Environment
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Local, state leaders launch 'We Are Taking Action' campaign to address climate change
The We Are Still In coalition will conduct working groups and panels throughout the year to discuss how to encourage more local climate action.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 23, 2018
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NYC's Central Park to become permanently car-free
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the move will prioritize "the safety and the health" of the millions of visitors who occupy the park.
By Kristin Musulin • April 23, 2018
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Congress introduces $5.5M bill to modernize flood mapping
The bill would require FEMA to carry out a pilot program to "enhance the mapping of urban flooding" and share data with homeowners and businesses.
By Kristin Musulin • April 20, 2018
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Lyft to make all rides carbon neutral through offset purchases
The commitment will be made through funding of emission mitigation efforts, which Lyft says is a "multi-million dollar investment in the first year alone."
By Kristin Musulin • April 20, 2018
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Report: Future of DC-Baltimore region depends on AV adoption
University of Maryland researchers assessed the impact of autonomous vehicle growth as well as changing land-use and gas prices in the region.
By Chris Teale • April 20, 2018
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Los Angeles, 6 other California cities top 'most polluted' list
The American Lung Association's 19th annual State of the Air report highlighted the U.S. cities that suffer most from ozone pollution.
By Kristin Musulin • April 19, 2018
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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
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EU initiative seeks to boost smart tourism development across its cities
Cities will compete to show innovation and creativity in a range of categories, including sustainability, accessibility and cultural heritage.
By Chris Teale • April 12, 2018
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Seattle mayor releases climate action plan
Durkan's proposed ideas for the Emerald City include congestion pricing and more electric vehicle infrastructure as it looks to become carbon neutral by 2050.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 06, 2018
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Report: Los Angeles ranked No. 1 in US for solar energy use
The city regained the top spot from San Diego, with the pair followed in the rankings by Honolulu, Phoenix and San Jose, CA.
By Chris Teale • April 05, 2018
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State, city leaders oppose EPA fuel efficiency standards rollback
In a statement, the leaders note that all U.S. residents deserve fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicles to improve health and save money on gas.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 04, 2018
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Gallup: Partisan gaps widen over climate change
Overall concern about climate change remains at near-record levels, but Democrats' and Republicans' views differ significantly.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 02, 2018
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$1M Knight Foundation grant to tackle sustainability, resiliency in Miami and Miami Beach
The three-year Harvard University Graduate School of Design study will examine Los Angeles, Boston and Detroit in future sessions.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2018
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Deep DiveGridlock woes: Traffic congestion by the numbers
102 hours — that's how much time residents in this city spend in their cars during peak hours. If you think it is New York, you are wrong.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2018
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Los Angeles hired its first chief design officer. Will other cities follow suit?
After 13 years as an architecture critic for the Los Angeles Times, Christopher Hawthorne will take on a new role to help the city enhance its urban design.
By Kristin Musulin • March 19, 2018
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USDA Forest Service: More urban forests needed as cities grow
The report found that urban land will total 163 million acres nationwide in 2060, an area roughly the size of Montana.
By Chris Teale • March 16, 2018
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Salt Lake City removes EV charging fees to encourage use
The city will add more charging stations this year, in addition to the 28 it installed last year.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 07, 2018
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Deep DiveCities look to 'zero waste' plans, material bans to reach sustainability goals
Different approaches toward waste sustainability illustrate a common theme: There is no one right answer to becoming a more sustainable smart city.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 02, 2018
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Deep DiveAre recent disasters enough to spur utilities to take climate change seriously?
Sector expert Allison Silverstein argues utilities need a new paradigm in long-term grid planning.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Feb. 22, 2018
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More than 230 US mayors oppose reversal of Clean Power Plan
In a joint letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, 236 mayors representing 51 million residents said the proposed repeal would put citizens at risk and harm efforts to address climate change.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 21, 2018
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Deep DiveHow 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
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Bloomberg Philanthropies launches 2018 Public Art Challenge to address civic issues
The competition allows U.S. cities with 30,000 residents or more to apply for up to $1 million in funding to execute temporary, public art installments.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 15, 2018
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Boston committee meets to officially launch 'zero waste' efforts
PAYT, commercial waste franchising and better illegal dumping enforcement were among many topics covered as members began a 9-month planning process.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 13, 2018
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Report: Smart surfaces save cities billions through increased resilience
The Capital E report indicates that low-income residents suffer disproportionately from urban heat islands.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 09, 2018
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Kingston, Ontario partners with Bell to employ smart city platform
The city of 120,000 is partnering to manage its carbon emissions and provide digital kiosks for residents and visitors.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 08, 2018