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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: Citi Bike to bring e-bikes back to New York, DC faces micromobility "poop vandalism" and more in our roundup.
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Tech talent skips coastal hubs for Austin, TX
With a growing reputation as a tech hub, technology adds $141.8 billion to Texas' economy annually.
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Deep Dive2019 mayoral elections: How 'smart' are the candidates' platforms?
Boise, ID mayoral candidate Lauren McLean defeated incumbent David Bieter in a runoff election, becoming the city's first woman to be regularly elected.
UPDATED: Nov. 6, 2019 at 10:34 a.m. -
OpinionAffordable housing shortage highlights the need for construction to enter the tech age
Prefabricated modular housing can address the affordable housing crisis in a revolutionary way. It's time to acknowledge and invest in the promise of factory-built housing once again.
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The safest cities in the US: report
A survey from WalletHub examined 41 key safety indicators in three categories: home and community safety, natural disaster risk and financial safety.
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Q&AInside Planet Smart City's global crusade for smart neighborhoods
The real estate tech company is redefining "smart city" with a connected and low-cost community on a 330-hectare plot of land on Brazil's northeastern coast.
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LA wants to reach 30% EVs on roads by 2028 Olympics
Local government and private partners released the Zero Emissions 2028 Roadmap 2.0 to accelerate the use of electric vehicles and clean transit.
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5 US cities named hyperconnected 'leaders': report
The ESI ThoughtLab study concludes that unlocking full ROI from technology will require cities to "morph into hyperconnected urban centers."
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Lyft recycles e-bikes pulled from NYC for Chicago network
Hundreds of e-bikes pulled form the Citi Bike system over a braking issue were stripped of their electronic parts and integrated into Chicago's Divvy fleet.
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Dubai is now home to world's largest 3D-printed building
The walls of the cement-based building were created on-site in uncontrolled weather conditions, in a process that is expected to be available in the U.S. next year.
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OpinionData is driving our future and local governments aren't prepared
Even as more municipal leaders realize the need for serious data strategy in city planning, there’s a conspicuous lack of action toward making the necessary changes.
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Amazon pledges $20M for affordable housing near HQ2
The funding would be the single largest injection of cash to the county's Affordable Housing Investment Fund, which could support construction of 235 new affordable units.
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NYC council members propose bike mayor, pedestrian mayor
The proposed leadership comes during a difficult year for cycling and pedestrian safety, as the city has already seen 28 cyclist fatalities.
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Chicago approves ride-hail congestion tax
Under the new plan, taxes on single-passenger trips will be raised to $1.25, while shared rides will only be taxed 65 cents.
UPDATED: Nov. 27, 2019 at 10:35 a.m. -
London pulls Uber's operating license over 'pattern of failures'
A safety breach of Uber's systems led to 14,000 trips with unauthorized drivers and allowed dismissed drivers to create new accounts, according to Transport for London.
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Denver B-cycle to fold after nearly 10 years
Denver Bike Sharing decided not to renew the contract for its bike-share program, citing an "aging system" that is "not financially viable" to replace.
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Seattle City Council approves ride-hailing minimum wage
Mayor Jenny Durkan said the Fare Share plan, which passed unanimously Monday, "makes sure our hard-fought worker protections are available for our Uber and Lyft drivers."
UPDATED: Nov. 26, 2019 at 8:51 a.m. -
OpinionRaising the living standard in cities requires us to build better
Sustainable buildings go beyond reducing energy and water consumption. They are about finding solutions that help people.
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Deep DiveAre flying cars close? Leaders say yes, but doubts linger
While uncertainty swirls around issues of infrastructure, safety and regulations, industry leaders say eVTOLs are on track to launch soon.
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Cincinnati to build nation's largest city-led solar array
The project, which is predicted to reduce 158,000 tons of carbon emissions annually, will cover 1,000 acres with more than 310,000 solar panels.
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San Francisco considers congestion pricing — again
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority began a study period for a new tolling scheme, joining the likes of LA and Seattle in congestion pricing studies.
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Chandler, AZ designs first AV pick-up, drop-off zone guidelines in US
The city has designated AV spots in front of City Hall, encouraging businesses and developers to use more autonomous transport and reduce traditional parking spaces.
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Uber rolls out ride audio recording in response to safety concerns
The feature would help investigate safety incidents in the U.S., having been trialed in Brazil and Mexico for the past couple of weeks.
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Atlanta becomes 100th LEED certified city
The city's resilience plan, with initiatives around clean energy, electric vehicle car-sharing and more, played a role in achieving certification.
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Deep DiveElectric trucks may be the future, but waste and recycling market still charging up
Looking to move away from diesel and meet climate goals, a growing number of service providers are testing out models from coast to coast.
