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Cornell designs statewide IoT network to close New York's digital divide
The first-of-its-kind project, supported by a National Science Foundation grant, aims to increase internet access and resident trust in new technologies.
By Chris Teale • Oct. 5, 2020 -
Pittsburgh mayor: To push a green economy, speak to citizens' pocketbooks
In a Climate Mayors webinar on Thursday, mayors in the Ohio Valley region said people whose jobs rely on fossil fuels must not be left behind.
By Chris Teale • Oct. 2, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Cities push ahead on EEaaS as private sector plays catch up
Forms of Energy Efficiency as a Service have existed for decades as alternative funding mechanisms in cities. Now, as technologies accelerate and COVID-19 continues, the private sector wants in.
By Chris Teale • Oct. 1, 2020 -
Climate change had its presidential debate moment. What did we learn?
President Donald Trump said humans contribute to changing climate "to an extent," and that "forest management" is a key to addressing California wildfires. Joe Biden vowed no more coal or oil-fired plants built.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Bay Area mayors push back on remote work strategy
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said they “cannot support” the proposal amid concerns about the vitality of downtown economies.
By Chris Teale • Updated Oct. 16, 2020 -
NYC makes outdoor dining, open streets permanent
The city's Open Restaurants program has 10,000 participating eateries and has saved about 100,000 jobs, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 28, 2020 -
LA Metro's $400B long-range plan pledges more transit, less congestion
The 30-year blueprint aims to achieve an 81% increase in daily transit trips and a 19% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions via new rail, freeway, bike and pedestrian projects.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 28, 2020 -
McAllen, TX's communitywide Wi-Fi to bridge digital divide
The border city of 140,000 people has been pummeled by the coronavirus and inequality, and with students back to distance learning, the new network can help get every resident online.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 25, 2020 -
Airbnb data portal to aid city tourism economies amid COVID-19
City Portal will give governments and tourism organizations more insight on local Airbnb listings, potentially boosting tourism spend and tax revenue.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 24, 2020 -
California mandates all new passenger vehicle sales be zero-emission by 2035
The goal could reduce the state's greenhouse gas emissions over 35% from cars statewide, fast tracking California's climate goals as the state grapples with a series of destructive wildfires.
By Kavya Balaraman • Sept. 24, 2020 -
Opinion
Governments must demand better election technology
The 2020 election will likely be the most contentious in a generation. We need to ensure we are using modern tools that provide the voting security needed in the 21st century.
By Matt Dunne • Sept. 22, 2020 -
House passes massive clean energy bill amid Trump veto threat
The House passed its Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act on Thursday, though the White House earlier this week indicated the president was likely to veto the bill, despite support in the Senate.
By Catherine Morehouse • Updated Sept. 25, 2020 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Q&A
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 -
'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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
Wildfires, 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 -
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