Governance: Page 48
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Q&A
How VR, 5G and P3s can enhance local hurricane preparedness
Venture Smarter director Rhonda Binda highlighted how the emergence of new tech and collaborative opportunities are helping cities boost resiliency in the face of natural disasters.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 8, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Mitigating America's food desert dilemma
Cities are moving away from one-off attempts to bring food to underserved areas and instead are looking to data-driven, comprehensive strategies.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 7, 2019 -
Smart Cities For All playbook focuses on accessibility for people with disabilities
The inclusivity guide calls on cities and their partners to prioritize people, economic assets, infrastructure, networking and enabling public policies.
By Chris Teale • May 7, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Privacy concerns abound as IoT devices grow in use
Lawmakers tackle safety and security issues, while an Internet Society survey said a majority of people find the devices "creepy."
By Chris Teale • May 6, 2019 -
State report highlights 2018 population growth in Sacramento, CA
Of the 10 largest cities, Sacramento had the largest percentage gain in population at 1.49%. Other cities like Chico and Oroville saw a more than 20% increase.
By Jason Plautz • May 3, 2019 -
Safe driving app takes top prize in US Ignite/AWS contest
How’s My Driving, empowering pedestrians and cyclists to report dangerous driving, won $50,000 in Amazon credits at a pitch event in Washington, DC.
By Chris Teale • Updated Sept. 20, 2019 -
Motus Ventures launches AI-focused fund
The Smart World Innovation Fund, which is projected to reach $30 million, aims to advance technologies such as robotics and internet of things.
By Jason Plautz • April 30, 2019 -
San Francisco supervisor introduces IPO tax proposal
Supervisor Gordon Mar introduced the proposal on the eve of Uber's IPO, noting he has enough support to get the ordinance on the Nov. 5 ballot.
By Jason Plautz • Updated May 10, 2019 -
Cities shouldn't be 'over prescriptive' in regulating new tech, say mobility leaders
At a roundtable in Washington, DC, representatives of dockless and ride-hailing companies warned of new laws that might constrain innovation.
By Chris Teale • April 26, 2019 -
7 cities honored with What Works Cities certification for data usage
The certification, part of Michael Bloomberg’s broad push to encourage leadership in local government, recognizes the use of data and evidence in decision-making.
By Chris Teale • April 25, 2019 -
San Francisco partners with RapidSOS, Uber to improve emergency response
The city will use location data from both companies to reduce response times and improve pinpointing where calls are coming from.
By Jason Plautz • April 24, 2019 -
NYC passes sweeping 'Climate Mobilization Act'
The legislation calls for cutting buildings emissions, installing green roofs and moving the city toward shutting its 24 gas-fired power plants.
By Chris Teale • April 22, 2019 -
Community buy-in and open dialogue are key in city, academia collaboration
Karen Lightman, executive director of the Metro21: Smart Cities Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, said relationships and engagement are crucial tools.
By Chris Teale • April 18, 2019 -
New York City releases API to clear up social service eligibility
It will not automatically sign anyone up for benefits, but offers the data to link up individual and household information to benefits eligibility.
By Jason Plautz • April 17, 2019 -
Columbus, OH to spend millions to increase housing capacity, affordability
The city council approved grants to fund developments and the city issued an RFP with area partners to begin a regional housing study.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 17, 2019 -
Business groups try to kill San Francisco's tax to fund homelessness programs
Two business groups and an anti-tax alliance say Proposition C is unconstitutional because it didn't pass in November with two-thirds approval.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 16, 2019 -
Google Fiber will pay Louisville, KY $3.8M to restore infrastructure
The company, which ended its service in the city on Monday, will cover costs needed to remove cable from roads, pave streets and remove above-ground infrastructure.
By Jason Plautz • April 16, 2019 -
Boise, ID joins AARP's age-friendly community network
It's the first city in Idaho to commit to making age-friendly improvements to health, wellness and quality of life through the program.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 15, 2019 -
President Trump, FCC announce new 5G spectrum auction, $20.4B rural fund
Trump said equity of access, particularly in rural areas that don't have access to broadband, is at the center of both announcements.
By Chris Teale • April 15, 2019 -
New innovation program will assist small cities, rural governments
Local government network ELGL and startup UrbanLeap launched the "Small Places, Big Ideas Innovation Cohort" for cities with 30,000 people or less.
By Chris Teale • April 12, 2019 -
Seattle Innovation Advisory Council to focus on resilience, housing solutions
The IAC will look to use data and technology to address disaster response and preparedness, homelessness and housing affordability.
By Chris Teale • April 11, 2019 -
Innovation must 'disentangle' from tech as cities look to move forward
Speakers at an event to mark the release of the "Future of U.S. Cities" handbook said innovation can be as simple as making a permitting process more efficient.
By Chris Teale • April 10, 2019 -
Global mayors sign pledge to better manage tourism
The pledge calls on cities and private partners to explore how tools like big data can be used to "make tourism a true contributor to the development of inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities."
By Jason Plautz • April 9, 2019 -
Supreme Court refuses to hear homeless camping ban
The case, Martin v. City of Boise, challenged the city's ability to enforce anti-vagrancy ordinances. The decision from SCOTUS maintains such enforcement is unconstitutional.
By Chris Teale , Kristin Musulin • Updated Dec. 17, 2019 -
To manage IoT data, cities need 'system of systems' to break silos
With 200 billion connected devices expected worldwide by 2031, speakers at Smart Cities Connect said more collaboration is needed to produce results.
By Chris Teale • April 8, 2019