It has become commonplace for cities and states to seek out and court entrepreneurs and startup firms. Regions compete aggressively and many offer attractive incentives to startups, especially emerging technology firms. But, how does a city or a state really deal with startups? Not too well in most cases. Public officials who make contracting decisions […]
Government furnishes most utilities to citizens in the United States – basic necessities which include water, electricity and gas. But, in today’s digital age, there is something else just as necessary to everyday life, and government is scrambling to make it available to all citizens. The expansion of utilities now includes access to the Internet. […]
In a world of drone package delivery and self-driving cars, it’s clear that all kinds of everyday activities are being impacted by technology. That’s especially true when it comes to transportation. Mobile app-based ridesharing is a trend that has tremendous energy behind it … and, it has created a few road bumps along the way. […]
City leaders in San Francisco have launched a bold initiative and are being touted as visionaries! The mayor has announced the creation of an innovation lab called Superpublic. This project is so timely it has caught the attention of community leaders, government officials and business executives throughout the country. The lab is designed as a […]
Pittsburgh and Columbus, Ohio, will be the first stops on U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx’s seven-city tour next week as he visits with officials of the finalist cities in the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Smart City Challenge. The Smart City Challenge is a competition that seeks innovative proposals for using new technologies to solve […]
Public-private partnerships (P3s/PPPs) may soon take a significant turn. Historically, these types of collaborations have involved infrastructure projects. That appears to be changing! In the near future, technology upgrades in public school districts may be the hot new area for P3s. And the new funding is likely to come from private-sector companies, charitable foundations, impact […]
Whether for work, school or leisure, the Internet is now an essential part of life. Most people cannot imagine life without access, yet one out of every four homes in America cannot connect to the Internet. This creates the Digital Divide – a huge disparity between those with Internet access and those without it. Cities […]