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

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Top 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.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

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

NYC announces $500M resiliency plan for lower Manhattan

Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out a plan to extend shoreline and reinforce coastal areas to guard against sea level rise caused by climate change.

By Chris Teale • March 18, 2019

Kansas City, MO pledges carbon-free government by next year

The city council voted unanimously to get its electricity from renewable sources as well as develop a community solar farm and buy more electric vehicles.

By Chris Teale • March 13, 2019

New resource library helps cities boost buildings’ energy efficiency

The scalable guidelines from the Institute for Market Transformation and the Natural Resources Defense Council are based on results from strategies tested in 20 U.S. cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 4, 2019

Sidewalk Labs shows off weather-adapting tech

At a public demonstration in Toronto, the company touted its "building raincoat" and its dynamic pavement plan, which signals changes in street use.

By Jason Plautz • March 4, 2019

Odd lots: New York's affordable housing design competition to transform city-owned land

The "Big Ideas for Small Lots NYC" competition seeks to build affordable housing on small or oddly-shaped pieces of land that are difficult to develop.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2019

New York governor, mayor unveil plan to ‘transform’ MTA

The much-maligned transit authority will be reorganized and fare increases will be limited, while Manhattan will get congestion pricing in December 2020.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2019

Sidewalk Labs' Toronto project reveals modular design, timber materials

The planned community by Google parent Alphabet will allow infrastructure to be swapped out as needed, and already has ambitions to expand.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 21, 2019

New York's going to be just fine, but what's next for Amazon's expansion?

National Landing could accommodate 50,000 HQ2 jobs, but Arlington, VA officials don't think the county will try to assume the volume of the New York site.

By Alex Hickey • Feb. 20, 2019

How Hello Lamp Post brings residents closer to their cities

According to company CEO Tiernan Mines, city dwellers can obtain information and be closer to decision-making by communicating with infrastructure.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 19, 2019