Author: Smart City Memphis

For political appointees in government, there’s often a choice – doing what’s right or doing what you’re told.There’s an axiom repeated frequently by these appointees – loyalty flows up, not down. As a result, those who risk...

Do U.S. automakers have any new ideas about how to make congested, polluted cities more accessible? Can they think beyond 1.8 cars per household?David Berdish of Ford insists they can. David is developing sustainable mobility...

It’s hard to imagine, but passage of the proposed Unified Development Code just got more important.Yes, there’s the impact that the code could have in encouraging a walkable, sustainable community. But, more to the point, it...

Another wish for 2007, this one from Dr. George Lord:Getting to Truthiness Through Cherry PickingWikipedia, the source of modern neologisms, defines “cherry picking” as:“In the literal case of harvesting cherries, or any other...

As food for thought for the new year, we’ve asked an array of people to give us their wish for 2007. The following is the second installment:Shelby County Sheriff Mark Luttrell:1. Better coordination of our resources to attack...

As food for thought for the new year, we’ve asked an array of people to give us their wish for 2007. The following is the first installment:Gary Shorb, CEO, Methodist Healthcare:For 2007, my hope is that we have a safer city. It...

There was a time not too long ago when colleges and universities thought of themselves as very separate from their host cities. But that’s a dying notion and clear evidence of that is Campus Compact, a coalition of more...

Memphis City Schools got an early Valentine from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office this week.It came in the form of two reports that compliment the district’s reform efforts and make the case for more funding.While state...

Today, Shelby County Government is increasingly a prisoner of the past. Or more specifically, it is are captive to poor decisions about public policies made as long ago as 30 years, policies that set county government off in...

Resilience is a quality that is greatly underrated in successful cities. Our guests this week are making their own special contributions to understanding how to make cities resilient.Sadhu Johnston is leading what may be the...