Tesla’s first Puerto Rico battery project is a microgrid at a children’s hospital

Small renewable energy and battery-based projects are being deployed on the island, while efforts continue to rebuild the bulk power grid. 

By Robert Walton • Oct. 25, 2017

Minneapolis home to nation's best infrastructure

The Realtor.com report analyzed factors such as road and bridge conditions, transit quality and per capita spending on infrastructure to determine its rankings.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 25, 2017

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Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards

Cities are using these levers to meet climate goals and address everything from data centers to building decarbonization.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

Hawaii expands rooftop solar, storage options for residential customers

A “Smart Export” program offers a new compensation option for customers installing the distributed energy resources.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 24, 2017

Iowa turns gathered bridge data into visualization tool

The state has charted all of its bridges on an interactive map that displays each structure's condition.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 23, 2017

Q&A: The roles cities can play in developing smart mobility

Nat Parker, CEO of moovel North America, discussed where he thinks the future of mobility is headed — and how cities will drive that development.

By Cody Boteler • Oct. 23, 2017

Nashville, TN unveils massive $5.2B transit plan

The city's largest ever transportation plan includes light rail, electric buses and transit hubs.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 19, 2017

Toronto officially announces Sidewalk Labs as smart city partner

"Sidewalk Toronto" will become an innovation playground for Google's sister subsidiary.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 19, 2017

‘I still worry’: City utility leaders reflect on impact of Flint water crisis

Representatives from five water service providers spoke out on how the crisis, which started making headlines two years ago, affected their cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 19, 2017

Dallas developer proposes ‘smart district’ with city’s tallest building

The development surrounding the landmark skyscraper could also be in the running for Amazon's new HQ2.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2017

Civic groups to Amazon: ‘Pay your fair share’ in the city you choose

In an open letter to Amazon, representatives from 85 organizations provided requests for jobs, transparency and community-building in the future HQ2 city. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 18, 2017

Amazon’s time is up: what you need to know about the HQ2 bid deadline

We take a look at our latest coverage on the search for Amazon's second North American headquarters ahead of the company's deadline for cities to bid on the project.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 18, 2017

Seattle business tax proposal would fund program to curb homelessness

The proposed tax could raise about $24 million annually to fund housing options for the homeless population.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 16, 2017

Denver mayor resists green roof measure

If passed, the legislation would require new buildings of 25,000 square feet or more be outfitted with at least 20% green roof and/or sustainable features.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2017

Study: These cities are most likely to win Amazon’s $5B HQ2 bid

New York City topped the list due to its transportation systems and supply chain access, though the high business costs there could be a deterrent.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2017

How technology is redrawing the line between design and construction

The latest digital tools and software have given contractors a unique role in the design process.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2017

The future of the company town is high-tech and amenity-rich

But providing employment, housing and lifestyle amenities in close proximity may not be enough to attract and retain today's workers.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017

How cities are reworking their approaches to homelessness

Cities increasingly are moving away from relying on traditional homeless shelters and more toward holistic approaches and technology-based advances.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 28, 2017

Philips Lighting wants to use smart poles to transform cities

The lighting and controls manufacturer is partnering with American Tower Corporation to deploy LED lighting systems that are 4G and 5G enabled.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 21, 2017

How to make coastal cities more flood-ready

Creative urban planning — including pervious concrete and rain gardens — can help make cities more resilient while lowering the cost of recovery post-flood.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 21, 2017

Hundreds of $1 properties are for sale in Chicago

The city is revitalizing neighborhoods by selling city-owned vacant properties — for only a dollar.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 20, 2017

The smart city is paying dividends for school districts

Data gathered by cities can help districts optimize their services and strengthen community cooperation.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2017

The 3 keys to city inclusivity: Collaboration, access and P3s

This week's Inclusive Smart Cities Summit highlighted how policies and innovations that are mindful of all residents can benefit workplaces, transportation and future workforces.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 14, 2017

Detroit has high hopes for economic growth from new $863M sports arena

The city's newest sports arena, which opened last week, is part of a larger plan to boost economic development downtown.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 14, 2017

Cities where you can (and can’t) stretch your salary

Figuring out which metro areas offer the best salaries involves more than just peering at the raw numbers on paychecks.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 14, 2017

Cities weigh the long-term commitment of an Amazon HQ

The winner will need a large airport, mass transit, plenty of available housing, the ability to offer economic incentives and plenty of space to build.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017