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12 major cities pledge fossil fuel divestment
The C40 Cities-backed declaration "sends a huge signal to the marketplace" that governments are prioritizing a green COVID-19 recovery, said NYC climate advisor Dan Zarrilli.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 22, 2020 -
Flying cars are on the ‘horizon of a reimagined tomorrow’ in LA
The World Economic Forum and City of Los Angeles unveiled seven key principles to pave the way for safe, equitable and sustainable urban air mobility.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 18, 2020 -
NYC, DC lead 10 US cities in global smart city rankings
The Institute for Management Development said the world's smartest cities have embraced technology, allowing them to fare better in managing the coronavirus pandemic and related recovery efforts.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 17, 2020 -
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How to participate in the 2020 Smart Cities Dive Awards
Industry Dive is gearing up for the 2020 Dive Awards. We want to hear your ideas on the cities, leaders and technology that stood out.
By Smart Cities Dive Team • Sept. 17, 2020 -
Szekely, Pedro. (2017). "Chicago skyline" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Equity sits at the center of Chicago’s new transit development plan
The policy plan is designed to advance racial equity, public health and climate resilience via pedestrian-friendly development near transit hubs, particularly in underinvested neighborhoods.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 16, 2020 -
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 -
How to forge ahead when city leadership falls victim to COVID-19
The vulnerability of even the most authoritative leaders suggests cities must devise plans to keep governments running when officials need to step back.
By Adina Solomon • Sept. 16, 2020 -
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ColumnRethinking the humble curb
Competition for curb space is increasing. As more people, more services and more companies compete for curbside access, there needs to be constant thought about how this valuable space is allocated and managed.
By Wes Guckert, PTP • Sept. 16, 2020 -
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An urbanist’s guide to creating effective mobility pilots
Harvard Kennedy School visiting fellow David Zipper outlined the dos and don'ts of piloting mobility tech to aid governments in navigating uncertainty.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 15, 2020 -
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Consolidation and leverage: how to maximize your agency’s spend
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By Tammy Rimes, MPA • Sept. 15, 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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Transit agencies vow to pursue industrywide COVID response strategy
Over 100 public transit agencies have signed the APTA Health and Safety Commitments Program, aiming to streamline the industry's recovery.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 10, 2020 -
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CDC taps Philadelphia to pilot COVID vaccines
The City of Philadelphia and four states were selected to pilot a vaccine program as early as Nov. 1, but the jurisdictions still face many unknowns.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 9, 2020 -
O'Connor, Josh. (2009). "Wildfire" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Deep DiveWildfires, COVID deliver one-two punch to West Coast cities
More than 1.6 million acres have burned in California this year alone while cities scramble to protect resident health amid the challenges of COVID-19.
By Catherine Arnold • Updated Sept. 9, 2020 -
Screenshot from Climate Mayors webinar.
Texas mayors: Climate issues will shape November elections
The mayors of Austin, Houston and San Antonio emphasized the importance of a climate-focused COVID-19 recovery, much of which will be determined by voters this fall.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 3, 2020 -
Becker1999. (2020). "Solidarity with Kenosha" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Deep DiveGovernments are declaring racism a health crisis. What comes next?
Milwaukee County's 2019 resolution blazed a trail for more than 120 U.S. governments in denouncing racism. Now, leaders must look internally to prioritize equitable budgeting and employee training.
By Cailin Crowe • Updated Oct. 6, 2020 -
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Cities are one step closer to a LEED-like standard for waste management
After years of work, the SWEEP accreditation system is reaching a notable milestone. Those behind it hope to improve data standardization and drive sustainable materials management policies across the U.S.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Aug. 31, 2020 -
Valadi, Sam. (2012). "Empire State - New York City" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
OpinionIt’s time to reimagine a greener New York that mitigates extreme heat
The city should invest in more green infrastructure like parks, green roofs and street trees to tackle the health effects of extreme heat that disproportionately impact communities of color.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 31, 2020 -
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New resource aims to help cities improve data sharing across boundaries
US Ignite and the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions recommend smart cities pursue a common data-sharing approach.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 31, 2020 -
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Revel returns to NYC streets with new safety features
After the deaths of three riders forced service to stop last month, the company said it is back with a mandatory in-app safety test and helmet selfie requirement, among other features.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 28, 2020 -
Eden, Janine and Jim. (2020). "Miss Lily's Jerk Shack" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Chicago outdoor dining challenge to help restaurants survive winter
The city is crowdsourcing design ideas for outdoor seating to help restaurants as winter approaches and the pandemic stretches on.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 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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GHSA calls for unified leadership on micromobility rules, safety
Local governments should be given as much flexibility as possible to regulate the devices and provide infrastructure for their safe use, the Governors Highway Safety Association reports.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 27, 2020 -
Ransomware attacks ‘raising the bar’ as cities struggle to respond
Smart Cities Dive looked at the increasingly sophisticated methods hackers deploy to extort money and ways cities can better prepare.
By Chris Teale • 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
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