Dallas unveils new initiative to curb child poverty

The Child Poverty Action Lab aims to break the generational cycle of child poverty, and reduce it by 50% in 20 years.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 28, 2018

Atlanta to enhance job opportunities through new Center for Workforce Innovation

An initial $2 million investment from partners will support three career tracks: aircraft technical skills, IT and skilled trades like carpentry and electrical construction.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 28, 2018

How cities are affected by the federal climate report — and how they're fighting back

Extreme weather threatens to destroy urban areas while transportation systems may buckle, but there is optimism that city leaders will keep moving things forward.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 27, 2018

Lessons learned: How smaller cities can get smart

Every municipality, regardless of its size and means, faces challenges when it comes to serving citizens. It’s critical for local governments to find a way around these barriers.

By Matt Bosch • Nov. 26, 2018

How cutting parking requirements could reduce congestion in cities

Architecture firm Woods Bagot unveiled its MORE LA initiative this month, which explores how surface lots could be reused in new ways and help ease other issues.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 26, 2018

Poll: Texting while driving viewed as widespread problem in cities

Respondents in Denver and Houston expressed the most concern about texting and driving, while NYC and San Francisco topped the list of cities that worry about texting and walking.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 20, 2018

Bloomberg Philanthropies, partners announce 10 cities for economic mobility project

Participants will work with advisors from Bloomberg's What Works Cities to develop data-driven practices that measure barriers to economic progress.

By Jason Plautz • Updated June 19, 2019

Emerging signs of US-EU smart city collaboration

The recent Smart City Expo World Congress highlighted there's more that can be done for international partnerships, and significant efforts are underway.

By Jon Glasco • Nov. 20, 2018

Trump to nominate acting EPA head Wheeler for permanent top spot

Wheeler has directed multiple efforts to roll back environmental regulations, including vehicle efficiency standards and rules on coal plant mercury emissions, carbon pollution and ash disposal. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 19, 2018

NYC, Barcelona and Amsterdam partner to protect digital rights

The Cities Coalition for Digital Rights will develop policies and resources to protect citizens in areas including universal and equal internet access and data protection.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 19, 2018

How to kill congestion? AVs, transit and flying taxis, experts say

On the second and final day of LA CoMotion in Los Angeles, speakers called for new approaches to curb gridlock, and to find ways to cut car usage.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 19, 2018

35 communities join Neighborly accelerator for community broadband

Participants will be led through the full process of creating a broadband network, including an education curriculum, in collaboration with private sector partners and nonprofits.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 16, 2018

US, Southeast Asian nations enter smart cities agreement

The partnership paves the way for U.S. companies to develop digital infrastructure in Southeast Asian cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 16, 2018

Cities grapple with 'white hot' pace of change in mobility

On the first day of LA CoMotion in Los Angeles, speakers reflected on how quickly innovations have come about, but continued to find the dockless issue a sticky one.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 16, 2018

Chief resilience officers from 8 cities gather to address racism, inequity

100 Resilient Cities and the City of Boston are hosting a three-day gathering on creating equitable and resilient cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 15, 2018

Tiny but mighty: How 3 small cities are using their Mayors Challenge winnings

Georgetown, TX; Huntington, WV and New Rochelle, NY had two main things in common: they're big on ideas and short on resources.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 15, 2018

How Amazon's HQ2 decision could impact transit

Northern Virginia and New York City have big plans for infrastructure, while the future may be a little murkier on that front in Nashville, TN.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 14, 2018

Fixing Chicago's freight rail congestion

Chicago is America's busiest freight rail hub, but severe congestion has stakeholders investing in infrastructure and technological improvements.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 12, 2018

For drone deliveries, the sky's the limit

Medical and package deliveries are key, while some cities participating in a new program by the Federal Aviation Administration are looking to logistics and border control.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 12, 2018

How using data helps cities build community, move past 'partisan disagreement'

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh and Tulsa, OK Mayor G.T. Bynum said they have seen tangible results from using data analytics to make decisions.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 12, 2018

8 speakers from Smart City Expo World Congress 2018 to follow on Twitter

The world's largest smart city expo is here — and Smart Cities Dive will help you keep up with it.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Birmingham, AL to launch microtransit pilot program

The city issued an RFP for an on-demand service that will operate within city limits over a one-year pilot period.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 12, 2018

National League of Cities releases universal basic income guide

The toolkit provides information and best practices for cities considering a UBI program, which it says can improve social equality and equity.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 9, 2018

Dallas sees promise in smart city living lab pilot

A report from the Dallas Innovation Alliance found the Smart Cities Living Lab boosted business revenue and pedestrian traffic, while energy usage dropped 35% thanks to smart lighting.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 9, 2018

Anchorage, AK named winner of Bloomberg Philanthropies 2018 Public Art Challenge

The city won $1 million for its Solutions for Energy and Equity through Design (SEED) Lab project, which builds collaborations to fight climate change.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 8, 2018