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  Cities should embrace the scooter revolution

  Something as simple as the electric scooter — once thought of as a child’s toy — can unlock a world of benefits for communities and governments, but only if policymakers have a vision for the future.

  Joe Rinzel • Aug. 6, 2018

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  Why the dramatic decline in car ownership could give life to the transportation industry

  The momentous shift in consumer sentiment, coupled with the explosion of ride-share services, has already altered transportation as we know it — and it won't stop there.

  Gary Hallgren • Aug. 1, 2018

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  The shift to renewables can't wait until 2035

  Cities and universities play an important role in reducing carbon emissions through sustainable energy practices. But many are baking unreasonable timelines into their plans for carbon neutrality.

  Bryce Smith • July 27, 2018

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  Creating an environment of co-innovation is the key to smart cities

  Smart cities need more than new, hyper-connected technologies to progress. They need a local environment of collaboration, with innovation hubs as the centerpiece.

  Alex Goryachev • July 24, 2018

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  Smart cities: Can we afford them?

  Tech and infrastructure advancements won’t come cheap to most cities. Many decisions will boil down to how fast do we want to do this, and where do we want to start?

  Todd Thibodeaux • July 18, 2018

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  Bill Gates' proposed smart city could also be a water-constrained one

  The plan for Belmont's construction should include an acknowledgement of and robust planning for Arizona's long-term water crisis.

  Gillan Taddune • July 13, 2018

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  Remember the little guy: The complicated challenges of user-centered transportation

  Several problems exist including mode-centric data, while potential solutions are not easy and will require the breaking-down of silos.

  David D'Silva • July 5, 2018

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  High-speed broadband, autonomous vehicles and small-town and rural communities

  The lack of high-speed broadband has hampered economic growth in small-town and rural America for the past two decades, and could mean these communities will be largely excluded from AVs.

  Dale Neef • June 29, 2018

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  3 reasons why form automation is the foundation of tomorrow's cities

  Because cities will handle larger and more diverse populations and rely more on open data, government officials can streamline public services, making them more efficient and accessible.

  Jonathon Ende • June 22, 2018

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  Smart cities' first 5G security challenge: Identity management

  In order for municipal officials and residents to adopt new smart city applications, they first have to be confident in their security.

  Yeshwant Chauhan • June 18, 2018

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  Why cities will continue to lead America's public sector innovation

  With the federal government usually slow to innovate, it is up to urban centers and their mayors to push change and find new ways to help their residents.

  Kris Tremaine • June 12, 2018

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  3 steps to make GIS part of a successful smart city

  The public expects a level of engagement from government that is easy-to-understand, connected and accessible. To keep up with citizens’ standards, cities must upgrade their information systems.

  Jim Barry • June 8, 2018

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  Embracing digital transformation in the city of tomorrow

  A successful digital transformation hinges on having a global strategy which shows an acute awareness of local implementation needs.

  Bob Laskey • May 29, 2018

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  The future is brighter than ever for IIoT innovation

  Spending on smart city technology is expected to hit $80 billion globally this year, making it critical for cities and municipalities to prepare now for tomorrow’s smart city needs.

  John Marcolini • May 22, 2018

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  Navigating the digital transformation of commercial buildings

  The most sophisticated intelligent buildings are defined by integration of building management systems with business intelligence tools, writes Navigant Research Director Casey Talon.

  Casey Talon • May 16, 2018

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  5 conversations that cities and bike-share companies need to have

  Bike-share systems are part of what everyone's calling the future of transportation. But, as with most things, there's a right way and a wrong way to do them.

  Sean Flood • May 14, 2018

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  IoT lighting is advantageous for the shifting retail landscape

  Lighting manufacturers and technology firms are creating new use cases for a lighting system that addresses customer pain points.

  Krystal Maxwell • May 10, 2018

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  Mobilizing data for the future of urban transport

  We are in the middle of a transport revolution, and the next big change is set to be the advent of Mobility as a Service, with open data and data quality important for a seamless and connected network.

  Johan Herrlin • May 7, 2018

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  The IoT for unconnected things

  Experts have said it has been the year-of-IOT for a few years now. Have we not arrived yet?

  Vivek Joshi • May 3, 2018

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  How smart cities are using data to pave the way for autonomous vehicles

  With driverless technology already on the roads, the clock is ticking for cities to catch up to the unique demands of AVs.

  Haden Kirkpatrick • May 2, 2018

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  Autonomous vehicle regulation: What the future holds

  For the industry to mature and regulations to grow, consumers must understand how this evolving technology addresses their concerns about safety, reliability, privacy and security. 

  Partha Mukherjee • April 30, 2018

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  Why mayors matter to smart cities

  The mayor that takes the small steps with technological growth today will set the future for other mayors, their communities and the generations to come.

  Daniel Stewart • April 26, 2018

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  Future-proofing the public sector for AI innovation

  Cities need to begin building a new foundation today with data platforms that are reimagined from the ground-up for the modern era of intelligent analytics. 

  Gary Newgaard • April 24, 2018

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  Adapting to urban mobility: New trends in transportation

  In the process of managing urban mobility, governments must create a competitive edge in transportation that they can implement for their citizens and tourists.

  Isabella Groegor-Cechowicz • April 13, 2018

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  Palo Alto CIO's insights on how to integrate apps securely in smart cities

  Having written the e-book on how to run smart city app challenges in one of the most tech-focused cities on earth, Jonathan Reichental has a few thoughts on the matter.

  Gabriel Avner • April 5, 2018

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