Category: Economic Development

David Ciscel: The Memphis Economy – COVID In May

by Smart City Memphis | Jul 1, 2020 | Data Points, Economic Development | 0

Thumbnail: University of Memphis’ Professor Emeritus in Economics David Ciscel follows up his previous blog post about Covid-19’s impact on our economy. The May jobs and employment numbers show that idea by leadership that it would all fade in May is discredited. The next two months will be even more important.

The Present Did Not Just Happen; We Chose It

by Smart City Memphis | Jun 22, 2020 | Economic Development, Leadership, Trends and Issues | 0

In the midst of an outpouring of a majority of people calling for change, we can make it happen with our choices. After all, we are who we are today because of choices we made.

Well-Educated Young Adults Increase In Memphis’ Central Neighborhoods But Lag Largest Metros

by Smart City Memphis | Jun 19, 2020 | Data Points, Downtown Revitalization, Economic Development | 0

Thumbnail: Young adults continue to fuel growth within three miles of U.S. central business districts, including Memphis metro, but we lag behind most cities rate of growth.

David Ciscel: The Memphis Economy In Mid-COVID-19

by Smart City Memphis | Jun 17, 2020 | Economic Development | 0

Thumbnail: Statistics paint a devastating picture of COVID-19’s impact on the the local economy, and the workers harmed most were the most vulnerable.

A Wake-up Call For Income Equality, Justice And Opportunity

by Smart City Memphis | Jun 1, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Civil Rights, Economic Development, Leadership, Poverty | 2

Thumbnail: Making the most of the wake-up call from protests following George Floyd’s murder and developing a plan for Memphis that is about action, not more talk, to attack racism, lack of opportunity, and inequality in an authentically Memphis way.

The Answer To The Pandemic’s Declining Revenues: Leaving TVA

by Smart City Memphis | Apr 27, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Taxation | 2

Thanks to The Commercial Appeal for publishing my...

Getting Past The Reopening Task Force And To The Real Plan for Economic Recovery

by Smart City Memphis | Apr 22, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Leadership, Poverty, Shelby County government | 1

It is the nature of the politician to think...

Hard Facts About Memphis Vulnerability

by Smart City Memphis | Apr 13, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Shelby County government | 0

At the...

The Memphis And Shelby County We Need

by Smart City Memphis | Apr 10, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Shelby County government, Taxation, Uncategorized | 1

Chalk up Memphis as the least...

Taking Lessons About Coronavirus From The Great Recession

by Smart City Memphis | Apr 8, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Leadership | 4

Note: This is the first of two blog posts...

Memphis Risks In The Age of COVID-19

by Smart City Memphis | Apr 3, 2020 | Economic Development, Leadership | 0

When the economy sneezes, black people catch pneumonia, a truism stated by former Urban League president Vernon Jordan.

The Rippling Effects Of COVID-19

by Smart City Memphis | Mar 23, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development | 0

COVID-19 has turned Memphis and Shelby County...

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This is Smart City Consulting's blog and its purpose is to connect the dots and provide perspective on events, issues, and policies shaping Memphis and its future. Smart City Memphis was named 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 the blog's editor, Tom Jones, at tjones@smartcityconsulting.com.