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NREL app expected to significantly speed up US residential solar permitting
A new app designed by NREL will address a key concern among solar contractors with near-instantaneous permit decisions for residential installations in the majority of U.S. jurisdictions.
By Emma Penrod • May 10, 2021 -
Ward, Grace. (2020). "New York is Dying" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Riskiest states for cycling shift in new analysis
StreetLight Data took a new approach of looking at fatalities per bicycle miles traveled, or BMT, to measure risk as urban planners grapple with the pandemic's drastic changes to mobility.
By Cailin Crowe • May 10, 2021 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive
From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.
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Lawmakers lobby for local infrastructure projects
Despite a lack of agreement on how much should be spent, politicians on both sides of the aisle are pushing projects that would improve their districts.
By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2021 -
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NACTO awards 10 cities with pandemic street design, recovery grants
From Seattle to Baltimore, each city will receive $50,000 to transform streets into "community assets" by introducing efforts like asphalt art and traffic calming measures.
By Cailin Crowe • Updated June 22, 2021 -
LEED-certified federal buildings aren't using less energy: study
Despite being "one of the most sought-after" green building certifications, Carnegie Mellon researchers found that LEED has "no effect" on the average energy consumption of federally-owned buildings.
By Robert Walton • May 5, 2021 -
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Dems weigh legislative approaches to push Biden infrastructure plan
Two House Democrats said they expect most of the $2.3 trillion plan to advance in Congress via reconciliation, but they see room for smaller bipartisan measures, too.
By Jason Plautz • May 4, 2021 -
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Lime taps user base for Complete Streets advocacy
The "People-First Cities" campaign encourages users to advocate for safe local infrastructure. The company said it hopes its presence in red states will push Republican lawmakers to support Biden's infrastructure package.
By Cailin Crowe • April 30, 2021 -
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New York Building Congress outlines carbon neutrality steps
Modular tactics and building components that can be disassembled easily and reused will help the construction industry reduce carbon emissions, the group noted.
By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2021 -
Pittsburgh pursues sustainable deconstruction policy to salvage building materials
Following similar steps in Portland, Oregon, and Milwaukee, Pittsburgh is betting that recovering materials from condemned buildings instead of demolishing them will support the city's climate and equity goals.
By Maria Rachal • April 26, 2021 -
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Buttigieg defends climate elements of American Jobs plan
The transportation secretary told the Senate Appropriations Committee that President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan aims to have the country off fossil fuels and toward net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2021 -
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How construction in 5 'mini megacities' fared during the pandemic
The coronavirus couldn't dampen development in these small but mighty construction boomtowns. Here's where they stand today.
By Kim Slowey • April 19, 2021 -
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Sacramento to transform historic train station into people-first mobility hub
The city council approved the 31-acre Sacramento Valley Station Area plan, which will prioritize people over cars and is designed to be one of the state's most sustainable public places.
By Cailin Crowe • April 19, 2021 -
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The 12 most expensive US cities for construction
Analysis also shows that previously high-volume sectors like retail and offices are being replaced by demand for data centers and mission critical facilities, according to a spokesperson from construction management firm Cumming.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 16, 2021 -
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California wildfire plans limit development, builders say
A $536 million measure from Gov. Gavin Newsom and a state Senate bill target where and how contractors can build, two construction advocacy groups said.
By Joe Bousquin • April 13, 2021 -
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Businesses urge Biden admin to set ambitious federal climate target
Apple, Lime and hundreds of other businesses and investors signed a letter calling for the U.S. to cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030.
By Cailin Crowe • April 13, 2021 -
'Failing' US infrastructure needs new purpose beyond shovel-ready efforts: report
The Brookings Institution said federal investment should prioritize outcomes like equity over financing specific projects, supporting an overall mindset shift about the role of infrastructure.
By Chris Teale • April 13, 2021 -
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NYC e-cargo bikes lay groundwork for future of grocery delivery
The URB-E fleet vehicles tow cargo carts holding up to 800 pounds through New York City and Pasadena, CA, with more cities in its sights. "Last mile has to be electric," the company's CEO said.
By Sam Silverstein • April 13, 2021 -
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OpinionAccessible city planning starts with unbiased data insight
New tech in cities can sometimes do more harm than good. Considering inclusive datasets is an essential part of the process for cities to realize benefits, writes Humanising Autonomy CEO Maya Pindeus.
By Maya Pindeus • April 9, 2021 -
What's behind the California bullet train project's latest woes?
Two contracting teams said the state rail authority's inability to secure land is creating delays. Here's a look into what that means for the $100 billion project.
By Kim Slowey • April 9, 2021 -
It's time to 'redefine what infrastructure is,' says USCM president
Louisville, KY Mayor Greg Fischer said in a webinar that President Biden's American Jobs Plan will ready the U.S. for the future and "unleash" innovation.
By Chris Teale • April 8, 2021 -
Opinion
US building codes need a major retrofit to meet climate goals and spare consumers
The International Code Council, which recently rolled back local governments' say in energy efficiency regulations for buildings, needs to adapt to the times or step aside, writes Energy Innovation's Sara Baldwin.
By Sara Baldwin • April 7, 2021 -
$9.5B Los Angeles-area rail project awards 2 pre-development agreements
By working with competing concept teams, LA County Metro hopes to get the best options — and increase the likelihood of success — to connect the San Fernando Valley with LA's Westside.
By Joe Bousquin • April 6, 2021 -
Washington, DC zero waste bill is now law, though funding remains uncertain
The legislation aims to help DC reach its goal to divert 80% of waste from landfills and incinerators by 2032, following efforts in other major cities like New York, Seattle and San Francisco.
By Maria Rachal • April 5, 2021 -
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How the American Jobs Plan aims to shape 4 pillars of city infrastructure
The administration's package looks to inject billions of dollars into the country's digital infrastructure, water, transportation and housing needs, with emphasis on racial equity and climate resilience.
By Smart Cities Dive Team • April 1, 2021 -
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Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan has something for everyone. And that's its biggest risk.
While some groups praised the proposal, others found issues with its pitch of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, as well as raising taxes on businesses to pay for it.
By Joe Bousquin • March 31, 2021
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