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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.
By Cailin Crowe • March 5, 2021 -
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.
By Chris Teale • March 4, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive
From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.
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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.
By Chris Teale • March 3, 2021 -
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.
By Chris Teale • March 2, 2021 -
Seattle mayor approves updated energy code
Mayor Jenny Durkan signed the updates into law, dubbing the city's building energy code as "among the strongest in the nation."
By Kristin Musulin • Updated Feb. 12, 2021 -
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Amazon unveils plans for HQ2's second phase
The PenPlace project in Northern Virginia includes retail and outdoor spaces, and three office buildings surrounding a glass spiral tower adorned with trees.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow COVID-19 will change office, hotel and mixed-use design
There are still unknowns as far as how the coronavirus pandemic will impact the look of new spaces, but flexibility in layouts will be key, design experts say.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Amazon to construct 5 Detroit-area facilities in 2021
Although the Detroit centers mark the largest number of buildings recently announced in one area, Amazon has also made moves to construct facilities in cities across the country.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Cuomo announces $306B infrastructure plan for New York
Just one part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan, the redevelopment of Manhattan's Midtown West, is expected to create 196,000 jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2021 -
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$4B worth of transit projects coming to DC metro area
Northern Virginia, the site of Amazon's second U.S. headquarters, will see a flurry of transportation projects over the next decade in an effort to become the most "well-connected downtown in the country."
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Amazon commits $2B to housing equity
The company's Housing Equity Fund will support 20,000 affordable homes near its headquarter locations, adding to a growing list of tech giants investing in affordable housing.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 7, 2021 -
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7 urban construction projects to watch in 2021
Several high-profile jobs are scheduled for completion or are set to hit major milestones soon. Here are some that are sure to make headlines this year.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 7, 2021 -
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7 mobility startups to watch in 2021
These startups offer compelling solutions to the range of challenges the pandemic has introduced to U.S. cities.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 5, 2021 -
The smart city news that shaped 2020
Smart Cities Dive identified 20 stories detailing the prevalent and groundbreaking trends that influenced a year like no other.
Jan. 4, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Building the drone highways of the sky
UAS corridors or "sky lanes" can facilitate transformational opportunities for cities. Yet the road to integrated drone operation poses a host of challenges.
By Nathan Eddy • Dec. 22, 2020 -
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Seattle's $1B NHL venue to be first net-zero carbon arena
Mortenson is doubling the size of Climate Pledge Arena while keeping its original roof and facade in what the firm's vice president likens to "building a ship in a bottle."
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Opinion
5 ways smart infrastructure shapes communities for the better
From improved transportation to data-driven decisions, smart cities are using technology to raise the bar for the world of tomorrow.
By Forrest Senti • Dec. 18, 2020 -
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Deep Dive5G health concerns sow uncertainty amid ongoing rollout
While deployment continues unabated across the U.S., a small coalition of groups and leaders are trying to put the brakes on 5G in a bid to learn more about the technology.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 14, 2020 -
Green buildings ‘unheralded hero’ in emissions fight, experts say
President-elect Joe Biden's plan to boost energy efficiency in the sector promises to create up to one million jobs and mitigate the effects of climate change, elected officials said during a U.S. Green Building Council webinar.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 10, 2020 -
Cities play ‘key role’ in green COVID-19 recovery: report
The Rocky Mountain Institute and Bloomberg Philanthropies found local infrastructure projects and strong federal partners are significant in building a more resilient future.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
The Smart Cities Dive Awards for 2020
In a year where cities and local officials had to weather unprecedented crises, the following awardees stood out for their bold leadership.
By Smart Cities Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Opinion
A preventative approach to pavement management
By focusing on preventative maintenance, local governments can unlock climate, economic and societal benefits while conserving time, money and manpower.
By Alison McGee & Samantha Stephan • Dec. 7, 2020 -
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San Jose, Oakland join growing list of California cities to ban natural gas construction
These measures add to more than 40 California cities that have updated building electrification codes — yet a "controversial exemption" in San Jose could turn the tide.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 4, 2020 -
Opinion
Pandemics have historically altered urban housing. COVID-19 will do the same.
Necessity is the mother of invention, and this pandemic has created a variety of new necessities for urban residents and their environments.
By Demetrios Barnes • Dec. 4, 2020 -
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Smart streetlight market is 'ripe for consolidation': forecast
The market is expected to see $28.1 billion in total investment over the next decade, according to a new study from Northeast Group.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 3, 2020
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