Bills would improve broadband internet mapping, expand access

Helping policymakers better understand where coverage gaps are should drive investment, while California legislation could make it easier for localities and ISPs to improve and expand coverage.

By Chris Teale • May 20, 2019

Detroit announces $100M road overhaul

The investments will include resurfacing major roads, repairing five bridges and adding new streetscape projects in commercial corridors.

By Jason Plautz • May 17, 2019

Big Ideas for Small Lots NYC announces 5 finalists

The finalists were selected based on quality of design, replicability, and construction feasibility and will move forward to convert their designs into site-specific proposals.

By Kristin Musulin • May 16, 2019

FlashParking sees the future of garages as 'urban mobility hubs'

The company said there are multiple uses for existing structures from staging ride-hailing vehicles to recharging dockless scooters.

By Chris Teale • May 13, 2019

Toyota, Panasonic to form joint venture on smart housing

The partnership is the latest example of automakers looking outside their traditional domain amid rapid changes in mobility.

By Jason Plautz • May 10, 2019

Report: Miami needs 50K housing units to meet existing demand

The Connect Capital Miami report highlights the seriousness of the city's housing affordability crisis and provides recommendations to lessen the problem.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 8, 2019

How VR, 5G and P3s can enhance local hurricane preparedness

Venture Smarter director Rhonda Binda highlighted how the emergence of new tech and collaborative opportunities are helping cities boost resiliency in the face of natural disasters.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 8, 2019

Chicago adds subscription feature to ChiStreetWork portal

The update enables residents to customize alerts regarding construction work and event permits in their selected neighborhoods.

By Katie Pyzyk , Kristin Musulin • Updated March 11, 2020

Medford, MA installs '3D' crosswalk to increase safety

Two students initially proposed the idea to reduce speeding near their school by creating an optical illusion of a floating crosswalk.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 24, 2019

Meeting customer demand for in-building mobile connectivity

There is a big roadblock standing in the way of our connectivity expectations of the future: the current state of in-building coverage. 

By Brad Allen and Nate Fuentes • April 24, 2019

San Francisco to power commercial buildings with 100% renewables

The city has a plan to use only renewable electricity citywide by 2030 and to become carbon neutral by 2050.

By Jason Plautz • April 23, 2019

NYC passes sweeping 'Climate Mobilization Act'

The legislation calls for cutting buildings emissions, installing green roofs and moving the city toward shutting its 24 gas-fired power plants.

By Chris Teale • April 22, 2019

Report: Transportation system improvements help riders' mental health

Transportation stressors worsen citizens' well-being, but thoughtful improvements can help individuals and the greater community.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 18, 2019

$600M Miami transit-oriented development breaks ground

The five-tower, mixed-use development in Coconut Grove is one of southern Florida's biggest projects ever.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2019

Community buy-in and open dialogue are key in city, academia collaboration

Karen Lightman, executive director of the Metro21: Smart Cities Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, said relationships and engagement are crucial tools.

By Chris Teale • April 18, 2019

Bipartisan bill would increase broadband access

The ACCESS BROADBAND Act passed the House last year, and is designed to increase access to broadband internet in underserved areas.

By Jason Plautz • April 8, 2019

UN roundtable weighs viability of floating cities

A concept from Oceanix would create small developments in coastal areas that could support housing, workplaces and community buildings.

By Jason Plautz • April 8, 2019

Report: Bleak affordable housing outlook for lowest-income Massachusetts residents

Twenty-five cities and towns across the state are at risk of having all of their subsidized housing expire by 2025. 

By Katie Pyzyk • April 5, 2019

'Problems don't see borders': The importance of regional collaboration

On the first day of the Smart Cities Connect conference in Denver, speakers highlighted how various cities' efforts to collaborate have helped to advance smart initiatives.

By Chris Teale • April 3, 2019

'It ain't about shiny stuff': A look inside Panasonic's Smart City Showcase

The Denver operation covers a full city block and includes initiatives around connected vehicles, power generation, mobility and workforce housing.

By Chris Teale • April 2, 2019

NLC report: Cities, states need better cooperation to solve the housing crisis

The report found affordability is only one of the several housing issues cities face right now — inadequate supply and homelessness also top the list.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2019

DC groups form comprehensive partnership for smart regional growth

The P3 will objectively prioritize smart city projects, secure funding, select suppliers and ensure positive outcomes for citizens. 

By Katie Pyzyk • March 20, 2019

Chicago task force drafts roadmap for future of city mobility

A scooter-sharing pilot and an autonomous vehicle pilot are among the more than 50 action items.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2019

Atlanta to create its first transportation department

The DOT's duties will include roadway maintenance, sidewalk and bike lane construction, infrastructure investment programs and traffic signal upgrades.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2019

Smart Cities Council announces winners of 2019 Readiness Challenge

The five winners will each receive year-long guidance on how to turn their smart city visions into reality.

By Chris Teale • Updated April 22, 2019