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Sept. 13, 2021

Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine

The requirements will impact some 80 million workers, in addition to many working for the government and federal contractors, the White House said.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 10, 2021

Reporting requirements for the American Rescue Plan Act money—what cities and counties should consider

Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Funding pr...

By Jack Reagan • Sept. 9, 2021

Are federal AV investigations a first step toward federal regulation? Not necessarily, experts say

Even with growing pressure on the federal government to increase autonomous vehicle oversight, industry watchers don't consider new NHTSA investigations into Tesla's Autopilot and similar technologies a sign of impending change. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 7, 2021

Los Angeles approves 100% clean energy by 2035, moving original target up by a decade

The LA100 plan would see the city replace its natural gas electricity generation with wind, solar and battery storage, while also improving energy efficiency and transmission.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 2, 2021

Pittsburgh City Council approves unified fiber network for municipal buildings

The NetPGH initiative would lay the backbone that allows Pittsburgh to install connected infrastructure and launch smart cities projects.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 31, 2021

Cintas Lab Coat Dispensing Program

The Department of Chemistry at Wayne State University is dedicated to research, education, and outreach efforts that benefit Detroit, the State of Michigan and the world.

Aug. 31, 2021

A low-cost approach to managing building inspections and risk mitigation challenges facing local and county governments

A low-cost approach to managing building inspections and risk mitigation challenges facing local and county governments

By Jeff Roth • Aug. 30, 2021

DC flexible housing subsidy shows promise for addressing homelessness, researchers say

Participants used 29% fewer homelessness services, and 88% of them remained in stable housing, in the program's first year, but more time and research will be key to determining the program's long-term effectiveness, said Urban Institute and DC government researchers.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 26, 2021

Codes of conduct and ethics in the public sector

Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.In a two-p...

By Shelline Bennett • Aug. 23, 2021

Energy efficiency is for renters, too

Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The summer...

By Laurie Mazur • Aug. 20, 2021

Improving early intervention: Overcoming the top five challenges

Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The health...

By Ted Hill • Aug. 18, 2021

As heat island effects worsen due to climate change, cities try to adapt

Cities are adding cooling measures like trees and lighter pavement to reduce urban heat island effects as record temperatures sweep the nation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 17, 2021

San Francisco to require proof of full vaccinations for indoor dining and entertainment

The city's mandate will begin Aug. 20 for customers and Oct. 14 for employees. 

By Julie Littman • Aug. 13, 2021

The growing threat of supply chain attacks

Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Cyber atta...

By Carlos Perez, Tyler Hudak • Aug. 13, 2021

What’s in the infrastructure bill for smart cities?

The Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grant program would offer funds to governments for new tech demo projects pertaining to transportation, energy efficiency and connectivity.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 12, 2021

Hope renewed for Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail

A new Illinois commission could accelerate development of high-speed rail in the state, as U.S. passenger rail is poised to receive a $66 billion injection from the bipartisan infrastructure deal.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 12, 2021

NYC Meatpacking District to adopt open streets permanently

As U.S. cities have struggled to maintain the open streets programs they implemented during the pandemic, the Manhattan neighborhood has embraced the concept with plans to close six blocks to vehicle traffic.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 11, 2021

‘An enormous lift’: Biden’s goal of 50% EV sales by 2030 will test supply chains, utilities, experts say

Biden's lofty goal will run in tandem to investments in EV infrastructure. But other supports, like to manufacturing supply chains, are needed as well.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 11, 2021

Bring renewed purpose and civic pride to traditional municipal centers

Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Vibrant ci...

By Andrew Moore • Aug. 11, 2021

Converting commercial real estate into residential units could benefit cities and counties

Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Even befor...

By Andy Castillo • Aug. 10, 2021

Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims

The city claims the company violated an ordinance requiring it provide its gig workers with paid sick and safe time. 

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 10, 2021

Application modernization is key to improving customer experience

Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The pandem...

By Phil Fuster • Aug. 9, 2021

Supreme Court ends CDC’s eviction moratorium

The decision comes as new data shows that states and localities have distributed just 11% of the federal rent relief dollars, intended to prevent eviction for millions of U.S. residents.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Aug. 27, 2021

Massachusetts Supreme Court blocks Uber, Lyft-backed gig worker ballot measure

The effort, backed by major gig economy leaders, would have classified workers as independent contractors rather than employees.

By Chris Teale • Updated June 21, 2022