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Deep DiveTracking the impact of coronavirus on US cities
The CDC backtracked recent recommendations that urged the use of single-occupancy vehicles. Meanwhile, Las Vegas has reopened some of its biggest resorts and casinos.
UPDATED: June 5, 2020 at 10:41 a.m. -
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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: Micromobility operators face destruction complaints and temporary bans this week as protests continue to divide communities nationwide.
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Ann Arbor, MI City Council adopts $1B climate plan
Staff revised the A2Zero plan to better reflect the long-term costs of action or inaction, and to take into account how strategies may evolve as technology and climate changes.
UPDATED: June 4, 2020 at 10:14 a.m. -
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Bogotá, Colombia wins Leading Cities' AcceliGOV competition
The city, selected for its exemplary leadership and commitments in boosting digital security, will receive a one-year pilot of Blacksands' cybersecurity solution.
UPDATED: June 4, 2020 at 10:38 a.m. -
Public transit advocates react to George Floyd protests
Transit services have been disrupted in nearly every major U.S. city as thousands march to demand racial justice. While some agencies have provided buses to detain protesters, others have refused to assist police.
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Montreal tree inventory project adapts to COVID-19 limitations
With field work suspended, researchers at Concordia University are asking residents of the surrounding neighborhood to survey their own private trees.
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OpinionCross-sector data insights are critical amid COVID-19
There's nothing like a crisis to demonstrate how hard it is to make quick sense of a tidal wave of information from every direction.
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Groups urge $22B in federal clean energy investment as sector job losses top 600K
In a letter to Congressional leaders, dozens of companies and advocacy groups proposed $22 billion in spending over five years to improve the safety, energy efficiency and resilience of critical public facilities.
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4 startups accepted to NYC's Circular City program
Aclima, Algramo, RanMarine USA and Sapient Industries will pilot products to map air quality, promote zero-waste products and drive energy efficiency.
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Mayors seek financial relief amid protests: 'We absolutely cannot do it alone'
Many cities grappling with already-strapped budgets due to coronavirus are calling on Congress for additional aid as they confront the costs of recent racial justice demonstrations.
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Massachusetts hopes 'localized approach' to GHG inventory can spread
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council rolled out tools for local communities to collect and track emissions data, something officials believe could be replicated in other regions.
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Waymo plans its return to the Bay Area
The company's autonomous vehicles will be used to deliver packages to two area nonprofits, according to a report from The Verge.
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Nuro, CVS test autonomous deliveries in Houston
During the pilot, Nuro's autonomous Prius vehicles will deliver orders and prescriptions to CVS customers in three different zip codes for free.
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Wulff, Andreas. (2015). "New York City" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Census data shows slowing population growth in big cities — for now
A Brookings Institution report found a rise in urban population growth in the first half of the decade, followed by a decline and an uncertain future due to the pandemic.
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Cities need more expertise, utility support in 100% renewables push: report
The authors said local leaders should invest more time to ensure the energy transition is equitable and does not leave marginalized communities behind.
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Koloni offers deal to save JUMP bikes from scrap
The bike-sharing platform, which worked with Spin in 2018 to redeploy old bikes, offered to pay Uber 250% over the price it receives to scrap JUMP bikes.
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OpinionProp tech, property managers and the at-home workforce
Maintaining profitability and tenant satisfaction throughout the pandemic will require help from readily available property management technologies.
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Drones and delivery trucks could collaborate, but regulatory hurdles remain
Using drones and trucks for a hybrid delivery system can leverage the best elements of both modes within a shipper's network, according to a recent MIT research paper.
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A sneak peek at San Francisco's new low-carbon neighborhood
The city unanimously approved plans to build a 29-acre sustainable, transportation-efficient community on the site of a former century-old fossil fuel power plant.
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North Texas Innovation Alliance to foster collaborative regional growth
The new nonprofit will bring together 21 founding members including 12 Texas cities to help tackle issues like infrastructure, equity and transportation.
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Opinion
Congestion pricing is crucial for a sustainable future in mobility
Before commuters return to our roads, there is an opportunity for metro areas to create congestion pricing systems to prevent traffic congestion and weave efficiency into transportation solutions.
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Solar 'growing rapidly' in US cities: report
Fifty cities have more than doubled their total installed solar photovoltaic capacity since 2013, according to a new report by Environment America.
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Black, Alyssa. (2014). "millenium park" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
5 cities join national initiative to overhaul public spaces
Lexington, KY; Macon, GA; San Jose, CA; Miami and Minneapolis joined Reimagining the Civic Commons to support economic, social and environmental goals.
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Amazon in talks to buy AV startup Zoox: WSJ
The acquisition would value Zoox at less than its 2018 valuation of $3.2 billion, according to an exclusive report from The Wall Street Journal.
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Powering EVs is cheaper than diesel, gas in most metro hubs
A report found powering electric vehicles could save fleet operators costs in 21 of the largest 25 U.S. cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.
