Host Alison Barlow, CEO of the St. Pete Innovation District, sits down with Becca Brown of spARK Labs by ARK Invest.
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Host Alison Barlow, CEO of the St. Pete Innovation District, sits down with Becca Brown of spARK Labs by ARK Invest.

Have you ever felt at a loss for how to assist a friend or colleague? Do you know the resources available for mental illness or addiction? A study released by the CDC in August 2020 found that 40 percent of U.S. adults (2 in every 5) are struggling with at least one serious mental health issue during the pandemic. (From the March 2021 SPID newsletter)

The Innovation District is a test bed for smart city technology. Over the last two years the District along with national and local partners has begun four proof of concept projects: smart lighting, Guardians of the Gulf (STEAM education), smart intersection, and digital inclusion. (From the March 2021 SPID newsletter)