AI Adoption Made Simple for Small Cities
CityReady guides municipalities under 7,500 residents through a proven 5-phase framework to adopt AI responsibly — from assessment to sustainability.
Built for cities that need results, not complexity.
Most AI frameworks are designed for large enterprises. CityReady was purpose-built for small municipalities with limited budgets and lean staff.
Start your assessmentStructured Assessment
Evaluate your city's AI readiness with guided intake questionnaires and scoring.
Community-Driven
Capture staff pain points and resident feedback to guide responsible adoption.
Governance-Ready
Generate AI policies, procurement guidance, and council-ready documents.
Measurable Results
Track pilot metrics, budget impact, and go/no-go decisions with data.
The 5-Phase Framework
A proven, step-by-step process that takes your city from initial assessment to long-term AI sustainability.
Evaluate Your City's Readiness
Understand where your city stands before making any technology decisions.
- Intake Assessment — Guided questionnaire covering demographics, infrastructure, and goals
- Readiness Scoring — Weighted rubric across technical, organizational, and legal dimensions
- Priority Matrix — Rank AI projects by impact, feasibility, and budget
Gather Community & Staff Input
Ensure AI adoption reflects the needs of your staff and residents.
- Pain Point Identification — Catalog staff workflows that could benefit from AI
- Governance Input — Collect leadership concerns and policy requirements
- Community Survey — Gauge public sentiment and priorities
Build Governance & Procurement Plans
Create the policies and plans needed for council approval and vendor selection.
- AI Governance Policy — Customizable policy templates ready for adoption
- Procurement Guidance — Vendor comparison, RFP templates, and evaluation criteria
- Project Plan — Timeline, milestones, and resource allocation for the pilot
Execute a Controlled Pilot
Run a structured pilot with clear metrics and decision criteria.
- Pilot Execution — Step-by-step implementation with progress tracking
- Metrics Dashboard — Track time saved, cost impact, and user satisfaction
- Go/No-Go Decision — Data-driven framework for deciding next steps
Ensure Long-Term Sustainability
Build the organizational capacity to maintain and scale AI initiatives.
- Ownership & Documentation — Ensure knowledge transfer and clear accountability
- Scaling Roadmap — Plan for expanding AI to additional departments and use cases
- Advisory Board — Establish ongoing governance with community and expert input
Two Ways to Get Started
Work at your own pace or bring in expert guidance. CityReady supports both.
Self-Service
City administrators work through the 5-phase framework independently. Guided questionnaires, automated scoring, and generated deliverables make it straightforward.
- Free tier available
- Work at your own pace
- All framework tools included
Consultant-Led
A consultant guides your city through the entire process. Manage multiple engagements, collaborate with city staff, and deliver professional-grade reports.
- Multi-city management
- Expert-guided workflow
- PDF deliverables & reports
Trusted by cities making AI work.
Small cities across the country are using CityReady to navigate AI adoption with confidence.
“CityReady gave us a clear roadmap. We went from having no AI strategy to a council-approved policy in three months. The intake assessment alone saved us weeks of research.”
“As a consultant, I needed a repeatable process for guiding small municipalities. CityReady's framework and deliverables cut my engagement setup time in half.”
Ready to bring AI to your city?
Start with a free assessment and see where your city stands. No credit card required.