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Smart Checklist: Public-Private Partnerships

The Internet of Things (IoT) has arrived, and connected devices are increasingly involved in our day to day lives. Many cities do not have the technology required to run even the most basic of these Read More

Urban Development Institute of Australia New South Wales Awards Two Grants for Smart City Projects

The Urban Development Institute of Australia New South Wales recently awarded two $50,000 AU grants to the winners of its ‘City Life Labs Event.’ The two best technology-focused project ideas will each develop their projects Read More

Lima, Ohio Updates With Department of Technology and Innovation

The City of Lima, Ohio hopes to establish a new department – the Department of Technology and Innovation – that would provide enterprise level solutions to improve the city’s services. If the Lima City Council Read More

Queenstown, Singapore Opens Citizen Farm, Brings Community Together Through Agriculture

Citizen Farm, a sustainable and socially-driven urban farm in the center of Singapore’s Queenstown (Jalan Penjara) district opened in June of 2017 with the vision of bringing the community together through urban agriculture. “The urban Read More

CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Evaluates Food Pantries To Determine Reliability

A recent study from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy (CUNY SPH) in a sample of 50 food pantries in the Bronx borough of New York City examined five factors: food Read More

Led By The Will of Innovative Community Members and Driven By A Collaborative Region, Boulder Does It Best

I recently spoke with Bill Skerpan, Innovation and Analytics Manager for the City of Boulder, Colorado about developing a unique smart city vision in a Denver-adjacent community. He speaks openly about the city’s strategy, the Read More

If Federal and Local Governments Don’t Cooperate On 5G, The US Will Lose

On September 5th, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Carr released a Draft Order to streamline a critical aspect of smart city technology deployment – 5G connectivity. This is a milestone in the U.S.’s race to Read More

Energy Diagnostics Investigator for Efficiency Savings Uses Smart Meter Electricity Data For Virtual Audits

The Great Lakes Energy Institute (GLEI) at Case Western Reserve University has entered into a one-year agreement with Johnson Controls to develop and begin marketing their ‘Energy Diagnostics Investigator for Efficiency Savings’ (EDIFES) – software Read More

Seattle Announces Formation of Innovation Advisory Council To Advise On Improving City Operations with Data and Technology

Mayor Jenny Durkan of Seattle, Washington recently announced the formation of the city’s first Innovation Advisory Council (IAC) to advise on improving city operations with data and technology – particularly in the areas of affordability Read More

Houston Collaborates On Three-Day Exercise To Cope With Cyber Attacks

The City of Houston, in collaboration with the Army Cyber Institute at West Point, AECOM, and Circadence, is running a three-day exercise to test its ability to deflect and cope with cyber attacks. The trial Read More

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Kerry O'Connor
Chief Innovation Officer, City of Austin

Miguel Gamiño Jr.
Executive Vice President, Global Cities, Mastercard

Kimberly LaGrue
Chief Information Officer, City of New Orleans

Chris Castro
Director of Sustainability, City of Orlando

Anthony Lyons
City Manager, City of Gainesville, Florida

Josh Carpenter
Director of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, City of Birmingham

Andrea Foard
Transit Division Manager, Cobb County DOT

Michael R. Pegues
Chief Information Officer, City of Aurora

Jean Duncan
Director, Transportation and Stormwater Services, City of Tampa

Lauren Poe
Mayor, City of Gainesville

Emily Silverman
Smart City Program Manager, City of Denver

Grace Simrall
Chief of Civic Innovation and Technology, Louisville Metro Government

Craig Hopkins
Chief Information Officer, City of San Antonio

Isabelle Lessard
Lighting Expert, Transportation Department, City of Montreal, Canada

Charles Ramdatt
Director of Smart Cities and Special Projects
City of Orlando

Jose De La Cruz
Chief Innovation Officer, City of San Antonio

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Ruthbea Yesner, VP, Government Insights and Smart Cities, IDC Government Insights

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Bob Bennett, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Kansas City

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Ian Aaron, Chief Executive Officer, Ubicquia

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Smart Checklist: Public-Private Partnerships

Urban Development Institute of Australia New South Wales Awards Two Grants for Smart City Projects

Lima, Ohio Updates With Department of Technology and Innovation

Queenstown, Singapore Opens Citizen Farm, Brings Community Together Through Agriculture

CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Evaluates Food Pantries To Determine Reliability

Led By The Will of Innovative Community Members and Driven By A Collaborative Region, Boulder Does It Best

If Federal and Local Governments Don’t Cooperate On 5G, The US Will Lose

Energy Diagnostics Investigator for Efficiency Savings Uses Smart Meter Electricity Data For Virtual Audits

Seattle Announces Formation of Innovation Advisory Council To Advise On Improving City Operations with Data and Technology

Houston Collaborates On Three-Day Exercise To Cope With Cyber Attacks

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