All police officers in Chicago now equipped with body cameras

The body cam program has been rolled out to all 7,000 officers a year ahead of schedule.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 15, 2017

21% of city CIOs plan to expand tech teams in 2018

The top U.S. cities where CIOs are expected to boost tech hiring are San Diego, Atlanta, New York, Austin, TX and Charlotte, NC.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 15, 2017

Energy tax credits appear safe as GOP tax bill speeds toward a vote

Incentives for wind and solar power are likely intact, analysts say, but credits for other energy technologies could end up in a separate bill. 

By Peter Maloney • Dec. 15, 2017

The best (and worst) college cities in the US

A new report from WalletHub considered a number of factors to rank cities, and breaks down how institutions can leverage this information in marketing. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 14, 2017

San Francisco tightens regulations on delivery robots

A new ordinance will make it difficult for businesses to test delivery robots in real-life situations.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 12, 2017

10 smart city conferences to check out in 2018

The new year brings many new opportunities to network and share ideas with others in the industry.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 12, 2017

San Francisco rolls out citywide demand-based parking prices

The city is the first in the U.S. to implement this type of a program at all of its meters and garages.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 11, 2017

Australia launches database for evaluating its largest cities

The system displays gathered information about 21 cities based on key productivity metrics.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 11, 2017

Virginia’s I-66 implements extreme toll pricing to alter driver behavior

Solo drivers heading from Northern Virginia to DC paid up to $40 during rush hour this week. The Virginia transit chief said that was intentional.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 7, 2017

Civic Engagement Program of the Year: Gilbert, AZ Office of Digital Government

Since 2012, Gilbert's Office of Digital Government has become an information hub for residents — and a resource for other local governments looking to go digital.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 4, 2017

City of the Year: Washington, DC

From "intelligent" wastewater pumping systems to becoming the world's first LEED Platinum city, DC has blazed a trail when it comes to smart developments.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 4, 2017

Rising Star: Cary, NC

Cary is climbing the smart "city" ranks quickly — and is nipping at the heels of the countries' hottest metropolitan areas from coast to coast.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 4, 2017

City Leader of the Year: Bill Peduto, Mayor of Pittsburgh

Bill Peduto watched Pittsburgh hollow out in the 1980s. Now he's steering the ship as the city reinvents itself as a smart city hub.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 4, 2017

The Smart Cities Dive Awards for 2017

The 2017 awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These cities, companies and trends are transforming urban landscapes and shaping the future.

By Kristin Musulin , Cody Boteler • Dec. 4, 2017

Gallup partners with Tulsa, OK for index to measure city vitality

Gallup intends for the CitiVoice Index to soon be spread to other U.S. cities for assessments of resident well-being and city experience.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 29, 2017

Why a shared digital infrastructure is crucial for smart cities

As the world urbanizes and cities serve an increasing number of people, the importance of well-designed and robust infrastructure rises as well. 

By Hanan Markovich • Nov. 29, 2017

Amazon’s HQ2 received billions of dollars in incentive offerings from these cities, states

At $7 billion, New Jersey officials have offered the highest-dollar incentive program, followed by Irvine, CA, Philadelphia, and the state of Maryland.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 29, 2017

Government of Canada launches Smart Cities Challenge

The pan-Canadian competition encouraging communities of all sizes to develop smart city concepts that will improve citizens' quality of life "through innovation, data and connected technology."

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 28, 2017

The decentralized economy is inevitable. Cities now need to prepare for impact

Blockchain will not only impact trade, but will also radically impact governments and the communities they serve, according to smart city leaders.

By Sarah Wray • Nov. 28, 2017

Miami Mayor: City faces a ‘new generation’ of civic leadership

The newly-elected mayor proposed "smart, innovative and creative" solutions — including new system of government — to address city challenges.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 22, 2017

Report: Cities must focus on equity when innovating

The report from the National League of Cities warns of city instability if leaders let economic and social gaps widen.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 21, 2017

EPA proposes 2-year delay to Waters of the US rule

Critics of the regulation have argued that the rule's current wording casts too wide a net and puts drainage ditches and rivers alike under the control of the EPA.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2017

Columbus, OH alters plans for Smart City Challenge grant money

The city won $40 million from the 2016 challenge to be put toward a number of projects — four of which have now been removed. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 21, 2017

Former Tallahassee employee sues city over favoritism in hurricane restoration

A former Tallahassee, Fla., employee has filed a lawsuit that accuses the city of playing favorites when restoring power after Hurricane Hermine struck the city in September 2016.

By Jason Axelrod • Nov. 17, 2017

5 takeaways from WaPo’s ‘Transformers: Cities’ summit

Leaders from Lyft, Code for America, the City of Seattle and more offered insights on what's driving smart cities at a recent event held by The Washington Post. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 16, 2017