Los Angeles mayor unveils first P3 to incubate mobility solutions

The "first-in-the-nation" partnership will develop four types of test tracks to help transportation innovations adjust to different urban environments.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 15, 2019

Center for Digital Government names top 5 digital cities

The first-place winners were recognized for their use of technology to serve citizens, update municipal services and enhance cybersecurity.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 15, 2019

London, Bloomberg Associates debut tech dashboard for ‘good governance’

The city's Office of Technology and Innovation partnered with the consulting service to develop a dashboard that aligns tech tools for London's 32 boroughs. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 14, 2019

Vancouver tackles congestion with transportation hackathon

The Decode Congestion Hackathon addressed the "built-out" city's congestion issues, and could help with efforts to achieve zero traffic-related deaths. 

By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 14, 2019

Frisco, TX mayor shares ‘secret ingredient’ to being fastest-growing US city

The Dallas suburb ranked No. 1 on a fastest-growing U.S. cities list. This is no surprise to Mayor Jeff Cheney, who says Frisco is adding nearly 1,000 residents a month. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 12, 2019

Microsoft partners with Charlotte, NC to boost smart city tech

Through a three-year agreement, the partners will create a regional center focused on STEM workforce development, internet of things tech and innovation.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 11, 2019

How should cities prep for 5G? 6 experts weigh in

"5G, for all its glories and what it will bring... [has] a darker side. It will exclude people, and we've got to find new models with the private sector," said Salford, England's chief digital officer.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 11, 2019

CurbFlow loading zones used 19K times in Columbus, OH pilot

Around 2,400 delivery drivers registered to use the eight Loading Management Zones, resulting in "overwhelmingly high" driver satisfaction.

By Chris Teale • Updated June 29, 2020

10 notable smart city election results

On top of unprecedented candidate wins, the elections marked voter support for ride-hailing fees in San Francisco and Airbnb restrictions in Jersey City, NJ.

By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 7, 2019

Philadelphia to redistribute open data office

The Office of Open Data and Digital Transformation's 13 workers will either be moved to other offices or will leave at the end of the year when contracts expire.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 7, 2019

NTSB recommends mandatory helmet laws, protected bike lanes

The group compiled a bicyclist safety report for the first time in 47 years following pedestrian and traffic deaths that have reached their highest level since 1990.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2019

Marrying GIS and BIM tech can connect New York’s plans to its people

By combining the technologies, professionals can begin planning a development's impact on the real physical environment from day one.

By Scott T. Edmondson • Nov. 6, 2019

P3s can help cities avoid ‘darker side’ of 5G

Speakers at DC5G said cities must be deliberate about their efforts to roll out small cells and engage early with the private sector on use cases.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 5, 2019

Are climate emergency declarations the new normal?

As cities wrestle with the urgent need to deal with the climate crisis, advocates say the declarations could be "coming to your city as a demand soon."

By Chris Teale • Nov. 4, 2019

Sidewalk Labs, Waterfront Toronto resolve differences to advance development plan

Local leaders warned the plan is "not a done deal," but allowed it to proceed to the formal evaluation phase after several concerns were addressed.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 1, 2019

Stockholm wins top award at Smart City Expo World Congress

Six other governments and projects also took home awards, including the City of Los Angeles' Data Science Federation and La Paz, Boliva's cable car system.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Nov. 21, 2019

Is voting by mobile app a better security option or just ‘a bad idea’?

Security experts say voting by app adds another level of risk, as mobile-voting pilots expand for overseas military and voters with disabilities.

Oct. 30, 2019

Johannesburg refuses to pay ransom after cyberattack

The group Shadow Kill Hackers said it would release city data if Johannesburg did not pay a ransom of four bitcoin by Tuesday. That deadline passed and no information has been leaked. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 30, 2019

Fear of a green nation

Marijuana legalization is gaining momentum, and local leaders can either capitalize on this movement or get left behind

By Derek Prall • Oct. 29, 2019

Tulsa Remote will again offer $10K for remote workers to move to the city

The program will grant 250 applicants with an incentive package including a monthly stipend, curated housing options and invitations to community events.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 29, 2019

Report: Cities are ‘ground zero’ for seniors, but lack accommodations

The Milken Institute's Center for the Future of Aging found that eight in 10 U.S. seniors live in metro areas. But most cities aren't doing enough to prepare for an aging population.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 29, 2019

Cities of Service announces winners of 2019 Engaged Cities Award

Flint, MI; Plymouth, England; and San Francisco were honored by Cities of Service for programs dedicated to volunteering, urban blight and neighborhood improvements.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 29, 2019

‘An Orwellian nightmare’: The risks of flying surveillance planes over Baltimore

In 2016, a surveillance company was caught flying a plane over Baltimore. Now, the company is seeking the city's permission to return, promising to use the planes to reduce crime. 

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 28, 2019

Lawmakers introduce federal Vision Zero Act to curb street deaths

The bill would make federal transportation funding and grants available for more communities to design and implement safety programs.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 28, 2019

3 federal agencies launch $1M disaster response and resiliency challenge

The Accelerate R2 Network Challenge has support from the Economic Development Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and FirstNet.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 25, 2019