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Deep DiveTracking the impact of coronavirus on US cities
Today: Las Vegas officials face criticism for turning a parking lot into a homeless shelter, while COVID-19 places a "unique burden" on Detroit.
UPDATED: March 31, 2020 at 9:59 a.m. -
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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: Lyft offers free bike rides to essential workers while Lime faces layoffs amid falling revenues.
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For 88 US cities, the new normal is hurting internet speeds
Connectivity at home is one hurdle of distributed work, as residential speeds are unlikely to match enterprise-grade internet connections.
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Deep DiveStrategic design can help car-free streets gain popularity post-coronavirus
Once-packed streets are now void of cars as residents stay home. While cities use this as a window into the possibilities of car-free streets, they must also consider forward-thinking design changes to prioritize people over cars.
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5 cities most vulnerable to COVID-19: report
New research from Clever Real Estate ranked 107 cities based on financial, social, economic and health vulnerabilities to COVID-19.
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Cities face 'long road' to economic recovery after coronavirus
Infection rates must lower through social distancing and other policies before city leaders think about returning to normalcy, speakers said on a Thursday webinar.
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Cities 'woefully unprepared' for coronavirus response: report
Investments in urban resilience and new tech will be key as cities work to recover from COVID-19 while grappling with climate threats and other risks, according to ABI Research.
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Cities have passed hundreds of coronavirus policies — and Americans are showing support
NLC co-launched a tracker detailing hundreds of local policy actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. A subsequent survey showed more Americans support these efforts than federal-level actions.
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Uber sues LADOT over data-sharing requirements
The company said the Mobility Data Specification violates state and federal laws and is a form of surveillance that gathers personal details. LADOT has not yet responded.
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Phishing attacks increase 667% as coronavirus spreads: study
Spring is typically the time of year bad actors send tax-related phishing emails, but this year they are leveraging human fear and health.
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Libraries in Helsinki pause air quality data collection
Libraries that were renting out wearable devices for air quality detection have stopped the initiative due to coronavirus, but are optimistic the project will track notable trends when resumed.
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$11.5B required to care for homeless during COVID-19: report
People experiencing homelessness are twice as likely to require hospitalization and three times as likely to die during the pandemic, according to a group of university researchers.
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OpinionCounting scooters: The science behind micromobility fleet measurements
Understanding how many scooters are on the road means deciphering a complex and interconnected web of action and information.
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Deep DiveThe US didn't sign a global road safety pact. Now advocates are fighting back
A recent road safety conference in Stockholm seemingly lacked representation from the U.S. federal government. Young advocates were left wondering who is taking charge in eliminating road deaths.
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Congestion may soon 'cease to exist' in US cities
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on traffic speeds in the country's most populous cities. A new INRIX study suggests congestion may soon disappear completely "if current trends persist."
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OpinionHow to adapt public transit to COVID-19 contingencies
Cities and transit agencies are currently in a bind: Public transit service is essential, but how can it best acclimate to the circumstances surrounding coronavirus?
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As stay-at-home orders spread, deliveries speed up
Rush hour deliveries in cities undergoing extensive lockdowns to slow the spread of COVID-19 are roughly 13% to 27% faster than usual, according to data from digital freight broker Convoy.
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Cities go digital to survive the new normal
During a recent webinar, leaders highlighted how online municipal services and platforms will be key amid the spread of COVID-19, particularly to eliminate the "barriers of communication" with residents.
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IBM expands 2020 Call for Code challenge to include COVID-19 solutions
"In a very short time, COVID-19 has revealed the limits of the systems we take for granted," IBM said in a statement.
UPDATED: March 20, 2020 at 12:15 p.m. -
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Deep DiveWill scooters survive the COVID-19 crisis?
Firms step up disinfecting — and in some cases exit cities altogether to limit the spread of disease. But the disruption comes at a difficult time for the industry, blunting the typical spring rebound.
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UrbanLeague provides free COVID-19 portals for CIOs, city managers
The platform enables city leaders to access resources such as playbooks and guidelines, and enter "live chats" to address pressing coronavirus questions.
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OpinionUsing P3s for coronavirus response
We must do our part to drive cooperation between the public and private sectors, and rethink the definition of resiliency given our newfound understanding for what is at risk.
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Deep Dive
COVID-19 may sport the thinnest silver lining: a cleaner climate
There is evidence of declining carbon emissions and improved air quality as societies lock down. Experts say potential stimulus funding could present an opportunity to perpetuate these changes.
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Smart Cities Council releases COVID-19 mitigation tool
The "Activator - COVID-19 Mitigation Roadmap" can help city leaders visualize their coronavirus response plan and collaborate remotely.
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US Census Bureau suspends field operations
Despite potential impacts on the count, update enumerate operations that target rural areas have been paused until April 15 to protect public health as COVID-19 continues to spread.
UPDATED: March 31, 2020 at 2:54 p.m.
