Main Street Walkability Under Siege
It was only about six years ago that millions of dollars were spent on improvements on Main Street...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Jan 23, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Uncategorized | 2
It was only about six years ago that millions of dollars were spent on improvements on Main Street...
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The following is the second article written for MLK50.com in October, 2020, about tax breaks given...
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By John Branston Maybe the old guy in the great movie Chinatown was right when he said...
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by Smart City Memphis | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0
By Jimmie Covington With his support from both Democrats and Republicans, Sheriff Floyd Bonner is...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0
The UrbanArt Commission celebrates its 25th anniversary today, and its impact and influence on...
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by Smart City Memphis | Oct 29, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0
by Smart City Memphis | Oct 27, 2022 | City of Memphis Government, Livability, Transportation, Uncategorized | 0
By Owen Traw As Halloween approaches, so too do mostly baseless infographics that encourage...
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Photos by John Branston
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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.