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  A worsening parking situation is suffocating Bostonians

  Boston residents have been speaking out against insufficient parking for some time now, and the local government's response has been lukewarm at best.

  Shuja Uddin • Sept. 3, 2020

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  It's time to reimagine a greener New York that mitigates extreme heat

  The city should invest in more green infrastructure like parks, green roofs and street trees to tackle the health effects of extreme heat that disproportionately impact communities of color. 

  Cailin Crowe • Aug. 31, 2020

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  It's time to make more affordable broadband a reality

  While it took COVID-19 to drive home the urgency of the digital divide, it also clarified the path forward: joining Wi-Fi and fixed wireless technologies can accelerate affordable broadband.

  Atul Bhatnagar • Aug. 25, 2020

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  In the race to re-occupancy, policies must consider how modern buildings operate

  City leaders must view the slow return to offices as an opportunity to make smart adjustments to building operations that can be modified amid shifting guidelines. 

  Tim Curran • Aug. 24, 2020

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  Residents need a seat at the table when planning smart cities

  By involving local users in the initial product selection and demonstrations prior to launch, barriers limiting residents’ use of smart city initiatives could be removed.

  Jared Mondschein • Aug. 20, 2020

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  A greenway is more than just a pretty park — it's a catalyst for change

  Greenways offer a breath of fresh air, but when planning and building them, leaders must realize their full potential for social and economic impact.

  Todd Antoine • Aug. 18, 2020

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  The business case for sustainable urban transport

  With such a strong business case and demonstrable ROI to speak for investments in sustainable transport, governments have a moral obligation to act.

  Meagan Crawford • Aug. 13, 2020

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  The complimentary benefits of active commuting during coronavirus

  A shift toward cycling can help city dwellers avoid crowded transportation while fostering health benefits that could alleviate the intensity of COVID-19. 

  Albert Still • Aug. 10, 2020

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  Reaping the benefits of the hyperconnected city

  A city must unlock the full economic, social, environmental and business value of technology —  through IoT, AI or mobile connectivity — to become one hyperconnected urban epicenter.

  Arnaud Legrand • Aug. 6, 2020

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  Housing is healthcare. It's time for Congress to shore up LIHTC

  Congress must enact a minimum 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit rate to ensure affordable housing projects remain financially viable amid the pandemic.

  David Rowe • Aug. 4, 2020

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  6 steps for mitigating elevator-related health concerns

  Paradoxically, in the COVID-19 era, a technology that contributed so much to the physical composition of cities has become its Achilles' heel. 

  Rachel Keeney & Eamon Welch • July 30, 2020

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  Investing in sustainable communities post-COVID

  Beyond efforts to restart the economy, important decisions must be made to permanently address the cracks that the pandemic has exposed in our societal infrastructure.

  Raedtha Vasquez • July 28, 2020

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  The case for C-suite engagement on climate risk

  Climate change is recognized as a potential threat to the bottom line. Your company's response to it could be a strategic driver of value.

  Peter Schultz, Brad Hurley and Andrew Eil • July 23, 2020

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  Mobile innovation will drive safety, efficiency in a post-COVID world

  The potential of mobile tech across city sectors is endless. Now is the time to start looking at mobile as a lifeline rather than merely an option.

  Coby Berman • July 21, 2020

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  Smart pumps are key for more sustainable cities

  The benefits of smart pumps align with the aim of smart cities to more effectively manage assets and resources — ultimately leading to the achievement of city sustainability goals.

  Peter Gaydon • July 20, 2020

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  3 steps to optimize buildings for the safe return of employees

  The time has come to lean into smart technologies, get employees back at their desks and begin the process of rebuilding economies.

  Glenn Lurie • July 16, 2020

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  The ADA is turning 30, but the built environment is still far from inclusive

  While many cities have shown efforts to implement accessible design since the 1990 adoption of the American Disabilities Act, more must be done.

  Steve Wright • July 14, 2020

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  A successful data strategy starts at the edge

  As the benefits of smart cities become more widely known, cities all over the world are looking for ways to implement edge computing and make use of new data sources. 

  Ciaran Dynes • July 13, 2020

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  Contact tracing is key for smart transit and smarter cities

  Mobility is the lifeblood of the economy, and getting people moving again is essential. Leveraging digital platforms and infrastructure to sense people’s locations makes this possible.

  Paulo Ferreira dos Santos & Carlos Lei • July 8, 2020

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  The case for smart building investments amid economic resurgence

  Healthy buildings are now the catapult for a rapid market adoption of IoT-driven solutions as businesses weigh strategies to support employees' return to work. 

  Casey Talon • July 6, 2020

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  To rebuild life after COVID, start with infrastructure

  As leaders in government consider additional phases of the COVID-19 response stimulus, they have an opportunity to mobilize an unprecedented investment in building our infrastructure. 

  Carlo Scissura • July 1, 2020

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  3 ways smart cities can improve air quality

  With urbanites expressing a renewed interest in air quality improvement amid the coronavirus, cities may find themselves in need of better data to base policy decisions.

  Grant Samms • June 25, 2020

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  Data analytics key to strengthening COVID-19 response

  As lives and property are threatened in this evolving health crisis, data is a constant that represents absolute truth, which only analytics can illuminate.  

  Jack Williams • June 22, 2020

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  5 focal points needed to develop a smart city

  Given the pace at which new technology is overtaking social infrastructure, cities must "up their game" with a greater sense of focus and urgency. 

  Clint Vince and Jennifer Morrissey • June 18, 2020

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  Securing critical infrastructure in the smart city

  Smart cities are the future, but ensuring the safety of their citizens, data and access to services should be considered up front — not after the fact.

  Neil Correa • June 15, 2020

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