Innovative Consulting Firm Expands Smart Teams Services with New Program to Help Jurisdictions Navigate AI Implementation
San Francisco Bay Area, CA, February 11, 2026. ID360, a leading strategic innovation consulting firm, today announced the expansion of its AI Smart Teams™ Training and Coaching Program. The program provides strategic planning and implementation solutions for the conscious deployment of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models. Launched in September 2025, the program has been training local government leaders and is now expanding adoption across jurisdictions. This expansion of the company’s established Smart Teams services for local governments and special districts addresses client requests for strategic guidance on responsible AI and large language model (LLM) adoption in the public sector.
Since 2011, ID360 has provided interdepartmental coordination and strategic planning support to more than 25 local governments, producing 35 ordinances and programs that demonstrate community leadership. ID360 has developed expertise in local government strategic planning, operations, and staff-level accountability working with the City of Agoura Hills, City of Culver City, City of El Cerrito, City of Foster City, City of Menlo Park, City of Newark, City of Palo Alto, City of San Jose, City of San Luis Obispo, City of San Mateo, City of South Lake Tahoe, City of South San Francisco, City of Rohnert Park, Town of Los Altos Hills, Town of Truckee, Los Angeles Unified School District, Napa Valley Unified School District, Oakland Unified School District, San Diego Unified School District, West Contra Costa Unified School District, and the Beach Cities Health District. ID360 has built expertise in translating complex requirements into actionable, resilient procedures.
“Local government teams are managing evolving responsibilities and looking for smart ways to expand capacity,” said Melanie Jacobson, Founder and Principal of ID360. “We’re seeing growing interest in AI tools, but what organizations really need is strategic clarity around implementation. Our AI Smart Teams™ program helps departments develop organizational frameworks that align AI capabilities with position-level responsibilities and establish consistent approaches to using LLMs across the organization. This creates efficiency while maintaining the quality standards that public service requires.”
The program expands initially for local government building and planning departments, with additional departmental support for public works and other administration developing later in 2026. ID360 has scheduled a free introductory webinar for building officials and planning directors on March 12, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 PM PST. Click HERE to register for the webinar. The three-phase service model includes self-guided training foundations, customized departmental coaching, and ongoing implementation support. For customized program proposals, contact ID360 at info@integrateddesign360.com or visit www.integrateddesign360.com/ai-smart-teams.
About ID360
ID360 is an innovative consulting firm founded in 2011 by Melanie Jacobson, providing strategic policy, program development, and building services to organizations across California and the United States. With more than a decade of support for local governments and special districts, ID360 has established a proven track record of delivering smart solutions and operational cost savings. The company recently expanded to include ID360 Academy for professional development. Visit www.integrateddesign360.com or follow ID360 on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/integrateddesign360.