Are flying cars close? Leaders say yes, but doubts linger

While uncertainty swirls around issues of infrastructure, safety and regulations, industry leaders say eVTOLs are on track to launch soon.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 25, 2019

Atlanta becomes 100th LEED certified city

The city's resilience plan, with initiatives around clean energy, electric vehicle car-sharing and more, played a role in achieving certification.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 22, 2019

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Top 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.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

Sidewalk Labs wants out of Google's data-collection shadow

Following the release of its digital innovation appendix, the company's head of urban systems explained the challenges of innovating the real estate sector.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 21, 2019

Parsons names 10 Smart Cities Challenge semifinalists

The company will name the Transforming Intersections contest winner in April, helping the finalist get an intersection solution pilot program up and running.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 18, 2019

To get to net zero, cities need to think wider than buildings

Solutions to climate change may lie in some old-fashioned values, like building strong communities, relying on neighbors and believing that design matters. 

By Tom Sieniewicz • Nov. 14, 2019

Frisco, TX mayor shares 'secret ingredient' to being fastest-growing US city

The Dallas suburb ranked No. 1 on a fastest-growing U.S. cities list. This is no surprise to Mayor Jeff Cheney, who says Frisco is adding nearly 1,000 residents a month. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 12, 2019

5 strategic shifts that are making cities smarter: report

ABI Research identified the many ways cities are becoming more advanced and efficient, ranging from digital twins to smart spaces.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 11, 2019

NTSB recommends mandatory helmet laws, protected bike lanes

The group compiled a bicyclist safety report for the first time in 47 years following pedestrian and traffic deaths that have reached their highest level since 1990.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2019

Bay Area nonprofit issues RFP for $150M Apple housing fund

The Apple Affordable Housing Fund will support "shovel ready" projects that employ sustainable building methods and are located in areas served by transit.

By Jason Plautz , Kristin Musulin • Updated March 4, 2020

Cincinnati wants to calm traffic with street mural program

The Paint the Streets program will allow residents to create neighborhood street murals, improving pedestrian safety to meet Vision Zero goals.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 4, 2019

Turning everyday street lights into smart city superstars

Cities can leverage existing real estate like lampposts to become the IoT magnet for many city services not offered today.

By Glenn Buck • Nov. 1, 2019

Sidewalk Labs, Waterfront Toronto resolve differences to advance development plan

Local leaders warned the plan is "not a done deal," but allowed it to proceed to the formal evaluation phase after several concerns were addressed.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 1, 2019

U. of Michigan to build $300M Detroit innovation center on defunct jail site

The 14-acre research site is expected to serve 1,000 students focused on tech issues like mobility, AI and cybersecurity. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 31, 2019

Bloomberg Philanthropies wants to breathe new life into boring blacktop

The organization launched the Asphalt Art Initiative to equip 10 cities with tools and grants to pursue colorful street art projects.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 29, 2019

Electric revolution: How are cities overcoming EV range anxiety?

Cities need a wide-ranging strategy if they are to help more residents go electric in a way that is accessible and equitable, analysts say.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 17, 2019

St. Louis releases inaugural energy benchmarking report for buildings

More efficient building performance would reduce the city's GHG emissions by at least 11%, saving more than $65 million in annual energy costs. 

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 16, 2019

Property values 'thrive' near transit, study finds

APTA and the National Association of Relators saw jumps in residential and commercial buildings' sale prices when located a half-mile from public transit.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 15, 2019

5 key ways to reduce GHG emissions in building construction

A report from C40 Cities, Arup and the University of Leeds recommends efficient material design and the use of low-carbon concrete to cut GHG emissions.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 11, 2019

Mayors announce Global Green New Deal at C40 Summit

A coalition of 94 mayors showed support of the deal, intended to encourage emissions reduction in the transportation, buildings, industry and waste sectors.

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 10, 2019

Boston to require carbon neutral design for new city buildings

The city's updated Climate Action Plan calls for decarbonizing large buildings, which could cut citywide emissions nearly 40% by 2050. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 9, 2019

House bill would provide $250M to close digital divide

The Digital Equity Act of 2019 would create grant programs to promote digital literacy and support digital inclusion projects on the local level. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 3, 2019

NYC picks 9 buildings for 'deep energy retrofits'

The retrofits follow the passage of the Climate Mobilization Act, which set a goal to reduce government operation emissions 50% by 2030. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 2, 2019

Minneapolis pilots 'mobility hubs'

The hubs will increase access to a variety of low-carbon transportation options such as public transit and e-scooters in an effort to reduce automobile trips.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2019

Pittsburgh launches center of excellence for high-performance buildings

The city is the second in the world to join the UN program and will work to reduce the effects of climate change through sustainable building design.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 30, 2019

Smart cities must build resilient water strategies

We can't let crisis be the guiding planning principal. There are vast opportunities for water recycling in the U.S., and clear reasons to do so. 

By Jon Freedman • Sept. 30, 2019