About us

IGNITE is a consulting practice designed to develop, engage and ignite relationships with Mayors, CIOs and global technology firms. The objective is to architect a connected city by placing people at the center of our purpose. IGNITE has refocused the connected city space and developed a smart framework that can scale, replicate and become profitable. The result creates a visible impact that is measured by PEOPLE through citizen engagement, transformed infrastructure and improved city services.  

"They are the only firm humanizing critical smart city issues and accelerating solutions for mayors across the country. "
                                                                                                        said Mayor Kirk Caldwell of Honolulu
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IGNITE delivers pro-bono advisory services to mayors surrounding smart city initiatives while keeping people at the center of our purpose. We build scalable solutions that replicate and deliver profitability to resolve critical city issues, such as homelessness, tomorrow’s workforce, safety, mobility and infrastructure.

COVID-19 - MAYOR SPOTLIGHT:

On The Frontlines is a joint project between IGNITE CITIES and NLC

On The Frontlines of COVID-19 with Mayor David Holt of Oklahoma City

"Los Angeles is a capital of innovation and creativity, where we know that cutting-edge technology can offer smart solutions to everything from city services and transportation, to public safety, sustainability, and economic development.

​Our partnership with IGNITE will help us build a more connected, dynamic, and engaged City, with an infrastructure designed to meet the challenges of today and the opportunities of the future,"
​                                                                               - said Mayor Garcetti 

new and announcements 

1. ​How New Orleans Prioritized Equity In Fighting COVID-19
2. How Tech is Helping Local Leaders Rebuild During COVID-19
3. NLC partners with IGNITE CITIES to showcase Mayor voices during pandemic 
4. People are the key to accelerating tech strategy in today's cities
5. New Mayoral group aims to boost smart city project success rate
6. Smart Cities aren't sexy, but we need them
7. IGNITE CITIES announces "Connected City Consulting Practice"
8. New Partnerships with Mayors to rethink smart city collaboration