Anti-Semitism: Enough IS Enough
The scourge of human history is anti-Semitism. The history of homo sapiens is pockmarked with epic...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 13, 2023 | Civil Rights, Leadership
The scourge of human history is anti-Semitism. The history of homo sapiens is pockmarked with epic...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 10, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, John Branston, Tourism
By John Branston Memphis has been on a sports and parks building spree for the past 20 years as it...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 8, 2023 | Economic Development, Shelby County government
Every dollar given in an unnecessary or excessive tax break – referred to as PILOTs – to a company...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 7, 2023 | Arts and Culture
The dazzling lineup this year, the 5th benefit for Protect Our Aquifer, includes Shemekia...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 3, 2023 | Economic Development, Neighborhoods
The Regions Foundation and the Memphis Medical District Collaborative Wednesday announced a new...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
There is the point in every planning meeting in Memphis when the inevitable question is asked:...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 30, 2023 | John Branston, Media
By John Branston The Gannett News company has come under fire for possibly using artificial...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 26, 2023 | Downtown Revitalization, Leadership
A recent Philadelphia Center City District report underscores why the next president of the...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 25, 2023 | City of Memphis Government
By John Branston “He who controls the sanitary sewer rules the world.” – Developer Cary Whitehead...
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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.