How Dubuque Iowa Is Becoming The Smartest City In America

When Roy Buol stepped into the mayors office of the city of Dubuque in 2005, he did so with a handful of imperatives.

There were the needs of his citizens, who throughout his campaign had voiced concerns on issues like public transit, green space, water quality, and recycling. There was the need to live up to his campaign message, which centered on engaging citizens as partners in the administration of the city. And then there were his private

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http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-11/data-transforming-dubuque-and-it-will-transform-your-city-too