This month, coalition members came together for a half-day of hands-on work. Conversations aligned with how our community shows up both locally and nationally, knowing we have national peers joining us in Columbus for Net Inclusion 2027.

This press release outlines the Device Donation program milestone with I Know I Can and Columbus Promise students.

Central Ohio is setting the standard for sustainable technology as the nation’s first Green IT Zone. Guided by the Green IT Playbook, co-authored by Smart Columbus and Rackspace Technology, organizations now have a practical roadmap to reduce costs, boost efficiency, and lower their environmental impact.

Smart Columbus is closing out 2025 with a clear story: when community, innovation, and technology come together, opportunity grows. From expanding digital access through the Digital Skills Hub and ConnectUS Device Donation Program, to launching the Community Information Exchange platform and leading in mobility and sustainability innovation, this year was defined by measurable impact.

After a comprehensive, community-driven selection process, we're proud to announce that Visionlink will serve as our technology platform partner to build the infrastructure that will transform how residents access health and human services across Franklin County.

Last week, partners across Central Ohio came together for the Digital Inclusion Summit, a half-day gathering at the Columbus Metropolitan Library that drew more than 100 attendees from local government, education, healthcare, nonprofits, and private companies.

More than 110,000 households in Franklin County lack access to a device beyond a smartphone. Meanwhile, corporations across Columbus are retiring perfectly functional laptops every year.

New Smart Columbus pilot delivers personalized energy insights while building citywide emissions intelligence

In development since 2019, the Community Information Exchange (CIE) Initiative is a county-wide effort to make it easier for Franklin County residents to get the help they need when they need it.

This spring, the Ride & Drive Experience returned to Columbus. From scooters to electrified SUVs, this new series is helping residents explore how electrified mobility is transforming the region's transportation systems to meet our growing needs.

Electric vehicles are a growing part of our region's transportation ecosystem.

More and more, the way we learn, connect, work and live is happening online. But not everyone has access. In Franklin County, a groundbreaking program is ensuring residents aren't left behind.

The future of transportation in Central Ohio is bright, thanks to the visionary projects honored at the inaugural MORPC Innovation in Mobility Awards.

This toolkit library is built to help organizations turn big goals into practical action, strengthening our region’s resilience and climate readiness.

This white paper explores how predictive analytics could help Franklin County identify residents at risk of first-time homelessness before they lose housing.

This pilot project assessed the data readiness of six community-based organizations in Franklin County to better understand what it takes to share information across sectors.

This document outlines the foundational plan for building a Community Information Exchange (CIE) in Franklin County: a shared digital infrastructure designed to help residents navigate care with less friction and more dignity.

Each year, Smart Columbus publishes a Year in Review to share what we’ve built, tested, and moved forward together.

If you’ve never heard of green technology, you’re about to. Columbus is setting the pace for tech and IT sustainability, outlining basic principles in what’s known as the Green IT Playbook to establish the world’s first “Green IT Zone.”

After overwhelming demand for its 2023 electric bicycle subsidy program, Columbus City Council on Monday voted to allocate $500,000 for purchase vouchers to be used by qualifying city residents wanting new e-bikes from dealers located within the city limits.