Lessons from Seattle: What Amazon HQ2 contenders should consider

The new headquarters will bring an influx of new hires, which will have both positive and negative effects on the chosen city.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 21, 2017

Itron agrees to acquire Silver Spring Networks in $830M deal

The combination of two leading smart grid and metering companies could help Itron challenge Swiss giant Landis+Gyr. 

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 19, 2017

Solar insiders expect ITC harm finding, handing tariff decision to Trump

Sector leaders are confident the International Trade Commission will find that imported solar panels have hurt domestic manufacturers, but how the president will respond remains unclear. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 19, 2017

Senators introduce measure to spur transit innovation

The bill is modeled after the Obama-era Smart City Challenge, which rewarded communities breaking new ground in transportation.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

The smart city is paying dividends for school districts

Data gathered by cities can help districts optimize their services and strengthen community cooperation.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2017

All governments should be built on a unified API

Today, we’re in a place where most city departments have a website that allows citizens to carry out certain activities online — but most of those systems don’t talk to each other.

By Alex Pedenko • Sept. 18, 2017

The 500-year storm: Quantifying Irma’s destruction

A look at the damage Florida, the Caribbean and other areas have suffered from Hurricane Irma — and the remediation efforts that will need to follow.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 14, 2017

The 3 keys to city inclusivity: Collaboration, access and P3s

This week's Inclusive Smart Cities Summit highlighted how policies and innovations that are mindful of all residents can benefit workplaces, transportation and future workforces.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 14, 2017

Lessons from the experts: Making a resiliency plan

Smart Cities Dive attended a summit on Capitol Hill to get insights from experts, including Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, on how to bounce back from disruptive circumstances.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 14, 2017

Cities where you can (and can’t) stretch your salary

Figuring out which metro areas offer the best salaries involves more than just peering at the raw numbers on paychecks.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 14, 2017

Cities weigh the long-term commitment of an Amazon HQ

The winner will need a large airport, mass transit, plenty of available housing, the ability to offer economic incentives and plenty of space to build.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017

Cybersecurity, resiliency focus of $50M funding for DOE labs

The funding targets next generation tools and technologies, with the largest chunk going to enhance the resiliency of distribution systems.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2017

The evolution of smart tech: What will our cities look like in 2025?

Companies participating in the on-demand ecosystem will need to evaluate the platforms their technologies are powered by to ensure they can withstand our demand-driven world.

By Roei Ganzarski • Sept. 12, 2017

USDOT announces voluntary rules for self-driving cars

The release marks another step forward in the push to accelerate CAV development.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 12, 2017

Poll: A majority of Americans would pay more taxes for better roads

Even more respondents said they’d pay higher fees if laws mandated that the funds only be used on the intended infrastructure projects.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2017

Charlottesville, VA launches open data portal

The city's data is organized online into different categories, including buckets that align with strategic goals, giving residents an easy tool for accountability.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 7, 2017

Poll: Minneapolis, Dallas residents are happiest with city cleanliness

A new YouGov poll found that 90% of residents in the Minneapolis-St. Paul and Dallas-Fort Worth areas believe their cities are "very clean" or "somewhat clean."

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 7, 2017

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

Keep America Beautiful launches resiliency fund in response to Harvey, Irma

The Community Restoration and Resiliency Fund will support efforts to rebuild communities affected by recent hurricanes and flooding.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 7, 2017

The drone dilemma

Caught between federal rules, legal ambiguity and public service, local governments struggle to find their places in governing private and commercial drone activity.

Sept. 6, 2017

House approves bill to speed autonomous vehicle development

A bipartisan Senate group is planning similar legislation, and it's likely the two bills will come to a head over issues like job creation and safety.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017

Key trends in air quality monitoring and management

The growth of urban air pollution is one of the most serious indicators of the impact of global urbanization on the environment and human health.

By Ryan Citron • Sept. 6, 2017

Cyberattacks raise risk of access to US power system, Symantec says

The attacks in Europe and the U.S. could lead to hackers gaining control of power system operations, the security firm said.   

By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 6, 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

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