P3s can help cities avoid 'darker side' of 5G

Speakers at DC5G said cities must be deliberate about their efforts to roll out small cells and engage early with the private sector on use cases.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 5, 2019

Microsoft to build smart cities tech hub in Syracuse, NY

Through a partnership with Microsoft, the city hopes to build on its "Syracuse Surge" strategy to develop south downtown with tech investments.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 1, 2019

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Smart Cities Technology and Data

Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

Sidewalk Labs, Waterfront Toronto resolve differences to advance development plan

Local leaders warned the plan is "not a done deal," but allowed it to proceed to the formal evaluation phase after several concerns were addressed.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 1, 2019

U. of Michigan to build $300M Detroit innovation center on defunct jail site

The 14-acre research site is expected to serve 1,000 students focused on tech issues like mobility, AI and cybersecurity. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 31, 2019

StreetLight Data, Siemens partner to support EV deployments

The partnership will enable city planners to identify and prioritize the best locations for charging stations to maximize EV adoption and use.

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 31, 2019

Uber challenges LADOT scooter, bike suspension

Uber requested a hearing with Los Angeles officials to determine if the city was right to suspend Jump devices over a data-sharing dispute.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Nov. 15, 2019

Johannesburg refuses to pay ransom after cyberattack

The group Shadow Kill Hackers said it would release city data if Johannesburg did not pay a ransom of four bitcoin by Tuesday. That deadline passed and no information has been leaked. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 30, 2019

Bloomberg Philanthropies map displays cities' innovation investments

A report published with OECD found that despite moves toward greater innovation, cities struggle with adequate self-evaluations and follow-up. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 28, 2019

3 federal agencies launch $1M disaster response and resiliency challenge

The Accelerate R2 Network Challenge has support from the Economic Development Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and FirstNet.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 25, 2019

Philadelphia's IT plan focuses on digital equity, tech coordination

The city's first IT Strategic Plan aims to improve the use of technology across government, and recognizes how IT has become more public-facing.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 21, 2019

FCC approves T-Mobile, Sprint merger

The proposed deal still needs to survive a lawsuit brought by multiple state attorneys general before it can become official.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 18, 2019

Why video intelligence is driving smart city transformation

Data-driven solutions have emerged for transforming everyday video content into security and operational intelligence.

By Stephanie Weagle • Oct. 15, 2019

Transit Tech Lab names 2020 startups

The nine startups will offer solutions to three challenges facing New York's transit system: accessibility, revenue generation and traffic coordination.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Feb. 28, 2020

Chicago mayor to pitch controversial IT, fleet department merger

To help chip away at the city's $838 million budget shortfall, Mayor Lightfoot will propose the merger despite cybersecurity concerns. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 14, 2019

Google Maps adds voice guidance for visually impaired

The new feature aims to boost pedestrian safety by proactively telling users if they are on the correct route through spoken notifications. 

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 14, 2019

How resident mistrust plays into cities' uncertain futures

Transparency and engagement are key to address resident skepticism about new smart city initiatives, according to speakers at Smart Cities Connect. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 9, 2019

Cities are facing 'an absolute land grab' from telecoms in wake of 5G

Despite the slow roll out of 5G, cities should prepare for telecoms garnering control of deployment and infrastructure, experts at Smart Cities Connect said. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 9, 2019

San Jose, CA opens grant applications for digital equity program

The grants are part of an effort to close the digital divide for vulnerable populations that do not have connectivity at home.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 7, 2019

No US cities make top 10 of global smart city ranking

Singapore lands the top spot and San Francisco ranks the highest in the U.S., according to the IMD World Competitiveness Center's index. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 4, 2019

Use data to meet people 'where they are,' for community development, panel says

Cities can boost economies, close skills gaps and even manage snow plows with a data-driven approach, according to mayors at the Results for America Summit. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 4, 2019

Open standards: The answer to the smart city data dilemma

We are at risk of a smart cities stalemate, with potential technological or monetary barriers rendering services inaccessible for residents. Future success rests on the flow of data between systems.

By Kary Främling • Oct. 3, 2019

House bill would provide $250M to close digital divide

The Digital Equity Act of 2019 would create grant programs to promote digital literacy and support digital inclusion projects on the local level. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 3, 2019

UPS granted FAA approval for commercial drone deliveries

The certification will allow the carrier to officially launch Flight Forward, its dedicated drone delivery subsidiary announced earlier this year.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 3, 2019

Waze data-sharing program now available on Google Cloud

City leaders can glean insights from traffic data with a myriad of different sources, helping Waze to reduce congestion and be a city partner. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 2, 2019

London crafts standard agreement to ease 5G rollout

The guidance is meant to give mobile providers better access to rooftops in an effort to eliminate mobile "not spots" that leave residents disconnected.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 1, 2019