Columbus Hires Firm to Build Smart City Transportation Data Hub
Columbus, Ohio is the fastest growing city in the Midwest. When officials evaluated what the future held for their city, they decided that providing equitable access to it’s public transportation system would go a long way towards fixing the headaches such as...UK Gov, Partnering With Data Science Firm, Will Use AI To Detect ISIS Videos Before They Go Live
Facebook, YouTube and Twitter aren’t just for you or me. Terrorists use social networks as well — and extremist groups are getting more marketing-savvy by the day. These groups have branding. They make memes. Their videos have production value with drone...
Pollution Hunters: Chicago Enlists Citizens to Monitor Air Quality and Pollution Impact
More data points from more sensors means more reliable pollution maps and more practical solutions to the problem of poor air quality in our cities. In Chicago, a group of volunteers have been lugging around around mobile pollution sensors on a regular basis around...
Opaque Economics: Some Cities Are Failing to Disclose How Economic Development Dollars Are Spent
Right at this moment, statehouse and local governments all over the country are elbowing each other like fanatic consumers at a Black Friday sale. But the prize isn’t a Tickle-Me-Elmo or the latest doll; it’s e-commerce giant Amazon and its second...
The High Price of Grift: More Corrupt States Have Higher Debt
Here’s why you should care more about corruption in your local statehouse, these crooked politicians are taking money right out of your pocket. States with more corrupt officials are taking on more public debt than states with less corrupt officials. Guess who will...Listen to Our Civic Development Podcast!
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