The Bargain That Is Tom Lee Park
There are myths about Tom Lee Park that even a stake through hearts can’t seem to kill. ...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 11, 2023 | Downtown Revitalization, Parks and Greening
There are myths about Tom Lee Park that even a stake through hearts can’t seem to kill. ...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 8, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Poverty
By Jim Gilliland Jr. We all support Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s upgrades to our electric grid....
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
By John Branston It is December, which means Christmas cheer, a little more football, a lot more...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 4, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization
Doug McGowen’s honeymoon period as president of MLGW is over – that is, if it ever really began....
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 30, 2023 | Criminal Justice
Much of the political energy about the criminal justice process these days focuses on the...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 28, 2023 | Criminal Justice
By John Branston What a way to spend the holiday weekend: keeping up with killings in...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 27, 2023 | Criminal Justice, Data Points
A perfect storm led to a dramatic climb in homicides – 100 more in one year. There was the...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 20, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Criminal Justice, Data Points, Politics and Government
Map: Memphis Crime Last 12 months: numbers represent charges If we knew the answers, we wouldn’t...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 17, 2023 | John Branston, Uncategorized
By John Branston Cheating in college sports ain’t what it used to be. Michigan football...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 15, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Planning and Urban Design, Transportation
What would you call City of Memphis’ new rules for Riverside Drive? A start. The City of Memphis...
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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 at Memphis magazine, author of two books and a museum exhibition, and consultant on public policy and strategic planning. 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: “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.