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James@SanDiego Mary, actually it's a U.S.A. problem since the jet stream blows from west to east and the particulants and ozone are disperesed abroad affeting not only the air quality but open water...
mejiac @stotheco, I can also relate. I moved to the US seeking a better quality of life for my family, otherwise I would have been in a dead end. Buenos Aires like may developing countries suffer from...
richheap True, but I suppose it also depends on how embedded IT becomes in areas like healthcare or policing. If getting IT networks back online is key to the operation of those services then getting them...
ashepard As a note- US defense construction batallion called SeaBees will come in to build roads, bridges, provide water - but not internet, wifi nor VOIP. If future cities include digital...
richheap I will do. Still in the audience at the conference - how's that for speed? - and it's good that everyone's been talking about IT networks in the same breath as public services, local communities...
Mary Jander Thanks for this glimpse of how urban IT is being handled in Scotland, Rich. I'm intrigued. It's axiomatic that if you introduce technology in a way that people can relate to, they master it easily....
Davedgreat2000 Demo is not an option for Most people, especially when it comes to the demo of their homes...take the 710 freeway extension...it would require the demo of several undreds of homes, the people are...
Davedgreat2000 My Sister in Law used to take the Bus too and from work on a daily basis...only once or twice she didnt have the correct amount left on her Tansit Card and the bus driver let her ride for free...but...
Mary Jander Thanks for that link to the earlier blog that mentions Adel. I found in that blog the following comment of his that seems to fit with his perception of his job: "The primary role is to interact...
Nicole Ferraro Philly is doing some great, innovative work, as we've covered in two recent videos. Adel's role is an interesting combo of old IT and new IT; and I'm curious about whether more cities will move in...
stotheco Like Nicole said, the honor system sounds like a good idea in concept. More often than not though, I see such systems abused by those who simply want to take advantage of it. It's unfortunate for...
CitySolver California will be an interesting case study to see what to do about sprawl. Maybe some of the highways could be converted to train/metro through ways, I dont know. I suppose what I am getting at...
Mary Jander What a great example of setting effective priorities! This CIO accepts responsibility for back-office functions, while nevertheless making it his chief task to pick front-office applications that...
Nicole Ferraro Hi Davedgreat. I completely understand that people don't want to pay the toll -- who would? But realistically, for such a car-heavy city, in a state that is suffering economically, having tolls makes...
Davedgreat2000 Nicole, I do use the Express Lanes all the time, I carpool and have to use it if we are to get home at a reasonable time. Paying for it seems like a bad idea because the tax payer has already bought...
Mary Jander The traffic issue, abetted by sprawl, is surely one of California's biggest and worst environmental problems. It's been a long time in the making and it won't be simple to undo or reverse.
Mary Jander While I can see the reasoning behind having this pay-for-access program, I can understand the frustration of it, too. I suppose the only bright spot is that this represents a partial or temporary...
Nicole Ferraro California is a beautiful state, and its cities have lots of great qualities. But certainly when it comes to having elements that make a good 21st century city, Cali is falling behind. I couldn't...
Nicole Ferraro California is a beautiful state, and its cities have lots of great qualities. But certainly when it comes to having elements that make a good 21st century city, Cali is falling behind. I couldn't...
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Rich Heap, Community Editor, Future Cities
5/22/2013
Investing in Scotland's technology networks is vital as it strives to become a leading digital nation, but it must invest in the skills of its people, too.
Adel Ebeid, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Philadelphia
5/21/2013
To innovate and connect government with residents, city officials must open and make use of their data.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
5/20/2013
For California's cities, the bad news keeps on coming: The roster of fiscally challenged metros is on the rise; pollution is setting records; traffic congestion tops national lists.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
5/14/2013
Of the many contested issues in North American policy, immigration is among the hottest; but for many cities, success isn't about keeping foreigners out, it's about attracting them in.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
5/13/2013
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5/10/2013
Managing animals is a problem in cities. But the importance of pets, and the industries they support, makes finding solutions urgent, and a few cities are leading the way.
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5/8/2013
Here's My Chance is a Philadelphia "creative agency for good" that helps promote social causes through narrative.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
5/20/2013
For California's cities, the bad news keeps on coming: The roster of fiscally challenged metros is on the rise; pollution is setting records; traffic congestion tops national lists.
Rich Heap, Community Editor, Future Cities
5/22/2013
Investing in Scotland's technology networks is vital as it strives to become a leading digital nation, but it must invest in the skills of its people, too.
Adel Ebeid, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Philadelphia
5/21/2013
To innovate and connect government with residents, city officials must open and make use of their data.
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James@SanDiego Mary, actually it's a U.S.A. problem since the jet stream blows from west to east and the particulants and ozone are disperesed abroad affeting not only the air quality but open water...
mejiac @stotheco, I can also relate. I moved to the US seeking a better quality of life for my family, otherwise I would have been in a dead end. Buenos Aires like may developing countries suffer from...
richheap True, but I suppose it also depends on how embedded IT becomes in areas like healthcare or policing. If getting IT networks back online is key to the operation of those services then getting them...
ashepard As a note- US defense construction batallion called SeaBees will come in to build roads, bridges, provide water - but not internet, wifi nor VOIP. If future cities include digital...
richheap I will do. Still in the audience at the conference - how's that for speed? - and it's good that everyone's been talking about IT networks in the same breath as public services, local communities...
Mary Jander Thanks for this glimpse of how urban IT is being handled in Scotland, Rich. I'm intrigued. It's axiomatic that if you introduce technology in a way that people can relate to, they master it easily....
Davedgreat2000 Demo is not an option for Most people, especially when it comes to the demo of their homes...take the 710 freeway extension...it would require the demo of several undreds of homes, the people are...
Davedgreat2000 My Sister in Law used to take the Bus too and from work on a daily basis...only once or twice she didnt have the correct amount left on her Tansit Card and the bus driver let her ride for free...but...
Mary Jander Thanks for that link to the earlier blog that mentions Adel. I found in that blog the following comment of his that seems to fit with his perception of his job: "The primary role is to interact...
Nicole Ferraro Philly is doing some great, innovative work, as we've covered in two recent videos. Adel's role is an interesting combo of old IT and new IT; and I'm curious about whether more cities will move in...
stotheco Like Nicole said, the honor system sounds like a good idea in concept. More often than not though, I see such systems abused by those who simply want to take advantage of it. It's unfortunate for...
CitySolver California will be an interesting case study to see what to do about sprawl. Maybe some of the highways could be converted to train/metro through ways, I dont know. I suppose what I am getting at...
Mary Jander What a great example of setting effective priorities! This CIO accepts responsibility for back-office functions, while nevertheless making it his chief task to pick front-office applications that...
Nicole Ferraro Hi Davedgreat. I completely understand that people don't want to pay the toll -- who would? But realistically, for such a car-heavy city, in a state that is suffering economically, having tolls makes...
Davedgreat2000 Nicole, I do use the Express Lanes all the time, I carpool and have to use it if we are to get home at a reasonable time. Paying for it seems like a bad idea because the tax payer has already bought...
Mary Jander The traffic issue, abetted by sprawl, is surely one of California's biggest and worst environmental problems. It's been a long time in the making and it won't be simple to undo or reverse.
Mary Jander While I can see the reasoning behind having this pay-for-access program, I can understand the frustration of it, too. I suppose the only bright spot is that this represents a partial or temporary...
Nicole Ferraro California is a beautiful state, and its cities have lots of great qualities. But certainly when it comes to having elements that make a good 21st century city, Cali is falling behind. I couldn't...
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