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There is the point in every planning meeting in Memphis when the inevitable question is asked:...
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The University of Memphis’ Public Safety Institute has released its 61-page report for...
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All the talk about the new Ford plant northeast of Memphis reminds me of when I worked in the old...
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By John Branston It is easy to bet on a poker hand with high cards, win a football game with good...
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Word Cloud: Sky News By John Branston A good friend called me a curmudgeon when I opined to him...
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By Diane Roberts, as published in Florida Phoenix Despite all those Ohioans and Michiganders...
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By John Branston Again and again this summer (twice) someone has come up to me and said, “Hey Old...
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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.