NYC to install 1,500 sidewalk barriers to protect pedestrians

The permanent metal bollards are intended to address security threats, streamline pedestrian traffic and maintain safe public spaces.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 2, 2018

Hurricane Harvey recovery puts the squeeze on Houston’s training centers

Though the 2017 hurricane season resulted in job losses for some industries, demand for skilled construction workers is booming.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018

Arkansas commission calls for ‘sustainable’ P3 to advance data analytics

The commission was formed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson in March 2017 to study opportunities for economic growth in relation to computer science.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 29, 2017

10 additional cities sign Chicago Climate Charter

The international charter on climate change now represents 67 cities including Los Angeles, Vancouver and Boulder, CO. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 28, 2017

Crime in the 30 largest US cities declined in 2017

The average crime rate dropped 2.7% compared to 2016, while the murder rate declined by 5.6%

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 22, 2017

Sustainable sourcing is more cost-effective than you think

Cost reduction and a focus on social responsibility are driving sustainability in the supply chain.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 22, 2017

Colorado opts in to FirstNet after exploring alternatives

The state had previously considered opting out of the nationwide emergency workers' communications network and using a private provider.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 21, 2017

New York City Council passes bill to address algorithmic discrimination

The bill would require the creation of a task force to address instances of potential machine bias based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation or other status. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 20, 2017

Hong Kong unveils smart city roadmap

The plan lists six main areas and initiatives for becoming a world-class smart city.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 19, 2017

A look back at the top trends that shaped cities in 2017

From dockless bikes to renewable energy plans, these are the trends and innovations that altered the smart cities space this year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 19, 2017

How cities and tech can partner to improve quality of life for residents

Two-way exchanges of information between governments and businesses not only help plan for the future, but can also help cope with the past. 

By Joe Rinzel • Dec. 19, 2017

Amazon activity in Atlanta sparks HQ2 speculation

A lobbyist for the online retailer has registered in Georgia, sparking speculation that the capital city could be the company's choice for its much-vaunted second headquarters.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 18, 2017

How the GOP tax overhaul could affect cities

Congress is expected to pass a tax overhaul this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for cities, construction, energy and more.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2017

Salt Lake City approves housing plan, urges others to follow suit

The city's plan focuses mainly on affordable housing, but leaders say they can't go it alone and others need to step up. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 18, 2017

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

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

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