Can Memphis Compete For The Untethered Class?
People with remote-friendly jobs and fewer ties to the area are considered members of the...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | May 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
People with remote-friendly jobs and fewer ties to the area are considered members of the...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | May 10, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Poverty
Thumbnail: The malignancy of the housing crisis and decades of persistent poverty require bold collaborations and an increased sense of urgency unless Memphis is willing to accept that it is managing for decline.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | May 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Posted by Smart City Memphis | May 6, 2021 | Downtown Revitalization, Economic Development, Talent
Thumbnail: Memphis Medical District Collaborative steps into the national spotlight for its...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
This post is written by Jimmie Covington, veteran Memphis reporter with lengthy experience...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | May 3, 2021 | Downtown Revitalization, Economic Development
Thumbnail: Memphis wakes up from a year-long sleep and discovers a new city. Hyatt Centric Hotel is a milestone that is hopefully a harbinger of more to come for downtown.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 28, 2021 | Parks and Greening, Shelby County government
Thumbnail: Despite the pandemic, Shelby Farms Park is recording record attendance. Facing climbing numbers of park users while revenues were devastated, Shelby Farms Park Conservancy Executive Director Jen Andrews has weathered the storm and the park is pointed to a stronger future.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 26, 2021 | Economic Development, Taxation
Thumbnail: In the midst of the vigorous defense of the present PILOT programs by economic development officials, the inconvenient truths about the economy should be our wake-up call. Among the 53 largest metros, Memphis continues to lag in performance, as it has for at least 20 years.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Apr 23, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Criminal Justice
Over the past three decades, U.S. cities have allocated larger and larger shares of their budgets...
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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.