Turning An Impressive Housing Summit Into Well-Funded Actions
Thumbnail: The Summit on Housing shone a spotlight on the affordable housing problem in Memphis...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 16, 2020 | City of Memphis Government
Thumbnail: The Summit on Housing shone a spotlight on the affordable housing problem in Memphis...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 11, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Parks and Greening, Uncategorized
Thumbnail: The Overton Park Conservancy continues to map out the future of Memphis’ beloved park and is asking for public input. Overton Park is at a crossroads and it’s in everyone’s interest to help make it be all that it can be. About 10 years ago, we had an opportunity to express opinions that led to creation of the Overton Park Conservancy. Your input can help define the park’s next chapter.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 9, 2020 | City of Memphis Government
Thumbnail: At a time when people want answers, Tennessee Valley Authority has responded with a special coloring book. If that wasn’t enough, it was issued in the name of Allen Fossil Plan which was closed for several years because of toxic waste. The following is a column published in last week’s issue of the Memphis Flyer.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you need a break from this...
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Nov 2, 2020 | Politics and Government
Thumbnail: The ultimate test of American democracy is whether it will protect the sanctity of the voting booth, all while a major political party is working to suppress voting and prevent all votes from being counted. The Republican Party’s most serious test may come this week.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 30, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Politics and Government, Poverty
Thumbnail: Cardell Orrin, always a source of honest and factual opinion, posted the following on Facebook last night regarding yesterday’s “State of Memphis Housing Summit.” I believe it deserves wide circulation. We may write more on the Summit in coming days, but Mr. Orrin’s comments are must-read.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 28, 2020 | Economic Development
Thumbnail: Unemployment rate falls, driven by workers who have given up looking for work. The number of jobs is significantly below the number of people looking for work. The economy remains weak, and with the winter coming on and with predictions of dire Covid numbers, it’s hard to imagine economic improvements.
Read MorePosted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 26, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Neighborhoods, Shelby County government
Thumbnail: South Memphis deserves a TIF District to propel its future and hopefully, two groups competing for it can come together to do what is best. Together, they can form a formidable force for change.
Read Moreby Bill Day. Memphian Bill Day is two-time winner of the RFK Journalism Award in Cartooning. His cartoons are syndicated internationally by Cagle Cartoons. Cartoons Archive →
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.