The federal government wants localities to combat traffic congestion with technology, not highways. The Massachusetts Legislature wants to let drivers apply for and renew their licenses at every city hall in the state. Several state groups are pushing legislatures to reform procurement policies concerning technology.
More sophisticated technology can have a significant impact on economic development.
We presently utilize systems to store and make available instantly data about various properties throughout the community. Part of that capability is the ability to store and maintain photographs, maps and other data about specific locations. We are well into a geographic information system, which we anticipate will help our economic development staff provide instantaneous data. Paul Helmke There are clear merits in having a smart community. As mayor of the second largest city in Indiana, one of my responsibilities is to make sure that our government has an economic-development strategy.