Author: Smart City Memphis
Collierville: Clinging To A Confederate Past Or Moving To A Shared Future?
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 21, 2020 | Civil Rights
Thumbnail: The decision about the relocation of the Confederate monument in Collierville’s most visible park on the town square will say volumes about its view of itself and be a preview of its future. So far, the mayor and board of aldermen have shown little political courage to be the kinds of leaders willing to unify their city.
Read MoreEconomic Impact Reports Get A Pass From News Media And Politicians
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 19, 2020 | Economic Development
Thumbnail: The flurry of economic impact studies here often come fast and furious, defying belief...
Read MoreA Discussion At Cardell Orrin’s Soapbox
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 16, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Taxation, Uncategorized
Upon the publication of my articles at MLK50.com about EDGE approving $58 million in tax breaks to...
Read MoreGambling That Apartments Are Magnets For Millennials
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 14, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Taxation
Thumbnail: Following up on my two articles at MLK50.com about tax breaks for apartment projects in...
Read MoreTwo Sure Bets: Investing In Parks And Investing In Equity
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 12, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Economic Development, Livability, Parks and Greening, Uncategorized
Thumbnail: Public places like the riverfront can be powerful engines for equity, economy, and...
Read MoreAnalysis: Political Influence Gives Birth To Tax Subsidies For Apartment Developers
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 9, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Economic Development, Taxation
“Evidence from other cities is that apartments are about as important as ax-throwing bars in...
Read MoreWhen EDGE Subsidizes Pricey Apartments, Developers Win And Low-Wage Renters Lose
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 7, 2020 | Economic Development, Taxation, Uncategorized
Today, I’m writing over at MLK50.com, whose founder and publisher is Wendi C. Thomas. I...
Read MoreLooking For City Council To Inject Sense of Urgency Into MLGW Decision
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Oct 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
From A Reader: Sometimes in government the people charged with spending money forget to remember...
Read MoreDavid Ciscel: Memphis Economy In August – By The Numbers
Posted by Smart City Memphis | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Thumbnail: While some in the media greeted this report with applause, it was premature. The economy remains gloomy, and it’s beginning to look like it’s going to be long and painful road back. David Ciscel contributes his economic update to this conversation.
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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.