Detroit to cut 2 lanes from major thoroughfare as part of safety initiative

The city has stepped up in recent years to expand beyond its car-centric culture and make things safer for non-drivers.

By Jason Plautz • May 15, 2018

IoT lighting is advantageous for the shifting retail landscape

Lighting manufacturers and technology firms are creating new use cases for a lighting system that addresses customer pain points.

By Krystal Maxwell • May 10, 2018

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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.

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Seattle City Council approves scaled-back head tax

Amazon Vice President Drew Herdener derided the plan as a "tax on jobs," but said the company has resumed construction on a high-profile project in the city.

By Chris Teale • Updated May 15, 2018

Smart Infrastructure Challenge winners to receive at least $50M

Prizes are available in four competition tracks, with victors to be unveiled in October's Fall 2018 Smart Regions Conference in Columbus, OH.

By Chris Teale • April 27, 2018

Virtual radar could reduce permitting delays

Two universities developed an augmented reality-based ground-penetrating radar system to show 3-D objects in real time.

By Joe Beeton • April 27, 2018

Los Angeles speeds up review for Musk's test tunnel

An environmental review granted an exemption that could shave months or even years from the test project's schedule if the full city council gets behind it.

By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2018

City leaders criticize HUD for rollbacks on affordable housing

At an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, speakers said the federal department should do more to prevent segregation.

By Chris Teale • April 23, 2018

Portland, OR to improve infrastructure planning through bike data collection

Ride Report app users can track their cycling progress and provide feedback on facilities to the city.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 23, 2018

University lab to test autonomous roofing drones

Drones that can inspect and install roofs are one type of flying vehicle in the spotlight at the University of Michigan's M-Air.

By Joe Beeton • April 20, 2018

California lawmakers kill contentious housing bill

The polarizing legislation died on Tuesday after lawmakers agreed it was not the most effective measure to address growing costs.

By Kristin Musulin • April 18, 2018

Hyperloop TT starts construction of full-scale hyperloop system

When completed in 2019, the result will be the first full-scale hyperloop system in the world.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2018

Houston wants to become a top city ‘for startups and imaginative endeavors’

The city recently announced plans for a 9.4-acre innovation district, combining commercial properties, "iconic" public space and leading infrastructure.

By Kristin Musulin • April 17, 2018

Netherlands' 3-D printed bridge gets installation date

MX3D used in-house software and four industrial robots to print the bridge over a six-month period.

By Mary Tyler March • April 12, 2018

California state senator amends controversial housing bill

Senator Scott Wiener eased a number of the measures following widespread pushback from California cities, including San Francisco, the city he represents.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 12, 2018

Sidewalk Labs to start testing Toronto ‘smart city’ this summer

Construction could begin as early as 2020, the company's CEO told Reuters, with residents able to move in as early as 2022.

By Chris Teale • April 10, 2018

Cities are 3D printing their way to more sustainable futures

The disruptive, fascinating technology could revolutionize the construction industry and make cities' infrastructure more resilient and affordable.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 5, 2018

Seattle City Council revamps parking rules

The ordinance loosens and eliminates parking requirements for some developments, which could lower housing costs.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 4, 2018

Houston agency proposes new floodplain construction standards

The cost of building to these new standards is expected to range from $11,000 to $32,000 per structure.

By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2018

UK government searches for a 5G test city

The chosen city will test 5G tech in areas such as health, mobility and manufacturing to determine how it can make urban areas more livable.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 3, 2018

'Smart' streetlights mean more than 'sexy' tech, panelists say

While connecting to Wi-Fi is appealing, some experts warn that the costs outweigh the benefits and there should be more focus on monitoring infrastructure.

By Chris Teale • March 29, 2018

Elon Musk's Boring Company makes final cut for Chicago's O'Hare Express

The Chicago Express transit project could be the proving ground for Musk's The Boring Company.

By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2018

Why P3s can be a project delivery method worth the risk

When executed properly, public-private partnerships can be a win-win for those on both sides of the aisle.

By Mary Tyler March • March 27, 2018

The significant challenges (and opportunities) AVs will present to city infrastructure

Optimizing intersections, streetscapes, parking and land-use are some of the issues urban leaders must tackle as more AVs hit the streets.

By Chris Teale • March 22, 2018

Moody's: Trump's infrastructure plan could grow P3 market

To take advantage of P3s, some state and local governments will have to consider politically challenging revenue sources like tolling. 

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2018

Seattle temporarily bans rent bidding apps to investigate legality

The city will evaluate if the apps contribute to its affordable housing crisis.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 21, 2018