Smart Communities align policy, technology and programs to make sure the cultural heritage and forward-looking vision are inclusive, respond to social challenges and create widespread improvements throughout the greater Mesa community. A smart community is one that is safe, equitable, inclusive and provides a high quality of life for all citizens. 

  Library Expanded Access

The Bibliotheca open+ self-service library system is being implemented at the Dobson and Red Mountain Libraries to enable enhanced access to library patrons during extended, non-staffed hours. The City is exploring specialized hardware and cloud-based software to interface with the City of Mesa’s current library system, controlling patron access using library card barcodes and PINs.    

Benefit to the City  Occupancy counters can relay the number of people entering and exiting the building to help control the number of people in the library.  To help maintain a safe and healthy environment, the City will provide a reservation system and camera monitoring of the buildings.  

Status Full implementation is pending the libraries returning to regular hours and capacity. 

  Mesa Now Expansion

MesaNow mobile app provides a central hub for services and information. 

Benefit to the City Driven by a citizen engagement project, the mobile application started gaining momentum in 2019. This mobile application in its current iteration allows users from the convenience of their phone to interact with the City of Mesa information and services including providing the ability to access utility accounts and make payments, check out news, calendar, parks and other resources, review road restrictions, and to report an issue.  

Status The City will continue the expansion of MesaNow mobile application, including adding the ability to have push notifications for calendar, news, and utility reminders.  Also, Court functionality, library book look-up and Police crime stats in your area are planned.