The City of Edmonton developed advanced AI software to predict whether home builders will pass low-risk inspections.

To serve its massive citizen base and local government workforce, Clark County’s IT department is blending technology solutions with good old fashioned in-person time.

The City of Darwin in Australia recently introduced a large-scale smart lighting initiative, saving citizens an estimated A$600,000 in annual rates.

Louisville recently implemented an innovative pilot focusing on smoke alarms in vacant buildings with help from an unconventional source – hackers!

When it comes to leveraging technology and getting the most out of their people to drive innovation, London, Ontario, stands out. We dive into the City of London’s strategy, centered on digital services and giving their people autonomy and full support to succeed. We cover a few of the neat projects in the works from use of AI and predictive analytics for insights on those at risk of falling into homelessness to an INFOSEC clearinghouse with potential to be leveraged by other municipalities.

Beyond attracting startups to the community through a newly launched tech accelerator, the Town of Innisfil, ON is embracing startup thinking and culture internally, to make local government more efficient. This includes using problem- and solution-validation, and building momentum for change by focusing on small wins. We'll catch up with Dan Taylor and Jelmer Stegink to talk about how local governments can shift their approach to problem solving.

When it comes to traffic management, Cranberry Township, PA sets the example. The town sits at the crossroads of major routes in Western Pennsylvania, putting it in the risk zone for major congestion. To combat this, Cranberry has always taken an innovative approach to traffic management — and now they’ve rolled out a new system that will notify them of potential backups even faster.

When faced with unsatisfying options to improve the procurement process, Mississauga chose to design its own. We'll catch up with Brian Smith to talk about how to decide whether to use a product or build one yourself, and what it takes to bring a new tool to life.