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Upstanders in Memphis Historic Mural It’s hard to think of a more appropriate week when we should...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jan 19, 2023 | Civil Rights, Leadership | 0
Upstanders in Memphis Historic Mural It’s hard to think of a more appropriate week when we should...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Sep 12, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Leadership, Politics and Government, State Government, Tennessee Legislature | 3
Doing the same thing and expecting different results is said to be the definition of insanity....
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 4, 2022 | Federal Government, Federal Policy, Leadership, Trends and Issues | 2
Confidence in American institutions is at a new low, and it’s no wonder. We have seen – and...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jul 18, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Leadership | 0
The Memphis referendum to end term limits and Mayor Jim Strickland’s flip-flop on whether he would...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jun 27, 2022 | Economic Development, Leadership | 0
The Robertson era for the Greater Memphis Chamber is coming to a close, ushering in with the new...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 3, 2022 | Arts and Culture, Leadership, Livability | 0
OK, I admit it. I don’t listen to podcasts. It’s not about the podcasts; it’s about me. I don’t...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Nov 18, 2021 | Leadership, Planning and Urban Design | 0
ULI MEMPHIS TAPS TONYA MEEKS, NEW DISTRICT COUNCIL COORDINATOR ULI MEMPHIS SERVES AS CONVENING...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Nov 8, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Criminal Justice, Data Points, Economic Development, Leadership, Media, Talent | 0
Table Above: Major Violent Crime It’s hard not to pity the people at Memphis Branding AKA...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Oct 11, 2021 | Economic Development, Leadership | 0
It’s said that without big risks, there’s no big rewards. The Greater Memphis Chamber is about to...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Sep 30, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Leadership, Shelby County government, Taxation | 0
The resignation of EDGE president and CEO Reid Dulberger should be an opportunity to do more than...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 30, 2021 | Downtown Revitalization, Leadership, Livability, Planning and Urban Design | 0
What Memphis often seems to lack most is an urban sensibility, that is, a widely understood and...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 9, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Leadership, Shelby County government | 0
Thumbnail: A new consolidation campaign is being shaped by a group in closed meetings when transparency and data and research-based comments are essential. It’s the same approach that has failed in the past, so how about doing something different – engaging the public in a real conversation with case studies, white papers, and studies? That way, even if consolidation fails – which is likely – there will be residual value from the process.
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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, author of two books, and consultant on public policy. 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 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 Tom Jones, at tjones@smartcityconsulting.com.