City Leader of the Year
Bill Peduto, Mayor of Pittsburgh
Bill Peduto watched Pittsburgh hollow out in the 1980s. Now he's steering the ship as the city reinvents itself as a smart city hub through resilience plans, transit-focused projects and efforts to combat climate change.
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Washington, DC
From free public Wi-Fi and "intelligent" wastewater pumping systems, to becoming the world's first LEED Platinum city, DC has blazed a trail when it comes to smart and resilient developments.
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Tesla
2017 saw significant innovations in areas like urban tranportation, energy and residential development, however one company generated and delivered more news — and buzz — than its competitors: Tesla.
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Ride-sharing services
During a year of faulty subway systems and unreliable bus services, ride-sharing services like Uber, Lyft and Via rose above to keep city dwellers moving.
See the full storyResiliency Plan of the Year
Resilient Boston
Boston's plan pays special attention to racial inequity and highlights the importance of addressing systemic issues in order to build a truly resilient city.
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Cary, NC
Don't let its size fool you. Cary is climbing the smart "city" ranks quickly — and is nipping at the heels of the countries' hottest metropolitan areas from coast to coast.
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Austin Energy
The utility has stood out from other municipal providers due to its efforts to set ambitious clean energy goals, add storage, support distributed generation and EVs, and advance customer service offerings.
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Gilbert, AZ Office of Digital Government
Since 2012, Gilbert's Office of Digital Government has become an information hub for residents — and a resource for other local governments looking to go digital.
See the full storyInfrastructure Advancement of the Year
LinkNYC
CityBridge is actively expanding an advanced, scalable and aesthetically appealing Wi-Fi kiosk network across the nation's largest city. Due to its popularity, a wider deployment is on the horizon.
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