Deep Dive: Page 10
Industry insights from our journalists
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Creative crosswalks: Street art meets safety enhancement
Bright colors and unique designs in crosswalks can create a sense of community and enhance pedestrian connectivity, all the while keeping people and drivers safe.
Katie Pyzyk • June 26, 2018 -
What's going on underneath your AI?
From hiring to customer service, artificial intelligence rules many domains that once required the delicate human touch.
Alex Hickey • June 14, 2018 -
The smarter buildings dilemma: To redevelop or start afresh?
Adding smart technology to an older structure could save money, although the advent of more new features makes redevelopment an attractive option.
Chris Teale • May 24, 2018 -
NYC moves to streamline energy storage permitting
City agencies and officials are working to remove barriers to energy storage installations, with comprehensive new guidelines on installing outdoor lithium-ion batteries.
Peter Maloney • May 9, 2018 -
15 minute charge for a 300 mile range? DOE moves to boost EVs
The agency on Monday announced $19 million for research on rapid charge times for electric vehicles, battery pack cost reductions and increasing vehicle range.
Robert Walton • May 2, 2018 -
Power system sustainability ratings program aims to follow the LEED
It's been 18 years since the LEED certification was introduced for the building sector. Now, a similar program is targeting power systems.
Robert Walton • April 26, 2018 -
Rise of the Chief Data Officer: Cities learn to crunch the numbers
CDOs bring increased transparency and accountability to local government, and their presence is increasing nationwide.
Chris Teale • April 26, 2018 -
Women in power: The future of the sector’s leadership
How can utilities remake the power sector into a space that attracts and nurtures women? Utility Dive explores the current landscape and how it will impact the future in a series of conversations.
Krysti Shallenberger • April 17, 2018 -
Streetcar desires: Does the trendy transit meet cities' needs?
Some cities are zooming full steam ahead into new streetcar projects while others pump the brakes.
Katie Pyzyk • April 12, 2018 -
Q&A: How a Chief Knowledge Officer is boosting innovation in Kansas City, KS
Alan Howze, who has held the position since August 2016, has helped launch an app for residents to pay taxes and report issues, and has participated in the city's plan to lay more fiber.
Chris Teale • April 10, 2018 -
Staying on message: The value of dedicated municipal marketing
Some cities have prioritized in-house marketing and branding opportunities to provide consistent messaging and boost crisis response times.
Katie Pyzyk • April 10, 2018 -
Government leaders hold the keys to unlock citizen engagement
Citizens should be viewed as active partners in a city's innovation process, which can be achieved through encouraged participation, transparency and educational opportunities.
Chris Teale • April 9, 2018 -
The 2 key questions about going 100% renewables in Los Angeles
The city council wants its municipal utility to move to 100% renewables. A new report says it can by 2030 — if the utility can learn new ways.
Herman K. Trabish • April 6, 2018 -
Cities are 3D printing their way to more sustainable futures
The disruptive, fascinating technology could revolutionize the construction industry and make cities' infrastructure more resilient and affordable.
Katie Pyzyk • April 5, 2018 -
Q&A: National Science Foundation assistant director on ‘smart communities’ research funding
Jim Kurose said the agency has been "ahead of the curve" on technology's use in urban settings for more than a decade.
Chris Teale • April 4, 2018 -
How the Women Led Cities initiative is amplifying female voices in city planning, design
The Philadelphia-based group aims to eliminate inequity that affects women and girls in urban settings.
Katie Pyzyk • April 3, 2018 -
London’s blueprint for a digitized city, as drafted by its CDO
The top five top insights from our recent conversation with London's new(ish) Chief Digital Officer, Theo Blackwell.
Kristin Musulin • April 3, 2018 -
Top 5 takeaways from Smart Cities Connect 2018
Using failure as a learning moment and building partnerships are among the key lessons from the three-day conference in Kansas City, MO.
Chris Teale • April 2, 2018 -
Cities look to short-term rental regulations to fix housing crises
Talk of a housing "crisis" has prompted some cities to place limits on home-sharing companies like Airbnb and Homeaway as they look to stave off low supply and high demand.
Katie Pyzyk • April 2, 2018 -
Why P3s can be a project delivery method worth the risk
When executed properly, public-private partnerships can be a win-win for those on both sides of the aisle.
Mary Tyler March • March 27, 2018 -
Gridlock woes: Traffic congestion by the numbers
102 hours — that's how much time residents in this city spend in their cars during peak hours. If you think it is New York, you are wrong.
Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2018 -
The significant challenges (and opportunities) AVs will present to city infrastructure
Optimizing intersections, streetscapes, parking and land-use are some of the issues urban leaders must tackle as more AVs hit the streets.
Chris Teale • March 22, 2018 -
These female mayors shattered the glass ceiling in their mid-size cities
The new mayors of Manchester, NH and Provo, UT share their experiences as the first women ever elected to the office in their cities.
Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2018 -
The partnerships enabling disabled city residents to better explore their surroundings
Experts say that despite cities' pushes for inclusivity, people with disabilities remain an overlooked group, especially during city planning processes.
Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2018 -
Q&A: NYC CTO Miguel Gamiño on making tech work ‘for all people’
Gamiño discussed his "people first" approach, his push to make broadband accessible and his thoughts on New York's unofficial nickname, "Silicon Valley East."
Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2018
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