Rescuing the rescuers

Department-managed support programs are helping first responders address mental health concerns.

By Jason Axelrod • March 30, 2018

FirstNet debuts dedicated first responder network core

The launch of the evolved packet core, which will operate "like the brain and nervous system of FirstNet," follows the inaugural FirstNet hackathon.

By Kristin Musulin • March 29, 2018

Kansas City CIO: Cities that don’t embrace smart tech risk becoming ‘digital Rust Belt’

Bob Bennett said urban areas risk being left behind if they do not innovate, and that younger generations will "vote with their feet" and leave if that happens.

By Chris Teale • March 28, 2018

Why P3s can be a project delivery method worth the risk

When executed properly, public-private partnerships can be a win-win for those on both sides of the aisle.

By Mary Tyler March • March 27, 2018

Why building a dynamic smart city requires an equally-dynamic network

The network supporting a city's smart technology must adapt intuitively to shift bandwidth accordingly when and where it’s most critical. 

By Daniele Loffreda • March 26, 2018

Mayors call for local action on guns: ‘We owe it to those who have lost their lives’

In a letter, the mayors cite 43 states which have a form of maximum preemption to prevent cities from passing gun regulations on top of state law.

By Kristin Musulin • March 26, 2018

Study: Politicians do not adequately prioritize street safety

Researchers provided six strategies for enabling road safety improvements, including prioritizing an integrated approach and bundling road safety with more prominent issues.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2018

White streets in LA combat the ‘heat island’ effect

In an effort to cool the city, Los Angeles is experimenting with painting some of its streets white.

By Derek Prall • March 26, 2018

FCC relaxes federal review rules to allow quicker 5G deployment

The majority of small cells to support the network will now not require review under the National Historic Preservation and National Environmental Policy Acts.

By Chris Teale • March 23, 2018

Lawmakers call for more P3s, workforce development to grow smart cities

US Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-NV, and Reps. Darrell Issa, R-CA, and Yvette Clarke, D-NY, said education is key, as well as collaboration with the private sector.

By Chris Teale • March 23, 2018

NYC extends behavioral design program through 2019

The city's Behavioral Design Team received funding to continue using behavioral science to solve city problems.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 22, 2018

Georgia investigating former Atlanta mayor’s press office for potential violations of state open records act

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting a probe into potential violations of the Georgia Open Records Act on the part of the Atlanta government.

By Jason Axelrod • March 21, 2018

Tampa, University of South Florida to partner on ‘creative’ transportation solutions

Mayor Bob Buckhorn said the lack of city transit options are "the Achilles heel for our community," though development shouldn't be "just more road-building."

By Chris Teale • March 21, 2018

Coronado, CA to begin impounding dockless bikes, fining companies

The bikes have been declared a "public nuisance" in Coronado, even though the dockless services are not permitted to operate in the city.

By Kristin Musulin • March 21, 2018

Seattle temporarily bans rent bidding apps to investigate legality

The city will evaluate if the apps contribute to its affordable housing crisis.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 21, 2018

Transit leaders criticize Trump’s proposed grant cuts in FY19 budget

The President's plan would remove up to $51.7 billion in funding from the popular CIG and TIGER programs for public transportation.

By Chris Teale • March 20, 2018

Pennsylvania city mayor convicted in corruption trial

On March 1, longtime Allentown, Pa. Mayor Ed Pawlowski was convicted of 47 federal crimes in a corruption trial.

By Jason Axelrod • March 19, 2018

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

These female mayors shattered the glass ceiling in their mid-size cities

The new mayors of Manchester, NH and Provo, UT share their experiences as the first women ever elected to the office in their cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2018

NYC CTO Miguel Gamiño to leave public office

Gamiño, who was appointed in October 2016, prioritized equitable innovation and was active in the city's municipal tech engagement program, NYCx.

By Kristin Musulin • March 16, 2018

More than 100 mayors sign Cities Open Internet Pledge

In March, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio called on cities to join him in procuring internet services only from ISPs that follow net neutrality.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated May 2, 2018

The partnerships enabling disabled city residents to better explore their surroundings

Experts say that despite cities' pushes for inclusivity, people with disabilities remain an overlooked group, especially during city planning processes.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2018

Smart Columbus Experience Center now open in Columbus, OH

The center will enable visitors to learn about the city's smart innovations and test drive electric vehicles.

By Katie Pyzyk , Chris Teale • Updated July 6, 2018

Lawmakers kick off Congressional Smart Cities Caucus

The caucus will hold a series of roundtables this spring to discuss issues facing smart cities and Congress' role in shaping policy.

By Chris Teale • March 14, 2018

London mayor: Governments ‘sitting on their hands’ while tech revolution happens

During a keynote speech at SXSW, Mayor Sadiq Khan called on local politicians to better ensure that tech growth is beneficial, not detrimental, to cities.

By Kristin Musulin • March 13, 2018