Trump signs $15B disaster relief bill

More funds are expected to help relief and rebuilding agencies contend with the damage wrought by the latest two hurricanes to hit the mainland U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017

DC is the world’s first LEED Platinum city

The nation's capital has more projects per captia certified through the U.S. Green Building Council's sustainability certification than any of the states.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 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

Arizona Public Service goes beyond LEDs with new efficiency proposals

Priorities include incentives for smart thermostats, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, energy storage and water heater timers.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2017

The 500-year storm: Quantifying Harvey’s destruction

In the first part of this multi-part series, Smart Cities Dive takes a look at the damage Houston has suffered from Hurricane Harvey — and the remediation efforts that will need to follow.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 31, 2017

How better design can make public buildings safer

For community spaces and government projects alike, the biggest challenge to secure design today is not to make it look too obvious.

By Jean Thilmany • Aug. 30, 2017

Living lab at Stevens Institute of Technology to test water runoff systems

The lab has 20 green roof setups, and four bioretention planters with 15 sensors in each to measure rainwater drainage.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 23, 2017

Study: Boston's North-South Rail Link could cost up to $6B

The line's supporters hope the new details will revive enthusiasm for the project after revealing that it could be built for markedly less than originally thought.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2017

Seattle's Sound Transit hires JV to manage $5.6B of light-rail construction

Northwest Transit Systems Partners will oversee construction of the world's first floating passenger light-rail bridge as one of two projects in the contract.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2017

Colorado DOT schedules first work-zone autonomous vehicle tests

This is the first live U.S. work-zone test of such technology, which aims to protect road maintenance and construction workers from passing vehicles.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 21, 2017

Oklahoma DOT to use new tech to assess bridges after earthquakes

The agency will use the U.S. Geological Survey's ShakeCast situational analysis tool to determine which bridges need inspections after a seismic event.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 16, 2017

San Diego ramps up erosion-control efforts

The crackdown on job-site practices is the result of a lengthy investigation by state officials into the city's enforcement practices.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2017

Report: Paving roads with cigarette butts could reduce waste, thermal conductivity

RMIT researchers found that mixing the immense amount of global cigarette litter with asphalt could help reduce the "urban heat island" effect in cities.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 15, 2017

At this NYC summer camp, kids build dream cities from scratch

New York University's Science of Smart Cities program encourages students to observe the city around them — and develop solutions to improve it.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 9, 2017

Tesla installs first Solar Roof systems — on employees’ homes

Co-founder Elon Musk says he has already outfitted his roof with the system and plans to roll out the product to more employees for testing and observation.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 9, 2017

Q&A: TreeHouse CEO Jason Ballard on greening the home-improvement supply chain

You can call it the “Home Depot for hipsters," but the Texas-based retailer is charting new territory in building product sales and services.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 9, 2017

Connecticut congressman proposes carbon tax for infrastructure funding

Rep. John Larson plans to introduce the legislation when Congress returns from its August recess, as more lawmakers put forth ideas to fund a national rebuilding program.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2017

South Dakota tests advance warning tech along I-29 during road work

Construction companies and government agencies are turning to new tech, standby gear and even alternative construction methods to keep workers safe.

By Hallie Busta • July 26, 2017

Q&A: How Cary, NC, proves size is not a limitation of smart development

With a population of 160,000, Cary may not be the first "smart city" location that comes to mind — but members of its government are working to change that impression.

By Jackie Snow • July 20, 2017

As smart tech grows, builders are pre-wiring homes for Wi-Fi

From mobile phones to digital doorbells, the rise of smart devices is seeing wireless internet service brought into home setup packages just like another utility.

By Joe Dyton • July 19, 2017

South Miami mandates rooftop solar for new homes

The Florida city is the fifth nationwide to require private homes to include photovoltaic technology.

By Mary Tyler March • July 19, 2017

Going green: What’s in it for sports venue owners?

Athletics facilities are used for a few hours each week, yet the ability to reduce energy use and costs is clear. However, the bottom line isn't the only driver.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017

Connecticut leads US states in highest home energy bills

Meanwhile, states in the South reported the highest energy consumption per user, according to a WalletHub analysis of monthly energy use across the country.

By Mary Tyler March • July 14, 2017

How Philips Lighting, Cree are illuminating the future of smart buildings

By placing sensors in light fixtures and deploying "lighting as a service," buildings and cities could collect massive amounts of practical data.

By Cody Boteler • July 13, 2017

What it would take for an 80-story wood tower to rise in Chicago

A research project to explore mass-timber at new heights is raising plenty of questions — including if, and when, the high-rise might come to fruition.

By Hallie Busta • July 13, 2017

Solar installation faces challenges ahead of projected growth

The rooftop solar market will contract for the first time in 16 years as installers adapt business models, driving a rebound that will see more owners adopt PVs.

By Joe Dyton • July 13, 2017