NYC launches unit to combat harassment in the workplace

The Gender-Based Anti-Harassment Unit will offer more resources to tackle workplace harassment, which the city says has increased in the last three years.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 28, 2019

California governor sues Huntington Beach over lack of affordable housing compliance

The first-of-its-kind lawsuit continues an ongoing battle between the city and the state over zoning and housing mandates.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 28, 2019

How NYU's smart city-focused institute is helping mayors learn and engage

A collaboration with the U.S. Conference of Mayors is helping give city leaders a bigger role in innovation, where the private sector once dominated.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 28, 2019

FCC's 5G order faces further scrutiny in courts, Congress

The order to streamline deployment of small cell infrastructure came into effect this morning, but is being challenged legally and legislatively.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 25, 2019

GAATES, G3ict to align activities on inclusive urban design

Under the agreement, GAATES will donate its assets to G3ict and redeploy its work under the organization’s Smart Cities for All global initiative. 

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 24, 2019

Los Angeles' mobility data specification unlocks potential for data management

The API standard allows the city to gather, analyze and compare real-time data from MaaS companies — and can be duplicated in other cities, as well.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2019

Mayors fear federal shutdown's lasting effect on health, housing, transportation

As the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Winter Meeting kicked off, city leaders said they increasingly must fill in gaps left by lapsed federal programs.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 24, 2019

Report: Pedestrian deaths continue decade-long climb

Smart Growth America says the problem is a legacy of infrastructure that hasn't kept up with a population that wants — or needs — to walk.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 23, 2019

It's time for NYC to enhance its smart city status

Why Google and Amazon's latest moves in New York City should unite the five boroughs to modernize its communications infrastructure.

By Shrihari Pandit • Jan. 23, 2019

NUMO alliance forms to help 'rethink our cities' in the face of changing mobility

"My passion is transportation ... It's the glue of our lives," Robin Chase, executive chair of the alliance's steering committee, told Smart Cities Dive.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2019

Transportation for America releases micromobility policy guide

With dockless options expected to continue their ballooning expansion in 2019, policy problems will likely continue to arise.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 16, 2019

The GovLab releases step-by-step guide for people-led innovation

The toolkit highlights one of policymakers' most valuable assets: people and their expertise.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2019

'Transportation disaster' looms if cities are caught 'flat-footed' by innovation, AVs

A Transportation Research Board report said new mobility technologies present great opportunities, but leaders must make sure they are not blindsided by congestion and vehicle miles traveled (VMT).

By Chris Teale • Jan. 15, 2019

California's proposed budget includes $1.8B to address housing affordability, homelessness

Newly inaugurated Gov. Gavin Newsom provided a budget proposal with aggressive actions to increase housing production.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 14, 2019

Startup in Residence announces 2019 partnerships

The newly-selected startups will work on a volunteer basis over 16 weeks on their technology projects, with the potential to be awarded government contracts at the end of the program. 

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 11, 2019

Seattle tops ranking of best cities for STEM professionals

While the cities that topped the list are hardly surprising, the ranking does present some startling results: New York, soon to be home to Amazon, didn't even land in the top 50.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 11, 2019

Gallup survey: Tulsa, OK residents optimistic about future, but challenges remain

The first-of-its-kind study found that while a majority believe the city is moving in the right direction, more work needs to be done to help more people thrive.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 10, 2019

Las Vegas to manage smart city pilots using UrbanLeap platform

The company’s cloud-based management tool can create project visualizations, draw up contracts and give vendors and cities a platform to share information and feedback.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 10, 2019

Poll: Few Americans want government to restrict facial recognition tech

The Center for Data Innovation found only 26% of Americans want the government to "strictly limit" facial recognition technology.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 9, 2019

Boston mayor unveils housing security and economic mobility legislation

The 14-bill package aims to promote equity, opportunity and resilience by supporting small businesses and providing greater protections for low-income residents, among other efforts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2019

Seattle hires 'mobility czar' to prep for development challenges

The appointee will coordinate efforts including managing the right of way, ensuring the continued delivery of emergency services and making sure the city is working closely with its partners.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2019

This Verizon exec says the telecom is 'killing it' in 5G

We sat down with Lani Ingram, VP of Smart Communities, during CES to discuss inclusion, regulations and the challenge of standing out in the telecom industry. 

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 8, 2019

NYC expands Fair Fares program

The city announced new and updated efforts to expand access to more residents, offer new payment options and raise awareness of the program.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated March 6, 2019

DC to offer employees greater domestic violence protections

The city touted its "victim/survivor-centered" policy, which puts the focus on employees' safety and well-being.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2019

NYC marks 5th straight year of declining traffic deaths

Mayor Bill de Blasio is touting the reductions as a victory in the city's Vision Zero plan, which involved lowering speed limits, redesigning streets and upping enforcement of traffic laws.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 3, 2019