Governance & Finance: Page 74
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DC CDO to serve as CTO on an interim basis
Effective today, the city's Chief Data Officer Barney Krucoff will fill the role of interim chief technology officer following Archana Vemulapalli's departure.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Atlanta issues RFP to advance smart city ‘strategic infrastructure initiative’
Atlanta DPW Commissioner William Johnson said the city is looking to build its "backbone infrastructure" to support new technology advancements.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 4, 2018 -
California cities adjust to recreational marijuana legalization
The state's recreational marijuana market is forecast to be valued at $63.5 billion by 2024.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
6 trends that will define smart cities in 2018
From 5G to microtransit, cities will face significant tech, transportation and innovation advancements in the new year.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Boston establishes $10M private donor fund to combat homelessness
The fund will be used to create 200 units of long-term housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Trump disputes funding for $13B Hudson River tunnel project
Project officials say they received financial commitment for the New York-New Jersey tunnel from the Obama administration — an assertion the FTA said is not correct.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Opinion
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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