Georgia Tech unveils winners of Georgia Smart Communities Challenge

Each winner will each receive $50,000 in grants and $25,000 from Georgia Tech in research support. Work on the projects will begin in September.

By Chris Teale • Updated June 13, 2018

New Orleans launches challenge to reduce downtown energy usage

The Downtown NOLA Energy Challenge will encourage business owners to reduce their energy footprint through a number of resources and tools.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 21, 2018

Q&A: How the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance is pushing its members to ‘advance faster together’

Co-founder Jake Rishavy shared how the alliance, which works with 12 member cities as well as academic and private sector partners, is shaping civic innovation in Colorado.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 20, 2018

Managing the curbside in the age of e-commerce and congestion

Delivery trucks, bike lanes, parking spaces and ride-share services all play into the curbside ecosystem. How cities are managing that ecosystem can set them up for success or failure.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 20, 2018

Smart Infrastructure Challenge launched for cities, regional bodies

The competition will encourage governments and agencies to work together on shared regional plans.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 16, 2018

How will HQ2 impact hiring for the other employers in Amazon’s next city?

Wherever HQ2 lands, the local economy is poised for a boon. But for local employers, it may mean stiff competition when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 16, 2018

Congressional Smart Cities Caucus to convene next month

The bipartisan caucus will look to bring together lawmakers with industry leaders and other government officials to share ideas and best practices.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 16, 2018

Bloomberg Philanthropies announces 14 finalists of 2018 Public Art Challenge

Projects from the finalists include efforts to promote cultural equity, transform dumping lots into art spaces and strengthen cross-border relations.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated July 18, 2018

Study: The top 20 cities for celebrating Valentine’s Day

WalletHub assessed 100 of the largest U.S. cities on key metrics such as accessibility to activities, affordable dining options and jewelry and gift stores per capita.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 14, 2018

DC mayor sets up driverless vehicle working group

The city also released a request for information for an autonomous vehicle pilot.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 14, 2018

Trump infrastructure plan promises brighter future for rural broadband

The plan provides $50 billion in federal funding for a rural infrastructure program, which would include improving rural broadband internet offerings.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 13, 2018

Pittsburgh residents push back on Amazon HQ2: This is ‘our city’

More than 100 community members gathered to express concerns about Amazon HQ2's potential impacts on the city's affordable housing, transit and overall equity.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 13, 2018

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

San Francisco sues California over ride-share licensing

The city is challenging a state law exempting ride-share drivers from needing local business licenses.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 12, 2018

World Bank, GEF launch Urban Sustainability Framework

The framework lays out a four-stage approach for cities to improve their sustainability efforts through strategic planning and financing.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 12, 2018

No, Detroit is not banning Airbnb from residential zones

The brief enforcement of a zoning code update sparked backlash from city residents, who expressed disappointment and concern due to Airbnb being a source of income.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 9, 2018

Knoxville partnering with CNX to prepare for 5G network

The city will partner with the telecommunications company to evaluate existing laws and regulations, and determine if 5G receivers can be attached to city-owned property.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 9, 2018

Detroit quietly pushes Airbnb out of residential zones

An update to Detroit's zoning code went into effect this week, making it illegal for property owners to rent out their homes or apartments in the city's R1 and R2 zones.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 9, 2018

Report: Internet sector has strong presence in all major US cities

The NLC and the Internet Association found that the internet has a strong presence in all major metro areas, and indicated that a city's policies, not its size, drive innovation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 8, 2018

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. 8, 2018

Louisville submits application to use drones for gunshot response

The drones could respond to the scene of a shooting up to a minute before someone calls 911 to report shots being fired.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 8, 2018

Energy tax credits included in Senate budget deal

Tax credit extensions for nuclear plants and a number of natural gas and renewable energy technologies are in a Senate budget deal, but are likely to face opposition in the House.

By Gavin Bade • Feb. 8, 2018

Tackling the silent health risk creeping across cities: loneliness

The U.K. recently appointed a minister for loneliness to combat "the sad reality of modern life." Should the U.S. follow suit?

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 8, 2018

How the IRS is watching municipal employee benefits

CPA Randy Shepard explains how to properly report employee reimbursements to the Internal Revenue Service.

Feb. 7, 2018

Inside Baltimore’s proposed Styrofoam ban

Baltimore is considering a politically-popular ban on polystyrene foam food service products. See how the debate is playing out.

By Cody Boteler • Feb. 7, 2018