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Mayors to prioritize infrastructure, tech investments in COVID recovery: survey
The study by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Siemens USA found that with budgets taking a major hit from the pandemic, mayors see these investments as key ways to generate jobs.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 16, 2020 -
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'Aggressive' federal aid would push US to net zero emissions by 2050: report
America's Pledge released its fourth-annual U.S. climate analysis, finding to its "great surprise" that the pandemic is not slowing climate progress.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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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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Austin, TX affordable housing map illustrates perks of transit proximity
Ahead of a vote on Austin's proposed $7.1B Project Connect transit system, the city built an interactive map tracking income-restricted housing to aid equitable mobility and prevent potential displacement.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 11, 2020 -
Barnes, Elvert. (2020). "05.Thursday.BaltimoreMD.23July2020" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
NACTO selects 10 cities for pandemic street design grants
The cities will receive $25,000 to transform streets by addressing inequities like access to healthcare, COVID-19 information or outdoor dining.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 1, 2020 -
Senate Democrats reveal climate plan to achieve net-zero carbon economy
The report calls on Congress to spend at least 2% of annual U.S. GDP on climate actions and require federal regulators to ensure publicly-traded companies disclose climate risks.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 27, 2020 -
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Rethinking the 20-minute city in light of police shootings, COVID-19
Although the concept of the "walkable" city is not new, the pandemic and protests against systemic racism present an opportunity for city leaders to incorporate a lens of racial equity into their neighborhood planning, according to Gensler's urban strategies and design leader.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 25, 2020 -
Opinion
In the race to re-occupancy, policies must consider how modern buildings operate
City leaders must view the slow return to offices as an opportunity to make smart adjustments to building operations that can be modified amid shifting guidelines.
By Tim Curran • Aug. 24, 2020 -
Radic, Ivan. (2020). "Kind sitzt am Computer. Fernunterricht während der Coronavirus Pandemie" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Tennessee dedicates $3M to bridge Chattanooga students' digital divide
The Tennessee Community CARES funding will support a public-private partnership that aims to provide free high-speed internet to 28,000 students learning at home.
By Katie Pyzyk , Kristin Musulin • Updated Sept. 30, 2020 -
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (2020). "Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2" [Image]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Pilot shows early COVID-19 detection in city wastewater
The project in the City of Ashkelon, Israel, can pinpoint coronavirus infections by streets and neighborhoods, which could help mitigate spread and keep lockdowns localized.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 19, 2020 -
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OpinionA greenway is more than just a pretty park — it's a catalyst for change
Greenways offer a breath of fresh air, but when planning and building them, leaders must realize their full potential for social and economic impact.
By Todd Antoine • Aug. 18, 2020 -
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NACTO playbook weaves kid-friendly design into open street plans
The Designing Streets for Kids initiative aims to help cities keep children safe and entertained outside, particularly as many are stuck at home due to the pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 7, 2020 -
Avian-friendly buildings are not just for the birds
Howard County, MD is the latest jurisdiction to mandate bird-friendly construction standards, but it's not just the cardinals and hummingbirds that stand to benefit.
By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 7, 2020 -
Mandated energy efficiency scores would influence home buying: ACEEE
An empirical study of how U.S. homeowners value energy efficiency information found that homebuyers are more likely to purchase an efficient home if that data is presented in a listing.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Houston votes to put the 'emphasis on walking' in future development
City councilmembers unanimously backed new ordinances that look to encourage pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use development near public transportation.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Photo by Matthew Lapiska, NYC DDC
NYC seeks 30 firms for 'inspirational' public building projects
The city's Department of Design and Construction has issued two RFPs for architectural and technical design services to support its Project Excellence Program.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 5, 2020 -
The image by Nico Düsing is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
OpinionHousing is healthcare. It's time for Congress to shore up LIHTC
Congress must enact a minimum 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit rate to ensure affordable housing projects remain financially viable amid the pandemic.
By David Rowe • Aug. 4, 2020 -
The top 10 cities for construction workers: study
Small and midsize cities pay above-average construction wages and boast modest costs of living that make them excellent locations for workers in the industry, according to a new analysis.
By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 3, 2020 -
Great Recession erased 30 years of rising homeownership rates: GAO
The U.S. Government Accountability Office examined historical homeownership trends in nine major cities following the financial crisis — and hinted at trends to come in a post-COVID world.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 3, 2020 -
Opinion
6 steps for mitigating elevator-related health concerns
Paradoxically, in the COVID-19 era, a technology that contributed so much to the physical composition of cities has become its Achilles' heel.
By Rachel Keeney & Eamon Welch • July 30, 2020 -
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DOE releases blueprint for national quantum internet
Increased speed and security could present vast benefits to cities, including the production of more sensitive sensors to monitor for traffic and pollution levels.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2020 -
Permission granted by Pittsburgh International Airport
Construction begins on Pittsburgh International Airport microgrid
The microgrid will completely power PIT by next summer, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative among major U.S. airports.
By Chris Teale • July 23, 2020 -
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Architecture firm reimagines NYC without cars
The Practice for Architecture and Urbanism unveiled a proposal for Manhattan to re-purpose its roadways, which make up 30% of the borough.
By Cailin Crowe • July 22, 2020 -
The image by jparise is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
High-income homes responsible for 25% more GHG: study
The carbon footprint of wealthy neighborhoods can be up to 15 times higher than lower-income areas, according to a new University of Michigan study.
By Jason Plautz • July 21, 2020 -
4 things to know before taking on an infrastructure project
Deciding to bid on an infrastructure project involves evaluating internal and external factors. Experts say make sure you consider these four.
By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2020 -
The image by Martin Snicer is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
Opinion3 steps to optimize buildings for the safe return of employees
The time has come to lean into smart technologies, get employees back at their desks and begin the process of rebuilding economies.
By Glenn Lurie • July 16, 2020
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