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City Surveillance Watch
A comprehensive archive of the limited audio series from reporter Kate Kaye, who explores the inherent dichotomy of the city technologies that can double as surveillance.
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Deep DiveTracking the impact of coronavirus on US cities
City-level groups have praised the final passage of the American Rescue Plan, which includes $350 billion in relief for state and local governments.
UPDATED: March 11, 2021 at 10:32 a.m. -
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Cincinnati Innovation District serves as model for Ohio cities
The innovation district, which just celebrated its first anniversary, has already inspired similar hubs in Columbus and Cleveland and has made headway on its goal to create $3 billion in economic impact.
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Vehicle deaths reached 13-year high in 2020: National Safety Council
U.S. roadways saw a dramatic increase in fatalities despite a pandemic-fueled drop in driving, renewing calls to embrace "life-saving" vehicle technologies.
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Pittsburgh applies equity lens amid push to plant 100K trees
The "Equitable Street Tree Investment Strategy" aims to improve tree maintenance in low-income and Black neighborhoods, as the city also works to increase its canopy to 60% by 2030.
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Senate passes American Rescue Plan, preserves local aid
Senators kept the $350 billion in direct relief for state and local governments, sending the bill back to the House where it is expected to pass quickly.
UPDATED: March 8, 2021 at 9:24 a.m. -
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Q&ANational Landing BID head explains 'most connected downtown' design
President and Executive Director Tracy Sayegh Gabriel said the Northern Virginia area, which is undergoing major transformations ahead of the arrival of Amazon's HQ2, has embraced people-centric and sustainable growth.
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US infrastructure funding gap swells to $2.6 trillion: ASCE
A 'C-' rating across 17 areas of infrastructure is a slight jump from a 'D+' grade in 2017 given by the American Society of Civil Engineers. But leaders say more needs to be done at the federal level to close a 10-year investment lag.
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Postmates' robotics division splits off, becomes Serve Robotics
Serve Robotics closed its first funding round, with participation by Uber, and will continue operating the autonomous delivery robots in cities as the market is expected to grow to $34 million by 2024.
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Up to 20 cities to improve street safety by turning asphalt into art
Bloomberg Philanthropies' Asphalt Art Initiative, now in its second year, will provide each city with up to $25,000 to improve street safety and revitalize public spaces with murals.
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Santa Monica, CA aims to create zero-emissions delivery zone playbook
The city and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator's pilot seeks to support local climate goals while solving for curbside woes exacerbated by the pandemic's delivery surge.
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House Democrats clear pathway to 100% clean energy by 2035
The bill would require economy-wide net-zero emissions by 2050, targeting transportation electrification, environmental justice and building efficiency.
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Airbnb reports $3.89B loss, predicts digital nomads will spark recovery
In the company's first post-IPO earnings call, officials said Airbnb is resilient enough to weather COVID-19 and that flexible work arrangements will push more people onto the platform.
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The debate over EV charging at interstate rest stops
NATSO said allowing electric chargers is the "wrong signal" from Congress, while advocates tout the need to modernize Eisenhower-era rules and provide parking.
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Andrew. (2011). "Los Angeles" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against LADOT data sharing requirements
Two Los Angeles scooter riders sued over the city's Mobility Data Specifications, citing privacy and unreasonable search concerns. But the case was dismissed, clearing a path forward for the requirement.
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OpinionElectric cars are not enough. It's time we invest in LEVs.
The increased attention placed on electric vehicles must not leave behind two- and three-wheeled light electric vehicles, Swiftmile CEO Colin Roche writes.
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Deep DiveLocal leaders reckon with ShotSpotter's ambiguous ROI
ShotSpotter CEO Ralph Clark said the company saw 12% YOY revenue growth in 2020, during a recent earnings call. Meanwhile, some experts question the tech's efficacy as cities face strapped budgets and high homicide rates.
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Better Bike Share Partnership awards 4 new 'Living Lab' cities
The cities and their partners were awarded $200,000 to improve the equity and accessibility of their bike-share and micromobility offerings.
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Joby Aviation to go public, pledges air taxi service in 2024
The company, which acquired Uber's flying car arm last year, is expected to list on the New York Stock Exchange in the second quarter at a $6.6 billion valuation.
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USPS to continue purchasing gas vehicles, despite Biden all-electric pledge
The postal service says the procurement allows for flexibility, and hinted at the ability to "retrofit" some vehicles. But EV advocates say "this will lock USPS into an outdated technology for many years."
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Biden revokes 'anarchist jurisdiction' designation for 3 cities
Former President Trump sought to cut funding from Seattle, New York and Portland, OR via executive action, but Biden reversed course on Wednesday.
UPDATED: Feb. 25, 2021 at 10:51 a.m. -
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Poorly timed red lights cost drivers 17M hours daily: report
INRIX said these delays at urban intersections lead to direct pollution exposure, but could be improved by re-timing signals and embracing new technologies.
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McDonald, Chad. (2016). "Up Up and away" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Resilient Cities Catalyst to tackle California's compounding crises
The group, born out of the 100 Resilient Cities initiative, launched the public-philanthropic California Resilience Partnership to address challenges stemming from racial injustice, climate change and the pandemic.
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Can Toyota succeed where Sidewalk Labs failed?
Toyota broke ground on its "city of the future" this week, just more than a year after its Woven City prototype was teased at CES 2020.
UPDATED: Feb. 24, 2021 at 8:24 a.m. -
What UK's Uber ruling could mean for the global gig economy
The decision to classify Uber drivers as workers could have global implications, particularly in labor-friendly countries poised to take up similar cases.
