Future Here Now: January 20, 2022

Tech trust, soccer parents and map jams. Sounds like a weird party.

Welcome to Future Here Now, where we explore how the world around us is changing, how that’s affecting our communities, and what we can do to help the places we care about thrive into the future.

In this edition:

Coming Soon: The Challenges and Opportunities of Smart Cities

Smart cities today are focused on more than just opening data. And the issues they’re facing now are among the thorniest out there. And oldest.

Local Learnings: Is the Mega Kids Sports Complex the next economic engine? Umm….nah. Sorry.

The latest Economic Development Magic Beans look likely to grow weeds. And other metaphors.

To Do Now: Let’s MapJam!!

After 2 years of COVID, we can also use a party. Why not map hidden assets while you’re at it?

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