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Baltimore resilience corps could be model for cities
Local leaders, the Rockefeller Foundation and other partners shared learning lessons from the corps' first six months, including how to leverage the program post-pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • April 9, 2021 -
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ColumnExpanding opportunities: Nebraska’s bold procurement Concierge Program
Expanding opportunities: Nebraska’s bold procurement Concierge Program
By David Yarkin • April 8, 2021 -
It’s time to ‘redefine what infrastructure is,’ says USCM president
Louisville, KY Mayor Greg Fischer said in a webinar that President Biden's American Jobs Plan will ready the U.S. for the future and "unleash" innovation.
By Chris Teale • April 8, 2021 -
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US mayors gather to address surge of anti-Asian violence in cities
With such hate crimes increasing 150% across 16 major cities in 2020, federal and local leaders discussed possible solutions at a recent U.S. Conference of Mayors panel.
By Cailin Crowe • April 7, 2021 -
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Los Angeles infrastructure inventory anticipates future autonomous vehicle policy
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.With respect t...
April 7, 2021 -
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Local governments set record for new renewable energy procurement in 2020, groups report
Transactions last year grew renewable capacity 23% from 2019's totals, according to World Resources Institute and Rocky Mountain Institute data.
By Chris Teale • April 5, 2021 -
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As boomers head for the exits, government administrators need to expand their recruiting via social media
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Baby boome...
By Michael Keating • April 1, 2021 -
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How local governments can combat the affordable housing crisis
How local governments can combat the affordable housing crisis
By John Sullivan • April 1, 2021 -
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How the American Jobs Plan aims to shape 4 pillars of city infrastructure
The administration's package looks to inject billions of dollars into the country's digital infrastructure, water, transportation and housing needs, with emphasis on racial equity and climate resilience.
By Smart Cities Dive Team • April 1, 2021 -
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Singapore tops global smart city rankings again, NYC leads US
Meanwhile, Columbus, OH reached No. 11 in the Eden Strategy Institute's latest standings due to coordinated efforts with Smart Columbus.
By Chris Teale • April 1, 2021 -
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LA, Philadelphia and DC compost leaders look to better leverage city park sites
As municipally supported composting grows in some parts of the country, panelists at a U.S. Composting Council event discussed solutions to common roadblocks in using parklands for such programs.
By Maria Rachal • March 31, 2021 -
Few mayors expect to keep COVID-inspired changes to public spaces, survey finds
The Menino Survey of Mayors found that although leaders predict residents will spend more time outside, only 6% of mayors plan to keep recent changes to those spaces like closed roads and new bike lanes.
By Chris Teale • March 31, 2021 -
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Deep DiveSatellite internet: digital divide solution or ‘science experiment’?
SpaceX and Amazon have said the technology can help rural America get online, but opponents say it's unproven and not worthy of federal investment.
By Chris Teale • March 30, 2021 -
Auto leaders urge adoption of ‘common language’ for AV safety
The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium — which counts Ford, Daimler and Lyft among its members — outlined performance metrics for developers to inspire public confidence in self-driving cars.
By Chris Teale • March 29, 2021 -
The smart city tech most at risk for cyberattacks: report
University of California at Berkeley researchers said certain traffic lights and emergency alert systems are among the most vulnerable.
By Chris Teale • March 26, 2021 -
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New coalition calls on Biden admin to prioritize electrified transportation
CHARGE, a group of 37 organizations, is urging EV charging infrastructure be especially deployed in communities traditionally underserved by transportation or that have struggled with pollution burdens.
By Chris Teale • March 25, 2021 -
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Community-led design of public spaces could have ‘ripple effect’ in COVID recovery: report
Analysis of public spaces in Detroit; Philadelphia; San Jose, CA; and Akron, OH by the Knight Foundation and design firm Gehl found successful and resilient programming could have long-term effects after the pandemic.
By Chris Teale • March 24, 2021 -
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Pedestrian deaths had largest year-on-year increase in 2020: GHSA
The Governors Highway Safety Association projected there were 6,721 pedestrian fatalities last year, a 4.8% increase from 2019's mark of 6,412.
By Chris Teale • Updated May 21, 2021 -
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Climate-driven water infrastructure failures risk becoming ‘business as usual’
Monday's World Water Day comes one month after extreme weather wreaked havoc on Texas' water supply, an event that experts warn could become the new normal if leaders fail to invest in resiliency.
By Chris Teale • March 22, 2021 -
Cities turn to resilience corps as pandemic recovery tactic
San Jose, CA is the latest major city to embrace the initiative, which provides jobs and skills training to residents hardest-hit by the pandemic.
By Chris Teale • March 22, 2021 -
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Pandemic supplies keep flowing in Miami thanks to local vendors, cooperative buys and web platform
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.When the C...
By Michael Keating • March 22, 2021 -
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Small city, big impact: why economic development is the best tool to tackle COVID-19
Local government is not typically known for its creativity or nimbleness.
By Christopher Bruno • March 19, 2021 -
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Help wanted: Transport startups hire for ‘sweet spot’ between tech and policy
Companies like Waymo and Aurora are staffing up with Washington insiders as the autonomy sector seeks leaders who can tackle the intersection of public opinion and public policy.
By S.L. Fuller • March 19, 2021 -
Crider, Anthony. (2021). "Rent Relief Protest" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Smart Cities Dive.
CDC extends national eviction moratorium through June
The most recent extension to the ban was set to expire in just a couple days, threatening to create an "unprecedented wave of evictions."
By Cailin Crowe • Updated March 29, 2021 -
Arizona utility opposes legislation barring state regulators from decarbonization mandate
As with many other states, Arizona is embroiled in a debate about the extent of regulators' authority when it comes to decarbonization.
By Emma Penrod • March 17, 2021
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