Author: Smart City Memphis
Views On The News: Idiot Legislators, Wanda Halbert, Trans Kids, And Coliseum
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 27, 2023 | Trends and Issues
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Divorce As usual, the Georgia Congresswoman shows little acquaintance...
Read MoreHonoring and Remembering Tommy Pacello
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 23, 2023 | Livability, Planning and Urban Design, Uncategorized
Anyone who ever met Tommy Pacello knows that the ULI award named in his honor is well-deserved and...
Read MoreBotanic Garden Celebrates 70 Years
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 20, 2023 | Livability, Parks and Greening
After 70 years, it would be reasonable if Memphis Botanic Garden decided it was time to rest on...
Read MoreData Points: Media Website Visits
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 17, 2023 | Media
These numbers are evidence of how smart it is for the Institute for Public Service Reporting to...
Read MoreMemphis In May’s Big Challenge: Putting Memphis First, Part 2
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 15, 2023 | Downtown Revitalization, Parks and Greening
Note: Every time I write about Tom Lee Park, I get emails questioning my motives and my integrity,...
Read MoreMemphis In May’s Biggest Challenge: Putting Memphis First, Part 1
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 13, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Livability, Parks and Greening, Uncategorized
Note: Every time I write about Tom Lee Park, I get emails questioning my motives and my integrity,...
Read MoreViews On The News: Herenton Factor, Regional One, Trans Kids, Lakeland’s TIF, and City Hall Transparency
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 9, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Leadership, Politics and Government, Shelby County government, State Government
Leave This Blank:Leave This Blank Too:Do Not Change This:Your email: The Herenton Factor The...
Read MoreRon Terry: December 15, 1930 – March 6, 2023
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 7, 2023 | Leadership
Ronald (Ron) Anderson Terry, proud Memphian who, as chairman and CEO for First Tennessee Bank for...
Read MoreEngineers’ Business As Usual Will Ruin Federal Safe Streets Plan
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Mar 2, 2023 | Planning and Urban Design, Transportation
The following commentary was published in The Hill and is written by Jeff Speck. He is a city...
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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.