Buildings & Design: Page 39
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Smart intersections may be prone to 'congestion attacks'
A team of researchers from the University of Michigan found traffic lights can be tricked into thinking an intersection is full by just one connected vehicle.
By Chris Teale • March 8, 2018 -
DC welcomes first Affordable Housing Preservation Officer
Ana Lopez Van Balen will be responsible for preserving the city's existing affordable housing stock.
By Kristin Musulin • March 8, 2018 -
Los Angeles mayor promotes mandatory earthquake safeguards for buildings
A report says steel buildings constructed from the early 1970s through 1994 are susceptible to earthquake damage.
By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2018 -
Spokane, WA moves to waive fees for solar panels, EV charging stations
City Council President Ben Stuckart said the cuts to building and construction permit fees are "one step in the right direction.”
By Chris Teale • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Automated parking garage opens in Oakland, CA
The Hive Parking Structure, which uses automated transporters and conveyor belts to park cars, is the first of its kind in Northern California.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Smart Fusion Poles to shine light on connectivity in Huntington Beach, CA
The LED poles are optimized for small cell deployment and will enable the city to support 5G connectivity and various IoT applications.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 27, 2018 -
San Francisco to study potential $15B transportation tube under bay
San Francisco is losing transit riders, but officials say a new tube would accommodate twice the maximum ridership — although there is no funding for the project.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Denver adopts affordable, inclusive housing plan
The five-year plan aims to create or preserve 3,000 affordable units by 2023.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Resilient floating mixed-use complex proposed for New York City's Pier 40
DFA is designing the project to accommodate the anticipated sea level rise surrounding the city. Developers of waterfront buildings in other areas are planning for rising tides, too.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 20, 2018 -
Smart Infrastructure Challenge launched for cities, regional bodies
The competition will encourage governments and agencies to work together on shared regional plans.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 16, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How universities' smart campuses resemble mini smart cities
From IoT devices, to CIOs and autonomous vehicles, smart campuses act as testbeds for innovation — much like smart cities.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 16, 2018 -
Ft. Lauderdale, FL adopts 3-D zoning platform
Zonar.City is an interactive tool designed to improve efficiency and transparency.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Trump infrastructure plan promises brighter future for rural broadband
The plan provides $50 billion in federal funding for a rural infrastructure program, which would include improving rural broadband internet offerings.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 13, 2018 -
Singapore is making a 3-D map of its subterranean spaces
The map will outline which underground spaces are available and possible pilot programs to fill them.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 12, 2018 -
No, Detroit is not banning Airbnb from residential zones
The brief enforcement of a zoning code update sparked backlash from city residents, who expressed disappointment and concern due to Airbnb being a source of income.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 9, 2018 -
Knoxville partnering with CNX to prepare for 5G network
The city will partner with the telecommunications company to evaluate existing laws and regulations, and determine if 5G receivers can be attached to city-owned property.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 9, 2018 -
Detroit quietly pushes Airbnb out of residential zones
An update to Detroit's zoning code went into effect this week, making it illegal for property owners to rent out their homes or apartments in the city's R1 and R2 zones.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 9, 2018 -
Maryland maglev train construction could begin as early as 2020
Maglev technology may not only cut commute times, but could influence the development of other products, such as elevators for tall buildings.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2018 -
San Francisco proposal would convert parking garage into affordable housing, hotel
For cities that are hindered by a lack of land on which to build new homes, transforming lesser used properties with a sizable footprint is a promising plan.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2018 -
FCC finalizes rural broadband auction details
The $2 billion auction aims to bring broadband to underserved rural areas.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Left out in the cold: Protecting smart systems from extreme temperatures
Electronics don't run optimally in frigid weather, but smart system protections are "built into the sauce," experts say.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2018 -
Nonprofit sues Chicago for details on city's Amazon HQ2 bid
Chicago is one of 20 finalists in the running for the tech company's $5 billion second headquarters.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2018 -
San Diego mayor proposes increasing live-work spaces
The goal is to increase housing supply and help the environment by reducing workers' need to commute.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 5, 2018 -
Missouri coalition to study St. Louis–Kansas City hyperloop feasibility
Engineering firm Black and Veatch is leading the study and donating $400,000 worth of its services as part of the effort.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Minnesota using drones to scan aging bridges
The drones can hover near aging trusses, piers and bearings while collecting thousands of high-resolution images that are stitched into 3-D models.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018
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