A real-time pothole detection from the City of Memphis. (City of Memphis Public Works Division) Memphis piloting AI video tech equipped on city trucks to find, fix infrastructure issues So far, the AI-equipped trucks can detect potholes, clogged storm drain inlets, high grass and illegally dumped trash. Dec 24, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Memphis, Tenn., fostered data culture through competition, mayor says Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said monthly meetings that publicized agency figures pushed city leaders to embrace data and improve their numbers. Aug 2, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
Maria Thompson (State of North Carolina) Diversity in cyber is ‘knowing we’re going to be better,’ state and local officials say Four Black cybersecurity officials speaking at the RSA Conference discussed the importance of of having diverse workforces in government. May 18, 2021 By Benjamin Freed
(Getty Images) Urban SDK releases new platform for real-time transportation metrics The mobility analytics company Urban SDK unveiled new data dashboards designed to improve government transparency on metrics like traffic and collisions. Mar 18, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
Women- and minority-led businesses get a hand in new five-city cohort Five cities organized through Living Cities' City Accelerator program prepare to spur new ideas around city procurement and help local businesses. Jun 23, 2017