Is Our Democracy Better Off Today Than It Was Four Years Ago?
Thumbnail: The four years of the Trump years have devastated the institutions of American...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 6, 2021 | Federal Government, Federal Policy, Leadership
Thumbnail: The four years of the Trump years have devastated the institutions of American...
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Posted by Smart City Memphis | Jan 4, 2021 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Shelby County government
Thumbnail: The new year offers a continuation of the challenges brought by COVID, demonstrates the importance of leadership, threatens marquee downtown projects, and points toward the next mayor’s election.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Memphis Economy through to November 2020 By David Ciscel University of Memphis Professor...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 28, 2020 | Civil Rights, Economic Development
Workers at FedEx Express World Hub said they were pressured to work faster than they felt was safe. The company faces its busiest season ever, but experts worry about safety practices after the “extremely preventable” death of a temporary worker.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 23, 2020 | Data Points
RealtyHop Market Health Report analyzed more than 300,000 real estate listings to calculate the...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 21, 2020 | Data Points
Between 2014-2018, the Memphis MSA population grew by about 15,000 people, according to U.S....
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 18, 2020 | City of Memphis Government
Thumbnail: Now, 2,500 is the number of police officers Memphis needs, and it’s the number...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Dec 16, 2020 | City of Memphis Government
Thumbnail: Meeting after meeting, Memphis City Council continues to use “same day minutes” to skirt public discussions. It’s simply become a way for a member to advance a resolution, vote on it, and to get the minutes approved at the same meeting. There was a time when it was used for major issues, and even then, it was a way to sidestep robust public debate and it rewarded questions brought to the Council at the 11th hour.
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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 at Memphis magazine, author of two books and a museum exhibition, and consultant on public policy and strategic planning. 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: “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.