Data is more valuable than ever before, but what can (and will) city’s do with it in the world of data monetization? Every smart city discussion today includes data. But in the past year, we have seen this conversation grow from a quiet hallway or back of the room discussion…
Finding the right funding mechanisms for smart cities can be challenging. Many city leaders are aware of smart city technologies and are interested in moving forward, but they don’t know how or where to start. Often this is due to lack of available funding and having a well-developed overall tactical…
Think Big recently hosted a virtual webinar on how to build strong smart city public-private partnerships (P3) that are valuable to all parties. The video below is the recorded webinar session from December 6. One of the key takeaways, was the top essential elements you need to consider when creating…
Through our clients and our work, we continue to meet more amazing people working for innovative companies in the smart city space – each of them striving to help shape the future of our cities. There are so many technology vendors and next-generation solutions out there, it can be debilitating…
Citizen engagement in the smart city conversation has never been more important Today, the conversation about smart cities has developed a new mindset for individuals within urban areas. More than ever, citizens are concerned about technology advances, yet optimistic for opportunity, and cautious with data privacy, yet demand personalization and…
What is Public-Private Partnerships (P3)? Today throughout the world, we are beginning to see a change in the way our cities and governments are handling infrastructure. Governments are starting to move away from the traditional methods and are beginning to utilize the public-private partnerships (P3) more efficiently. The traditional ways…
If you are a smart city planner, you will want to read this. Anyone who has ever driven in Los Angeles has experienced “induced demand” that has resulted in “Carmageddon.” Interstate 405, or simply known as “the 405”, is one of the worst traffic congestion nightmares in the world. The…
Smart streetlights not only provide a platform for revenue but also improve public safety while lifting high school graduation rates in the digital divide regions America’s digital divide, the gap that exists between those who have access to modern communications technology and those who don’t, persists. Accordingly, closing this…
Building a Smart City with an Innovation District Requires Lifestyle Businesses Too If you are a smart city interested in investing in economic development by developing an innovation district, should you care about lifestyle businesses? As a smart city consulting firm focused on economic development, we hear this innovation district…
