of two books, and consultant on public policy.  Smart City Memphis was called one of the most intriguing blogs in the U.S. by the Pew Partnership for Civic Change; The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal wrote that “Smart City Memphis provides some of the most well-thought-out thinking about Memphis’ past, present, and future you’ll find anywhere,” and the Memphis Flyer said: “This incredibly well-written blog sets out to solves the city’s ills – from the mayor to MATA – with out-of-the-box thinking, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ideas. If you have questions, submissions, or ideas for posts, please email Tom Jones, at tjones@smartcityconsulting.com.

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