Memphis Crime: New Approaches by New Mayor Are Key
Map: Memphis Crime Last 12 months: numbers represent charges If we knew the answers, we wouldn’t...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 20, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Criminal Justice, Data Points, Politics and Government
Map: Memphis Crime Last 12 months: numbers represent charges If we knew the answers, we wouldn’t...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 17, 2023 | John Branston, Uncategorized
By John Branston Cheating in college sports ain’t what it used to be. Michigan football...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 15, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Planning and Urban Design, Transportation
What would you call City of Memphis’ new rules for Riverside Drive? A start. The City of Memphis...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 13, 2023 | Civil Rights, Leadership
The scourge of human history is anti-Semitism. The history of homo sapiens is pockmarked with epic...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 10, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, John Branston, Tourism
By John Branston Memphis has been on a sports and parks building spree for the past 20 years as it...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 8, 2023 | Economic Development, Shelby County government
Every dollar given in an unnecessary or excessive tax break – referred to as PILOTs – to a company...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 7, 2023 | Arts and Culture
The dazzling lineup this year, the 5th benefit for Protect Our Aquifer, includes Shemekia...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 3, 2023 | Economic Development, Neighborhoods
The Regions Foundation and the Memphis Medical District Collaborative Wednesday announced a new...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
There is the point in every planning meeting in Memphis when the inevitable question is asked:...
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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.