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Atlanta's first 'Smart Neighborhood' is under development
Homes in the neighborhood will have in-home battery energy storage and voice control features, among other features.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 12, 2018 -
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Bipartisan congressional caucus introduces infrastructure guidelines
In their report, the group said the quality of U.S. infrastructure has lagged other countries and faces a potential $2 trillion gap by 2025.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2018 -
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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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Amazon could be leaning toward Boston for new HQ2
The company's leasing efforts in the seaport city mimic the first phase of its HQ2 plan.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2018 -
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How new roadway material tech could help save infrastructure
Scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands are developing new technologies to replace traditional roadway materials with self-healing asphalt.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 10, 2018 -
AT&T will launch IoT service to monitor bridge, railway safety
The AT&T Smart Cities Structure Monitoring service will outfit city infrastructure with sensors to detect structural changes such as cracks or tilts.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 10, 2018 -
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Deep DiveTo build an inclusive smart city, look through an age-friendly lens
As the aging population expands, some cities are implementing strategic plans to ensure the needs of seniors are met — especially in terms of mobility and housing.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2018 -
$75B Senate bridge bill gains transportation industry support
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association said 23% of the nation's bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018 -
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Proposed California bill would mandate greater housing density near transit
The bill was introduced to combat the state's housing shortage and affordability problems.
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Las Vegas pilot will test solar-powered information boards
The digital kiosks will offer transportation updates and other informative city-related content.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Boston sees renewed call for $10B seawall in wake of devastating storm
A recent winter storm, combined with a high tide, caused downtown Boston to be flooded with icy seawater.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Resiliency at center of $1.5B Seaport San Diego design
Sea-level rise and potential seismic activity are two of the factors influencing the project's design.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018 -
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Illinois announces master contracts for smart street lighting initiative
The effort is part of Gov. Bruce Rauner's push to make Illinois the "first smart state in the nation."
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2018 -
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Smart building tech yields utility savings up to 18%
The study, which examined office and retail space, hotels and hospitals, found each segment has significant differences in smart technology adoption.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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Deep Dive6 trends that will define smart cities in 2018
From 5G to microtransit, cities will face significant tech, transportation and innovation advancements in the new year.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Boston establishes $10M private donor fund to combat homelessness
The fund will be used to create 200 units of long-term housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Hurricane Harvey recovery puts the squeeze on Houston's training centers
Though the 2017 hurricane season resulted in job losses for some industries, demand for skilled construction workers is booming.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018 -
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After surprise reversal in New Hampshire, FirstNet clinches contracts in all 50 states
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu made an eleventh hour decision to opt in to the federal nationwide communications network.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 29, 2017 -
AECOM, Burns & McDonnell join forces for Kansas City airport contract
The announcement comes after the Kansas City Council voted to void an existing MOU for the development of the new $1 billion terminal.
By Kim Slowey , Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017 -
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San Jose, CA approves tiny house village for the homeless
Three potential sites are expected to be named by next month.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 19, 2017 -
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Deep DiveHow the GOP tax overhaul could affect cities
Congress is expected to pass a tax overhaul this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for cities, construction, energy and more.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2017 -
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Salt Lake City approves housing plan, urges others to follow suit
The city's plan focuses mainly on affordable housing, but leaders say they can't go it alone and others need to step up.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Developer plans 27-acre 'mini-city' for downtown Atlanta
The site, which is a proposed location for Amazon's HQ2, would be the largest area development in 50 years.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2017 -
14 Boston-area cities collaborate to form housing partnership
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker also announced a $10 million plan to create 135,000 housing units throughout the state by 2025.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Report: Feds will allocate more transportation funds to states that raise taxes to pay for infrastructure
Infrastructure plans have fallen by the wayside as the Trump administration has prioritized repeal of Obamacare, tax reform and other initiatives.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2017 -
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New Hampshire becomes the first state to opt out of FirstNet
The state will use an alternative service provider to build and maintain its emergency communications network.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 11, 2017
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