Verizon to help make Boston the 'best digital city' in the US

Verizon will expand its wireless broadband and TV options to underserved neighborhoods in the city and will partner on smart communities solutions.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 27, 2018

AWS launches cloud service to help developers test robotics applications

The service can be used for a slew of innovative ideas, but one area the company especially highlighted is "receiving and processing sensor data." 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 27, 2018

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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.

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Brookings: 9.5M workers could be affected by AV deployment

The workers affected are in fields like driving, vehicle design, manufacturing, construction, shipping and surveyors. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 26, 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

NYU's Urban Future Lab announces startup competition

The 2018 Urban Future Prize Competition will award two startups $50,000 for new smart city and smart grid technologies.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 21, 2018

Why Amazon picked Nashville, TN

Sure, New York City and Northern Virginia are grabbing HQ2 headlines. But Music City scored too.

By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 21, 2018

San Francisco Bay Area considers electronic tolling to reduce congestion

The plan likely would involve removing the existing toll booths on the region's bridges, and would save drivers an estimated five minutes on their journeys.

By Katie Pyzyk • 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

Partnership offers free tech training for NYC moms

Google is reportedly footing the bill for the nine-week program aimed at college-educated moms who want to re-enter the workforce, start a business or change careers.

By Katie Pyzyk • 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

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

Verizon unveils inaugural cohort of 5G First Responder Lab

The lab will give startups and developers access to Verizon technology and a 5G network to work on app creation, case testing and marketing strategies. 

By Jason Plautz • Updated March 7, 2019

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

Lyft, GreatCall expand ride-hailing service for seniors

The service, now available nationwide, is designed to help older adults get to medical appointments, the grocery store and social activities. 

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

San Diego outlines smart sensor installation plans in major IoT push

The city expects the massive deployment of sensors will offer loads of new data that could touch multiple city departments and support new apps.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 14, 2018

Are master systems integrators the missing link to mass-market smart buildings?

Today, systems integrators are an important part of the equation in installing automation or IT systems, but there is a huge opportunity to take services to the next level. 

By Casey Talon • Nov. 14, 2018

What you need to know about Amazon's HQs in NYC, Northern Virginia

Navigating the legal agreements of $5 billion in investments — and requests for helipads. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 14, 2018

Lime issues global recall on scooters that may break in half

The company has reportedly removed all Okai scooters from every city in which it operates. It is unclear exactly how many scooters were recalled.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 13, 2018

Amazon confirms NYC, Northern Virginia as HQ2 locations

The company also announced a new Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville, TN.

By Kristin Musulin , Chris Teale • Nov. 13, 2018

New case studies for today's smart cities

New wireless innovations are proving to be effective answers to smart city problems.

Nov. 13, 2018

An inside look at the impact of urban supply chain congestion

In a first-of-its-kind crossover, Smart Cities Dive and Supply Chain Dive collaborated to take a deeper look at how technologies are transforming gridlocks among trucking, rail, port and aviation operations.

By Kristin Musulin • 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

In Los Angeles, traffic efficiency begins at the ports

For decades, unrelenting growth has forced transportation and city managers to work together on a blueprint for efficient and sustainable freight movement. Often, the solutions start at the ports.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 12, 2018

Managing traffic congestion around Atlanta's 'gateway to the world'

From satellites to sensors, Atlanta uses technology to ensure people and goods move efficiently — both in the air and on the ground.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 12, 2018