Henry Turley: My One New Year’s Wish
Henry Turley is the head of his eponymous firm:Let the Fair Ground commence.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
Henry Turley is the head of his eponymous firm:Let the Fair Ground commence.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
As we enter a new year, we asked a number of Memphians for their resolutions, observations, and insights for 2009. We continue to post them today.
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Deidre Malone is chair of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners:In 2009, I hope we can solve some of the long standing problems facing our community or at least make a substantial dent in finding solutions. Examples include...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 13, 2009 | Memphis City Schools, Poverty
Tomeka Hart is chair of the board of commissioners of Memphis City Schools and executive director of Memphis Urban League:My prayer is that Memphis leaders (elected, appointed, community, faith-based, etc.) will develop a...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 13, 2009
This post is written by Charles Santo, Ph.D, at City & Regional PlanningSchool of Urban Affairs & Public Policy at The University of Memphis:Maybe you’ve seen it around town – the bumper sticker with the simple and...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
As we enter a new year, we asked a number of Memphians for their resolutions, observations, and insights for 2009. We begin to post them today.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 11, 2009
Mark Luttrell is sheriff of Shelby County:Recently I spoke with a 35 year old mother who expressed concern for her 20-year-old son in our jail for multiple criminal offenses. Her request was not for mercy but instead was an...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 11, 2009 | Memphis City Schools
Betty Mallott is a member of the Memphis City Schools Board of Commissioners:All of Memphis will be tested in these coming lean years. Scarcity of resources will force us to reevaluate and change. Individuals, families and...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 11, 2009 | Shelby County government
Mike Ritz is a member of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners: The priorities for our County Commission in 2009 must be all about the challenges the national and local economy are imposing on our fiscal situation. In...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 11, 2009
Emily Trenholm heads the Community Development Council in Memphis:Thinking back on 2008 and ahead to 2009, my desire for our city and county is that we not let our economic woes slow our momentum in creating a more livable and...
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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.