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San Diego works to give its employers a leg up in recruiting
The city joins a growing list of governments offering employers free resources to aid them in the war for talent.
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Deep DiveThe smarter buildings dilemma: To redevelop or start afresh?
Adding smart technology to an older structure could save money, although the advent of more new features makes redevelopment an attractive option.
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Uber shuts down self-driving operations in Arizona following fatal crash
The news comes two months after Gov. Doug Ducey sent a letter to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi saying the fatal accident involving an AV was an "unquestionable failure."
UPDATED: May 24, 2018 at 10:19 a.m.
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Bloomberg invests $42M in What Works Cities; decries 'alternative facts'
In the organization's annual report, founder Michael Bloomberg wrote an open letter on philanthropy and said cities are "leading where Washington won't."
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New Orleans zoning proposal would end some short-term home rentals
The zoning change could lead to a permanent ban on homeowners using platforms such as Airbnb.
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80% of transit buses expected to go electric by 2040, report forecasts
California regulators expect to vote in September on a proposal to transition all transit systems in the state to 100% zero emissions by 2040.
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New York MTA unveils subway repair plan on sped-up timeline
The proposal is a serious acceleration of goals laid out in last summer’s $800 million emergency rescue package, which had a 50-year time frame for repair goals.
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DC Mayor Bowser calls for tiered ride-hailing tax system
Bowser and the city council have gone head-to-head since the council proposed raising the tax on Uber, Lyft and Via services from 1% to 6%.
UPDATED: May 24, 2018 at 8 a.m.
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Pittsburgh sets goal of 50% energy reduction in revised climate plan
Behind local leadership and strong public support, the plan also calls for the city to turn its operations to 100% renewable energy and to adopt a 100% fossil fuel-free vehicle fleet.
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US House bill would direct Commerce Department to study IoT devices
The SMART IoT Act would be the "first step" toward formalizing the federal government's relationship with the burgeoning industry.
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Amazon offering facial recognition tech to police, sparking civil rights debate
The availability of big data and surveillance technology means police departments can take innovative approaches to public safety — a move that also carries warnings of "Big Brother."
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Report: Spending on urban parks increased in 2018, but more access needed
The Trust For Public Land found that cities spent $7.5 billion on parks in 2018, while 70% of U.S. residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
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Lyft reportedly eyes electric scooter expansion in San Francisco
The move — which has not been confirmed by the company — comes just two months after Uber acquired the dockless bike-sharing company Jump.
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Comcast, Semtech to partner for Startup in Residence program
The pair are the first corporate sponsors of the initiative, which brings companies and governments together for 16 weeks to work together and solve urban problems.
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13 projects from the leading edge of the utility transformation
One nonprofit’s invite-only policy forums provide utility stakeholders a "safe space" to work out contentious proceedings and advance ambitious projects.
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Bipartisan group of senators urge improvements in rural broadband
In a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, the 63 lawmakers called for regular, long-term investment in a program that keeps rates similar for those in urban and rural areas.
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'No Tax on Jobs' coalition forms to overturn Seattle head tax
The group of employers needs nearly 18,000 signatures by June 15 for the city council to place a referendum on the ballot in November.
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11 technologies set to shape smart manufacturing
New tools like 3D printing and artificial intelligence have created a paradigm shift in technology and revealed a new world of supply chain efficiencies yet to be unlocked.
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Facebook, Qualcomm partner for urban high-speed internet venture
Qualcomm will provide the hardware for the project, putting Facebook's Terragraph technology in its chipsets. Trials will begin in mid-2019.
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OpinionThe future is brighter than ever for IIoT innovation
Spending on smart city technology is expected to hit $80 billion globally this year, making it critical for cities and municipalities to prepare now for tomorrow’s smart city needs.
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Pace launches bike-share program in Austin, TX following dockless crackdown
Pace is one of the only dockless networks in the U.S. that has an attached cable on its bikes, allowing the company to comply with recently passed rules in the city.
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Minneapolis unveils plan to 'undo' history of housing segregation
Mayor Jacob Frey released a $50 million proposal to preserve affordable housing units and build new ones — a key campaign pledge.
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Boring Company previews Los Angeles plan: $1 rides on all-electric underground pods
Elon Musk’s underground ambitions to defeat what he calls "soul-sucking traffic" are sky-high.
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Community pushes back on plans for 1st transit-oriented district in Nashville, TN
The Donelson suburb would have new apartments, condos and retail around an existing train stop, but community members worry about the impacts on affordable housing.
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San Francisco to help clear marijuana citations using algorithm
The algorithm will scan records to determine eligibility for clearance, fill out necessary forms and produce a completed motion that can be filed in court.
Tech & Data