by Jason Harper | Jul 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Open data is the lifeblood of civic innovation. With access to realtime data about things like the city’s budget, energy use, crime, traffic, building codes, and water, governments can work smarter and more efficiently to solve problems rather than just follow the...
by Jason Harper | Jul 14, 2015 | Marketing the Region
The Kansas City region was highlighted as an example of how best to develop high-quality broadband networks in a new policy agenda from Next Century Cities. Kansas City. Mo., and Kansas City, Kan., are both members of Next Century Cities, a city-to-city collaborative...
by Jason Harper | Jul 13, 2015 | Telehealth Pilot
For families in rural areas where the nearest hospital or care center is 30 miles away, the ability to video chat instantly with a healthcare provider over a broadband connection is more than a convenience – it could be a lifesaver. That’s what KVC Health...
by Jason Harper | Jul 10, 2015 | Community Education and Awareness
This summer marks the third anniversary of Kansas City’s Digital Playbook and the birth of KC Digital Drive. These homegrown initiatives have become national models for how a city plans for and owns its digital future. KC Digital Drive celebrates three years of...
by Jason Harper | Jul 1, 2015 | Telehealth Pilot
Mark Nolte is all too familiar with the difficulties of getting psychiatric help. Five years ago, he was diagnosed with depression. He was able to get help when he needed it, but during the experience, he realized not everyone is so fortunate. “There are three reasons...
