A Legacy of Civic Innovation

P3 Palmetto Collaborative (P3PC) was founded by James F. Murphy, a national leader in smart city infrastructure and sustainable development. From launching one of the largest bike share programs in the U.S. to advising on global public-private frameworks at the UN, Murphy brings decades of experience to the South.

In 2025, James partnered with Helen Rutledge, a seasoned communications strategist and design entrepreneur, to expand this mission in Charleston—and beyond.

Together, they’re building smarter, more connected cities through civic engagement, data-driven tools, and authentic public-private collaboration.

"South Carolina is ready for a new era of collaboration—one where government, business, and communities align around technology, transparency, and trust.”
— James F. Murphy, Founder

We’re not just consultants. We’re collaborators—working shoulder-to-shoulder with cities to define and deliver progress that matters.

WHAT WE DO

We help cities thrive—bridging local government, private enterprise, and community stakeholders through strategy, smart technology, and sustainable growth.

Strategic Public Affairs

Government relations, stakeholder strategy, crisis communications

Smart City Infrastructure Consulting

Guidance on implementing technology that serves residents and visitors alike

Helping municipalities and private partners collaborate with confidence

P3 Facilitation & Policy Strategy

Community Engagement Tools

Digital platforms like Loqiva that unify communication, commerce, and culture

Our Partner Loqiva-

Trusted by Towns Worldwide

See how forward-thinking communities are embracing the power of Loqiva.

“The BID remains steadfast in its dedication to promoting, marketing, and celebrating the vibrant and thriving Bay Ridge community. We’re proud of all that this neighborhood has to offer and are dedicated to providing the best for both residents and businesses. After evaluating all the digital solutions on the market, Loqiva’s Digital Town Hub stood out as the clear leader. We’re excited to roll it out in our district.”

Brooklyn’s vibrant Bay Ridge neighborhood.

Love Oban played a role in the town being named Scotland’s Town of the Year in 2024.

Blackpool - UK’s most popular resort town, with 20 million annual visitors

Elizabeth Lovejoy, Executive Director, Bay Ridge 5th Avenue BID:, NYC

Kimberley Guthrie is the Chief Executive Officer of Scotland’s Towns Partnership

Sue Grindrod is the Managing Director at Blackpool BID

“At STP we aim to provide opportunities for our members through strategic partnerships which also help us to deliver on our key objectives. We are delighted to partner with Loqiva and look forward to collaborating on bringing the benefits of digital to more communities across Scotland.”

“We’re really excited to introduce GO Blackpool, which will be a game-changer for how businesses and visitors interact in our town. This app will greatly benefit the local economy and enhance the overall Blackpool experience; our goal is to sign up 200 businesses in the first three months and achieve 1,000 app downloads by year-end."

Trusted.

Transparent.

Transformational.