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Podcast
City Surveillance Watch
Episode 2 coming on Jan. 25. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Deep DiveTracking the impact of coronavirus on US cities
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan on Thursday, including $350 billion in direct assistance for state and local governments.
UPDATED: Jan. 15, 2021 at 9:48 a.m. -
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UPS, Verizon partner on 5G drone delivery in Florida
Many details on the partnership have yet to be disclosed, but the companies say 5G will be important to scaling delivery fleets.
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Biden advisor: US 'lost critical time' in climate change fight
National Economic Council Director-Designate Brian Deese said reentering the Paris agreement will be a top priority of Biden's administration, but more must be done to curb emissions.
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Uber expands EV platform to 1,400 new cities
Uber Green, which connects riders with electric and hybrid vehicle rides, will expand to Houston, Miami, New York, Austin, TX and Washington, DC, among other markets.
UPDATED: Jan. 13, 2021 at 8:52 a.m. -
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Automotive tech takes the digital stage at CES 2021
Leading OEMs and automakers remotely tuned in to the annual electronics show to tout new innovations in V2X, electric and driverless technologies.
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Cornell illustrates model for mass COVID-19 testing
The university tests between 6,000 and 7,000 samples a day, which is the result of community buy-in, efficiency and partnerships, leaders said in a webinar.
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Kendall Davis/Smart Cities Dive
Podcast
City Surveillance Watch: Balancing Act
In this first episode of City Surveillance Watch, a new limited podcast series, reporter Kate Kaye explores the inherent dichotomy of data-hungry technologies that, while promising to make cities safer, can be considered forms of surveillance.
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Pankewytch, George. (2009). "Old Town Hall, Salem MA" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Pandemic highlights perks of $1M digitization effort in Salem, MA
The city has digitized about 1.3 million files dating back to the 1600s, which has reduced burdens on staff and eased access for city residents as operations shifted largely online.
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Evgenii. (2017). "Philadelphia" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Philadelphia RFP looks to measure city's digital divide
The RFP follows the launch of PHLConnectED, a two-year program to provide free in-home internet and cellular devices to K-12 families.
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Biden taps Boston Mayor Walsh for labor secretary
Mayor Marty Walsh, who was recently named chair of Climate Mayors, will "usher in a new era of worker power," said the Biden-Harris Transition team.
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Screenshot from AV TEST Initiative webinar
USDOT head Elaine Chao resigns following Capitol insurrection
Chao said the department will help Pete Buttigieg, President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary, assume the post.
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RMI details urgency of ride-hailing electrification
In an insight brief, the nonprofit listed technological capability, financial competitiveness and charging infrastructure as the three major barriers to TNC electrification.
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Urban mobility will center on MaaS, driverless delivery: report
As cities look to manage their curb space amid increasing dependence on shared mobility and delivery services, cooperation between cities and the private sector will be essential, Lux Research found.
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Amazon commits $2B to housing equity
The company's Housing Equity Fund will support 20,000 affordable homes near its headquarter locations, adding to a growing list of tech giants investing in affordable housing.
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Solar advocates call Massachusetts climate bill a 'roadmap' to decarbonization
The bill sets a statewide net-zero limit on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, provides tax certainty for solar developers and codifies environmental justice provisions into Massachusetts law.
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7 urban construction projects to watch in 2021
Several high-profile jobs are scheduled for completion or are set to hit major milestones soon. Here are some that are sure to make headlines this year.
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Stojkovic, Nenad. (2020). "Online teaching. Little girl working on the laptop." [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
NYC sued over homeless shelters' lack of Wi-Fi for students
The lawsuit aims to accelerate the deployment of Wi-Fi in shelters, as remote learning continues for many of the city's 114,000 students experiencing homelessness.
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Uber warns of Seattle fare hikes as minimum wage takes effect
Drivers now must be paid at least $16.39 per hour under the new law, prompting ride-hailing companies to weigh the financial impacts on passengers.
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FAA: New drone rules address safety, boost operational flexibility
While the U.S. has seen a flurry of drone activity, regulation and investment hurdles have precluded more widespread adoption for delivery operations.
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Q&AMeet the 'anti-tech bro' scooter CEO calling out her competition
Veo CEO Candice Xie says her company reached profitability in May, months ahead of Lime. Now, she's clapping back at her competitors' "PR plays."
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7 mobility startups to watch in 2021
These startups offer compelling solutions to the range of challenges the pandemic has introduced to U.S. cities.
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5G misinformation likely provoked Nashville, TN bombing: reports
The bomber may have been paranoid about the technology's debunked roles in spying or in spreading the coronavirus, according to local media reports.
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WRI unveils 'Prize for Cities' finalists
The final five projects will now be evaluated by an "independent jury of urban thinkers" to determine the winner of the $250,000 grand prize.
UPDATED: Jan. 5, 2021 at 9:58 a.m. -
The smart city news that shaped 2020
Smart Cities Dive identified 20 stories detailing the prevalent and groundbreaking trends that influenced a year like no other.
