The last several weeks have overturned everyday life and exposed weaknesses across science, government services, and regretfully, the human spirit. In the midst of an unprecedented global crisis, the U.S. has reached more than one million confirmed COVID-19 cases.

To overcome this pandemic, we must rethink our human behaviors under physical distancing guidelines. We must start to rebuild by utilizing technologies that connect everyone to everything, equally and equitably.

Technology may enhance our ability to expand and establish innovative approaches to living, working and growing. Technology has rapidly connected mayors to the heartbeat of their respective cities and their residents.