How new roadway material tech could help save infrastructure

Scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands are developing new technologies to replace traditional roadway materials with self-healing asphalt.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 10, 2018

AT&T will launch IoT service to monitor bridge, railway safety

The AT&T Smart Cities Structure Monitoring service will outfit city infrastructure with sensors to detect structural changes such as cracks or tilts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 10, 2018

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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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To build an inclusive smart city, look through an age-friendly lens

As the aging population expands, some cities are implementing strategic plans to ensure the needs of seniors are met — especially in terms of mobility and housing.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2018

$75B Senate bridge bill gains transportation industry support

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association said 23% of the nation's bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018

Proposed California bill would mandate greater housing density near transit

The bill was introduced to combat the state's housing shortage and affordability problems.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2018

Las Vegas pilot will test solar-powered information boards

The digital kiosks will offer transportation updates and other informative city-related content.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2018

Boston sees renewed call for $10B seawall in wake of devastating storm

A recent winter storm, combined with a high tide, caused downtown Boston to be flooded with icy seawater.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018

Resiliency at center of $1.5B Seaport San Diego design

Sea-level rise and potential seismic activity are two of the factors influencing the project's design.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018

Illinois announces master contracts for smart street lighting initiative

The effort is part of Gov. Bruce Rauner's push to make Illinois the "first smart state in the nation."

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2018

Smart building tech yields utility savings up to 18%

The study, which examined office and retail space, hotels and hospitals, found each segment has significant differences in smart technology adoption.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 3, 2018

6 trends that will define smart cities in 2018

From 5G to microtransit, cities will face significant tech, transportation and innovation advancements in the new year. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018

Boston establishes $10M private donor fund to combat homelessness

The fund will be used to create 200 units of long-term housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018

Hurricane Harvey recovery puts the squeeze on Houston’s training centers

Though the 2017 hurricane season resulted in job losses for some industries, demand for skilled construction workers is booming.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018

After surprise reversal in New Hampshire, FirstNet clinches contracts in all 50 states

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu made an eleventh hour decision to opt in to the federal nationwide communications network.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 29, 2017

AECOM, Burns & McDonnell join forces for Kansas City airport contract

The announcement comes after the Kansas City Council voted to void an existing MOU for the development of the new $1 billion terminal.

By Kim Slowey , Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017

San Jose, CA approves tiny house village for the homeless

Three potential sites are expected to be named by next month.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 19, 2017

How the GOP tax overhaul could affect cities

Congress is expected to pass a tax overhaul this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for cities, construction, energy and more.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2017

Salt Lake City approves housing plan, urges others to follow suit

The city's plan focuses mainly on affordable housing, but leaders say they can't go it alone and others need to step up. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 18, 2017

Developer plans 27-acre 'mini-city' for downtown Atlanta

The site, which is a proposed location for Amazon's HQ2, would be the largest area development in 50 years.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2017

14 Boston-area cities collaborate to form housing partnership

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker also announced a $10 million plan to create 135,000 housing units throughout the state by 2025.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 12, 2017

Report: Feds will allocate more transportation funds to states that raise taxes to pay for infrastructure

Infrastructure plans have fallen by the wayside as the Trump administration has prioritized repeal of Obamacare, tax reform and other initiatives.   

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2017

New Hampshire becomes the first state to opt out of FirstNet

The state will use an alternative service provider to build and maintain its emergency communications network.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 11, 2017

Elon Musk's Boring Company unveils plans for Los Angeles tunnel system

The 6.5-mile-long tunnel would run between Los Angeles and Culver City, CA, and could eventually carry travelers at speeds of up to 130 mph.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 11, 2017

Austin plans new sports and entertainment district

Some county officials have expressed interest in pursuing the project as a public-private partnership, and could break ground as early as 2018.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2017

$10M investment in Boom may help revive supersonic flights

Questions surrounding the impact of sonic booms on city infrastructure could affect the business' future.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 7, 2017