Memphis

A 'Smart Cities' Technology Revolution Underway

A group of high technology firms, led by IBM and Cisco, are plunging into the city management business to offer super-efficient new-generation computerized information and control systems.

9 January 2012 - 2:00pm

Citistates Group

The Most Dangerous Cities in the United States

While many stories have been written about Detroit's turnaround, it took the top spot on Forbes list of most dangerous cities. Detroit had 1,111 violent crimes reported per 100,000 residents, which included 345 murders, writes John Giuffo.

5 October 2011 - 11:00am

Forbes

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Obama Launches Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative In 6 Cities

Six pilot cities are selected for the launch of a new federal, interagency initiative know as 'Strong Cities, Strong Communities': Fresno, New Orleans, Detroit, Cleveland, Memphis and Chester, PA.

12 July 2011 - 1:00pm

The White House blog

The Planetizen News Brief - 6/18/09

5:25 minutes (4.97 MB)

San Francisco gets tough on trash, bulldozers are seen as solutions for some cities, math helps solve traffic jams, and the affects of prison design -- all on this week's Planetizen News Brief, airing weekly on the nationally-syndicated radio show "Smart City".Read, listen or download.

18 June 2009 - 5:00am

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Pedestrian Planning Coming to Tennessee

Shelby County and Memphis are on the verge of adopting a new smart growth zoning code to slow urban sprawl and breathe reinvigorate urban centers. The county's Main Street Mall will remain car-free. "Pedestrian-friendly" is the new planning theme.

27 May 2009 - 11:00am

The Commercial Appeal (Memphis

An Iconic Promise, But Empty Returns

What was meant to be an icon for the city of Memphis has become a burden, as the city's pyramid-shaped sports and concert complex sits vacant and unused. The city is still trying to find a way to reuse it.

27 October 2008 - 1:00pm

The New York Times