How Durham, NC’s mayor uses effective behavioral economics

Steve Schewel's tenure as mayor will include an organic waste recycling program, reinstating thousands of drivers licenses and using social science to get people out of cars. 

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 15, 2019

Property values ‘thrive’ near transit, study finds

APTA and the National Association of Relators saw jumps in residential and commercial buildings' sale prices when located a half-mile from public transit.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 15, 2019

Best practices for state and local governments to improve natural disaster preparedness

According to National Geographic, more than 670 U.S. communities will face repeated flooding by the end of this century. Natural disasters continue to affect citizens across the United States, which is why it’s vital for city and state governments to prepare accordingly.

By Paul Brandenburg • Oct. 14, 2019

Chicago mayor to pitch controversial IT, fleet department merger

To help chip away at the city's $838 million budget shortfall, Mayor Lightfoot will propose the merger despite cybersecurity concerns. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 14, 2019

Mayors announce Global Green New Deal at C40 Summit

A coalition of 94 mayors showed support of the deal, intended to encourage emissions reduction in the transportation, buildings, industry and waste sectors.

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 10, 2019

​Wichita, KS mayor talks Paris agreement concerns, support for solar

While Mayor Jeff Longwell decided not to sign his city onto the Paris agreement after the U.S. withdrew in 2017, he's still leading a wave of green initiatives. 

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 10, 2019

How resident mistrust plays into cities’ uncertain futures

Transparency and engagement are key to address resident skepticism about new smart city initiatives, according to speakers at Smart Cities Connect. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 9, 2019

Columbus, OH mayor shares lessons from award-winning tenure

Mayor Andrew Ginther detailed his plans to continue developing a smart city that's inclusive of all residents, incorporating equity and affordable housing. 

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 8, 2019

The risks of the underinsured scooter market

If a person is injured while scooting, who's responsible for the incurred costs? Such questions swirl as the insurance sector catches up with technology. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 8, 2019

2019 mayoral elections: How ‘smart’ are the candidates’ platforms?

Houston incumbent Sylvester Turner, who led the city following Hurricane Harvey in 2017, defeated candidate Tony Buzbee in a Dec. 14 runoff election. 

By Cailin Crowe, Kira Barrett, Kristin Musulin • Updated Nov. 6, 2019

Use data to meet people ‘where they are,’ for community development, panel says

Cities can boost economies, close skills gaps and even manage snow plows with a data-driven approach, according to mayors at the Results for America Summit. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 4, 2019

Waze data-sharing program now available on Google Cloud

City leaders can glean insights from traffic data with a myriad of different sources, helping Waze to reduce congestion and be a city partner. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 2, 2019

London crafts standard agreement to ease 5G rollout

The guidance is meant to give mobile providers better access to rooftops in an effort to eliminate mobile "not spots" that leave residents disconnected.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 1, 2019

On-site and near-site health clinics: An attractive benefit with proven ROI

Despite skyrocketing health care costs, our health care system has a poor track record of actually improving the health of individuals and populations.

By Debra Geihsler • Oct. 1, 2019

Florida city commissioner under fire for calling out cop at awards ceremony over false arrest

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By Jason Axelrod • Sept. 30, 2019

Standardizing vehicles via cooperative contracts boosts efficiencies

Fleet manager says procurement team drives success

By Michael Keating • Sept. 30, 2019

Report: No major city prepared for risks of AI

As AI infiltrates technology and the economy, global cities are slow to develop and execute high-level plans that prepare for its disruptive potential.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 30, 2019

Finance group renews commitment to city-level climate action

Funding from the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance could be crucial to push climate and infrastructure projects as governments struggle with up-front investments.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 27, 2019

Philadelphia solicits bids for new compost facility with statewide implications

The city aims to expand organics processing infrastructure via a public-private partnership to reduce annual food waste by nearly 150 tons as part of its 2035 "zero waste" goals.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 27, 2019

Bipartisan support for resiliency grows as natural disasters worsen

Leaders at all levels of government recognize that the "ludicrous" status quo of infrastructure investment cannot continue. 

By Chris Teale • Sept. 25, 2019

Fort Collins lifts prohibition on female toplessness

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By Derek Prall • Sept. 24, 2019

Leaders call on federal government to ‘do something’ amid dire climate warnings

"It's now a backyard issue," said Rep. Paul Tonko, D-NY. "The public is driving all of us to get to work and address climate as a crisis, as an epidemic." 

By Chris Teale • Sept. 23, 2019

Paris’ digital transformation is women-led, app-driven

Parisians can now engage with governments through Lutece, a digital platform that has evolved city operations under the leadership of CIO Nejia Lanouar.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 23, 2019

6 US cities top list of world’s most surveilled

Atlanta and Chicago are among the top 20. The research firm Comparitech also found "little correlation" between the number of cameras and crime rates. 

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 23, 2019

Seattle City Council approves ride-hailing minimum wage

Mayor Jenny Durkan said the Fare Share plan, which passed unanimously Monday, "makes sure our hard-fought worker protections are available for our Uber and Lyft drivers."

By Chris Teale • Updated Nov. 26, 2019