Jacksonville thought leaders explore how smart cities improve communities

Source: Jackson Business Journal

Planners, developers, and investors talk about “smart cities.” But what does that mean to a region like Jacksonville and North Florida. What benefits will residents and business owners realize as the area becomes more digitally “connected?”

In a Jacksonville Business Journal panel discussion, hosted by Comcast Business, area developers and planners explore the smart city taking shape across the region – and what it means to the people who live, work, and play here.

Moderated by architect and University of Florida professor Michael Montoya, the panel included Doug Guthrie, senior vice president of finance for Comcast Smart Cities/Rural Broadband; Jeff Sheffield, executive director of the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization; Michael Feldman autonomous vehicle manager for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority; Paul Bertozzi, president and CEO of Live Oak Contracting; Carlton Robinson, vice president of entrepreneurial growth with JAXUSA; Andy Bowman, vice president of integrated solutions with Miller Electric; Thad Crowe, senior planner with Nassau County Planning & Economic Opportunity; George Leone, COO of Corner Lot Development; and Ryan Hoover, president of The Vestcor Companies.

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