smartconnectedcity

Co-authored with Munish Khetrapal Big data, what’s the big deal? With the pressure to innovate faster, the onslaught of rapid urbanization, and heightened citizen expectations, government organizations and leaders are looking to the Internet of Everything. Of the many technology trends that enable t…

Co-authored with Dani Schrakamp It’s Here and It’s Happening Now As large populations shift to urban areas, cities are under tremendous pressure to compete economically and grow sustainably. In the era of digital disruption, citizens are also expecting more from their engagements with local, regiona…

Imagine what a city could and should look like in several years. What do you see? What will be top of mind for citizens? How will citizens be accessing information and engaging with city agencies? What tools will be needed in this future of cities? Well, look no further because the city of the fut…

Following last week’s New Cities Summit, I have renewed interest in some of the technologies being implemented to improve citizen services. For example, as a citizen of the Dallas metroplex, I was intrigued by many of the solutions and applications the City of Dallas has put into place on its quest…

One of the key themes that emerged this year from local government leaders at the New Cities Summit is that citizen engagement is a critical component to make our cities better. This theme was reiterated over and over throughout the sessions to really underscore its importance: more effective citize…

If Dallas only brings images of football games and TV soap operas to mind, it’s time to re-consider this southern city. A year ago, Dallas faced some challenges adopting comprehensive sustainability programs. But since then, the city has not stagnated in its journey to become smart and connected. Re…