Cincinnati wants to calm traffic with street mural program

The Paint the Streets program will allow residents to create neighborhood street murals, improving pedestrian safety to meet Vision Zero goals.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 4, 2019

Turning everyday street lights into smart city superstars

Cities can leverage existing real estate like lampposts to become the IoT magnet for many city services not offered today.

By Glenn Buck • Nov. 1, 2019

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Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards

Cities are using these levers to meet climate goals and address everything from data centers to building decarbonization.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

Sidewalk Labs, Waterfront Toronto resolve differences to advance development plan

Local leaders warned the plan is "not a done deal," but allowed it to proceed to the formal evaluation phase after several concerns were addressed.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 1, 2019

U. of Michigan to build $300M Detroit innovation center on defunct jail site

The 14-acre research site is expected to serve 1,000 students focused on tech issues like mobility, AI and cybersecurity. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 31, 2019

Bloomberg Philanthropies wants to breathe new life into boring blacktop

The organization launched the Asphalt Art Initiative to equip 10 cities with tools and grants to pursue colorful street art projects.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 29, 2019

Electric revolution: How are cities overcoming EV range anxiety?

Cities need a wide-ranging strategy if they are to help more residents go electric in a way that is accessible and equitable, analysts say.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 17, 2019

St. Louis releases inaugural energy benchmarking report for buildings

More efficient building performance would reduce the city's GHG emissions by at least 11%, saving more than $65 million in annual energy costs. 

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 16, 2019

Property values ‘thrive’ near transit, study finds

APTA and the National Association of Relators saw jumps in residential and commercial buildings' sale prices when located a half-mile from public transit.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 15, 2019

5 key ways to reduce GHG emissions in building construction

A report from C40 Cities, Arup and the University of Leeds recommends efficient material design and the use of low-carbon concrete to cut GHG emissions.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 11, 2019

Mayors announce Global Green New Deal at C40 Summit

A coalition of 94 mayors showed support of the deal, intended to encourage emissions reduction in the transportation, buildings, industry and waste sectors.

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 10, 2019

Boston to require carbon neutral design for new city buildings

The city's updated Climate Action Plan calls for decarbonizing large buildings, which could cut citywide emissions nearly 40% by 2050. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 9, 2019

House bill would provide $250M to close digital divide

The Digital Equity Act of 2019 would create grant programs to promote digital literacy and support digital inclusion projects on the local level. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 3, 2019

NYC picks 9 buildings for 'deep energy retrofits'

The retrofits follow the passage of the Climate Mobilization Act, which set a goal to reduce government operation emissions 50% by 2030. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 2, 2019

Minneapolis pilots 'mobility hubs'

The hubs will increase access to a variety of low-carbon transportation options such as public transit and e-scooters in an effort to reduce automobile trips.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2019

Pittsburgh launches center of excellence for high-performance buildings

The city is the second in the world to join the UN program and will work to reduce the effects of climate change through sustainable building design.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 30, 2019

Smart cities must build resilient water strategies

We can't let crisis be the guiding planning principal. There are vast opportunities for water recycling in the U.S., and clear reasons to do so. 

By Jon Freedman • Sept. 30, 2019

DOJ joins lawsuit against Chicago for lack of accessible crosswalks

The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened in the lawsuit, as the city has installed only 15 accessible pedestrian signals at its 2,700 intersections with visual signals, risking the safety of visually impaired pedestrians. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated April 14, 2021

The key to landing smart city contracts lies with BIM

Building information management is transforming smart city construction and changing the way multidisciplinary project teams collaborate.

By Joe Muratore • Sept. 24, 2019

5 design trends that will shape future cityscapes

A new Gensler report anticipates how urban challenges like climate change, health care and airport traffic will influence future city designs. 

By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 19, 2019

San Jose, CA to become largest US city to ban natural gas

If a final ordinance is approved, electric-only development will be required for most residential buildings, making way for increased EV infrastructure.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 19, 2019

California legislators approve statewide rent cap

Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill, which is considered a partial solution to the housing crisis.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 13, 2019

Georgia city explores its curiosity with 5G-enabled IoT 'sandbox'

Peachtree Corners, GA opened its Curiosity Lab this week with a ribbon-cutting drone, proving the site is as unique as its home city.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 13, 2019

‘Mayors are angry’: Puerto Rico cities lack federal funds for hurricane recovery

Federal funds are too slow to arrive, and local resiliency plans require money to begin implementation, Ponce Mayor María Meléndez told Smart Cities Dive. 

By Chris Teale • Sept. 11, 2019

Is smart glass a missed opportunity for the smart city?

Windows are the most obvious yet neglected aspect of connected buildings when it comes to making smarter living and working spaces.

By Craig Henricksen • Sept. 5, 2019

How universities are leading mass timber research

Despite buzz around its Toronto waterfront project, Sidewalk Labs isn't the first major group to work with mass timber in North America. 

By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 4, 2019