Commentary: Mobility, community engagement, and machine learning are changing how governments operate and reach their constituents, say two Esri engineers.

Looking to ply data analytics against urban blight, the city is the first in what the state hopes will grow into a network of technological expertise.

Leaders from Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota and Virginia will head to Chicago in October to compare notes on statewide connected technology programs.

Groundbreaking developments near Toronto, Boston and Phoenix are revealing early challenges around data privacy, social stewardship, and understanding the intangible qualities that entice people to move to a new city.

Gov.-elect Ralph Northam is expected to continue the initiative, for which the state's work group is now preparing its final report.