Technology Headed for City Hall.

TECHNOLOGY FOR TOWNS.

Small cities and towns will evolve beyond the fear of change to accept the benefits of new technologies ranging from social media to autonomous vehicles to robotics to drones to new business models for e-commerce on mainstreet. The blockchain, “smart poles” with sensors and Wi-Fi, microgrids, smart solid waste systems and smart zoning are only a few of the innovations that will enhance city security, services, communication and administration.

Writing about the state of technology is treacherous given the pace of change. However, understanding and anticipating the impacts of technological changes are imperative for securing the sustained prosperity of mainstreet, providing city services and enabling a new financial model for mainstreet businesses.