Toronto releases its first resilience strategy

The strategy aims to build on existing smart city efforts and provide a model for other coastal cities looking to respond to climate change. 

By Jason Plautz • June 5, 2019

Are cities the Green New Deal's most viable frontier?

New York City and Los Angeles want to put a local spin on the national version — though the plans may be tricky to replicate.

By Chris Teale • June 3, 2019

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From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

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Miami region releases collaborative resilience strategy

Resilient305 expands beyond climate issues to focus on cultivating financial stability and advancing public health priorities.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 31, 2019

Cincinnati chosen as next 'Beyond 34' city

The city aims to boost its recycling rate by adopting a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative focused on environmental and economic benefits.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2019

Changing how we approach public safety in smart cities

If police departments maintain a laser focus on people, promises and trust, strategically deployed technology can be an integral tool in reaching the goals that matter most.

By Kevin Taylor • May 29, 2019

Santa Monica, CA passes $800M plan to go carbon neutral by 2050

The ambitious Climate Action & Adaptation Plan will force a "paradigm shift" in the city, said chief sustainability officer Dean Kubani. 

By Jason Plautz • May 29, 2019

Nonprofit tests trash-collecting robot on Chicago River

Users eventually will be able to control Trashbot 24 hours a day via the internet as it herds small pieces of trash to a collection location.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 28, 2019

Bloomberg to fund 'America's Pledge' report on US climate progress

The former NYC mayor will grant $2.3 million to the University of Maryland’s Center for Global Sustainability and the Rocky Mountain Institute for the study.

By Jason Plautz • May 28, 2019

US Green Building Council to give 15 cities LEED certification assistance

Bank of America is funding it with a $500,000 grant which will help localities seek LEED v4.1, the latest edition of the green building program.

By Jason Plautz • May 24, 2019

Report: Mayors shift talking points to reflect health, environmental issues

Infrastructure and economic development remain the biggest concerns, but other areas have moved into the spotlight as city leaders deal with myriad issues.

By Chris Teale • May 24, 2019

Report: New spending makes DC best city for parks

The Trust for Public Land found that the nation's capital came in ahead of St. Paul, MN and Minneapolis, which had previously led the rankings.

By Jason Plautz • May 22, 2019

IBM expands AI technology platform for crop assessment

The Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture uses predictive technology and IoT data to identify and communicate crop management patterns for farmers.

By Kristin Musulin • May 22, 2019

Can Chicago bridge gaps between its prosperous downtown and underserved neighborhoods?

A report from the Chicago Central Area Committee implies cities could experience population loss without equal access to amenities like transit and digital connectivity.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 21, 2019

Seattle puts affordable housing, anti-displacement legislation on the docket

Mayor Jenny Durkan's Community Preference policy would target residents affected by neighborhood gentrification and unaffordability.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 17, 2019

NACTO partners with 5 cities on low-carbon transport projects

The mayors said they are committed to providing residents and visitors with more transportation options and making streets safer for users.

By Chris Teale • May 16, 2019

Carbon Disclosure Project recognizes 43 cities for climate, environment policies

Twenty-one American cities received "A" grades from the nonprofit, including Boston, Denver, New York City, San Francisco and Washington.

By Jason Plautz • May 14, 2019

Investors face $1.2T in costs from climate change inaction

A UN report calls on corporations and financial institutions to develop long-range assessments of climate change-associated risks and opportunities.

By Jason Plautz • May 13, 2019

Planning, training, redundancy: How Panama City, FL is flexing its preparedness 'muscle memory'

The city's assistant manager Jared Jones shared lessons learned after Hurricane Michael rocked the Florida Panhandle in 2018.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 10, 2019

Project Owl's 'clusterducks' are bringing emergency Wi-Fi networks to disaster-prone communities

Through a unique IoT and software solution, the IBM-backed project aims to keep first responders connected to the public in the event of a natural disaster.

By Kristin Musulin • May 9, 2019

Report: Miami needs 50K housing units to meet existing demand

The Connect Capital Miami report highlights the seriousness of the city's housing affordability crisis and provides recommendations to lessen the problem.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 8, 2019

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

Before the flood: How to plan and design proactive buyout programs that work

Buyout programs are empowering communities to prepare for natural disasters in advance, rather than scramble to salvage what’s left after storms subside.

By Brandy Bones • May 8, 2019

EVgo commits to powering chargers with 100% renewable energy

The electric vehicle charging network said it will rely on wind and solar energy, becoming the first in the United States to make such a commitment.

By Chris Teale • May 8, 2019

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