6. As in any huge city, Information Technology is
usually the driving force. It offers innovative and
a variety of opportunities for citizens and
government to interact and receive useful
information that not only impacts the residents,
but the City as a whole.
7. Miami City Snapshot
• Population: 362, 470
• Economic Condition: Stable
• Government Style: Mayor – Commissioner
8. Current Technology Trends in Miami
• ePark Computer Labs – gives all residents access to
computers
• Kiosks – providing access to online city services and
internet
• An updated Fire-Rescue Computer aid dispatch
9. Philadelphia City Snapshot
• Population: 1,517,550
• Economic Condition: Stable
• Government Style: Mayor – Council
10. Current Technology Trends in
Philadelphia
• Partnership with Google
• Department o f Technology
• Digital Philadelphia
11. City Snapshot of Las Vegas
• Population: 567, 641
• Economic Condition: Unstable
• Government Style: Council-Manager
12. Current Technology Trends in Las
Vegas
• Mobile Applications are being devised to
promote information technology
• Various cost-reducing methods
• McCarran airport implementation of scanning
devices
13. Challenges
• Security and privacy for users
• Maintenance and management of the
system and individual hardware
• Financial sustainability
14. Key Findings
• Information Technology is imperative to the
growth of any growing city in government
• Use of Information Technology aids citizens in
their use of government and educational
resources
• Information Technology simplifies and
improves transactions
15. Analysis of the Issue
• Information Technology is growing field
that is ever evolving
• Cities must utilize all resources available
in order to stay competitive
• Information Technology is a broad scope
and can be applied to various areas of
government
16. Research Methods
• Data and information were drawn from
local government websites, news articles,
and the Managing Urban America
textbook.
• A cumulative analysis was conducted as
the cities share similar attributes.
