...City, on average, than other urban markets. Kansas City’s road density offers the metro a unique opportunity and challenge: how can the city allow self-driving vehicles to thrive? How can... Read more
...groups in early-stage companies based in the Kansas City area. Launched in February in conjunction with the KC Rising economic initiative, the fund was created as a solution to the... Read more
...could lead to pricy electricity bills. Believing that this technology was outdated, in 2009 Williams began to take an interest in the emerging smart grid. He knew there must be... Read more
If a blossoming collaboration between two city leaders is any indication, innovation knows no borders in the Kansas City metro. Bob Bennett, chief innovation officer for Kansas City, Mo., and... Read more
...to forge forward, all the while keeping the brightest and boldest from leaving for competing cities in the region and abroad. A smarter city for all One of the best... Read more
...city will be a pioneer in creating foundational smart city infrastructure called Digital Town Square. He told community members that the arrival of the hardware will allow some of that... Read more
...with city data and infrastructure at no cost and the opportunity to develop, test and demonstrate innovative solutions for the city. For the first time, the program will have a... Read more
...shades and smart thermostats. Miller added that the app also pairs nicely with Kansas City’s smart city effort, a $15.7 million public-private project that transforms its downtown into a living... Read more
...of the curve and to attract and retain young talent. In order to do that, the LiveKC initiative was born in order to make Kansas City a better place for... Read more
It’s a dreary day for Kansas City in terms of successfully supporting a diverse entrepreneurial community. The City of Fountains is far below the national average — and the majority... Read more
