New Orleans isn’t the first American city to buy into the “Smart Cities” idea, but City Council President Jason Williams says we could become a leader in using new technologies to solve longstanding problems — from crime to flooding to economic and digital equity challenges.
There are many definitions of the term “Smart Cities,” but most involve applying cutting-edge technology across multiple public platforms.
Weiterlesen: US: Louisiana: Could New Orleans become a ‘Smart City’?
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade will invest $500,000 in the Arrow Electronics lab, expected to open this spring.
A new facility is coming to south metro Denver where the use of data-collecting “internet of things” technology will be explored and tested as means to make urban services and infrastructure work better for residents.
Weiterlesen: US: Colorado: Dedicated Smart City Lab to Open Near Denver
Commentary: The former smart city program manager at Redlands, California, points out some "grossly overlooked" ideas and demystifies others. For most of the last three years, I’ve had the privilege of launching and implementing the smart city program in Redlands, California. Now I’m leaving local government for The Atlas Marketplace, where I will help proven urban innovations — the kinds we implemented in Redlands — reach more cities, faster.
Weiterlesen: US: California: Redlands: 11 things I learned working in local government
Citizens save time by completing forms and submitting payments online
Citizens of Phillips County, Colorado, can now submit building permits and applications as well as payments through the county’s website, https://nws.colorado.egov.com/forms/phillips/phillipscobuildingpermit. This online convenience eliminates the need to make a trip to the county’s office, reduces printing costs for citizens and the county, and shortens the time needed during the critical review process.
Weiterlesen: US: Phillips County, Colorado, Launches Online Building Permits & Applications
Payment infrastructure is evolving at a rapid pace, yet few global metropolises have truly embraced the speed of innovation — and there needs to be a change in strategy.
How tech-savvy is your city?
Ask this question to the average New York City resident and they’ll probably respond enthusiastically. Home to "Silicon Alley," NYC has quickly grown into a high-growth technology center that rivals San Francisco in talent and tenacity.
Weiterlesen: US: Your city can't become 'smart' without proper payment infrastructure