All hail: How taxi companies stay competitive in an evolving marketplace

As ride-hailing services grow in consumer popularity, savvy cab companies are using technology and improved sustainability to compete for business.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 28, 2019

New arbitration remedy when FEMA denies public assistance for disaster recovery

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By Pepper Allgood • March 27, 2019

Boston has boom year for creating affordable housing

Even with 546 new housing units and more in the pipeline, the city is looking at the possibility of revamping its affordable housing plan.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2019

Letter urges European Parliament to exclude fossil fuel funds from Cohesion Policy

Nearly 50 organizations signed the letter, saying such investments would hurt European communities both environmentally and economically.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2019

NLC report: Cities, states need better cooperation to solve the housing crisis

The report found affordability is only one of the several housing issues cities face right now — inadequate supply and homelessness also top the list.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2019

Procurement team keeps a grip on budget reality

San Diego’s purchasing group serves as a collaborator and maximizes its limited resources.

By Michael Keating • March 25, 2019

NYC & Company’s CMO talks data, influencers and why the city doesn’t market itself

Nancy Mammana dug into digital initiatives, Hudson Yards and how the city's official tourism body is winning over emerging markets like China.

By Peter Adams • March 25, 2019

Oklahoma bill banning local regulation of containers moves through state legislature

Oklahoma House legislators will soon decide on a bill that would prohibit municipalities from applying a fee or ban on single-use plastic and paper bags.

By Jason Axelrod • March 25, 2019

Los Angeles migrates city operations to state data center

The move is estimated to save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars in licensing and equipment fees.

By Jason Plautz • March 21, 2019

DC groups form comprehensive partnership for smart regional growth

The P3 will objectively prioritize smart city projects, secure funding, select suppliers and ensure positive outcomes for citizens. 

By Katie Pyzyk • March 20, 2019

AI could change the world. This is how governments and citizens should prepare

At a summit in Washington, DC, experts called on technology companies to fight bias and for a greater emphasis on lifelong learning.

By Chris Teale • March 20, 2019

Chicago task force drafts roadmap for future of city mobility

A scooter-sharing pilot and an autonomous vehicle pilot are among the more than 50 action items.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2019

Snow, sweeping and garbage: How autonomy will transform city maintenance

The rise of autonomous and connected vehicles isn't confined to passenger vehicles and trucks.

By Jason Plautz • March 19, 2019

Trump budget proposal under scrutiny from transit advocates

The American Public Transportation Association and others argued more must be done to invest in infrastructure given the backlog of issues.

By Chris Teale • March 19, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris introduces bill to help governments improve digital systems

The bill would create an annual $15 million fund for state and local governments to get two-year grants to work on digital services.

By Jason Plautz • March 18, 2019

Smart Cities Council announces winners of 2019 Readiness Challenge

The five winners will each receive year-long guidance on how to turn their smart city visions into reality.

By Chris Teale • Updated April 22, 2019

NYC announces $500M resiliency plan for lower Manhattan

Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out a plan to extend shoreline and reinforce coastal areas to guard against sea level rise caused by climate change.

By Chris Teale • March 18, 2019

Sen. Warren reintroduces affordable housing legislation

The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act aims to increase housing capacity, lower prices and address discriminatory housing practices.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2019

County of San Mateo, CA innovation center to run on UrbanLeap platform

SMC Labs will use UrbanLeap's custom platform to evaluate, collect and share new technologies and pilot programs.

By Jason Plautz • March 14, 2019

Microsoft expands government tech offerings

The company now offers its Teams, Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement programs to public sector customers.

By Chris Teale • March 14, 2019

A new source of planning data: online reviews

City planners can draw new data on quality of life in neighborhoods from online review sites, according to a new study from the University of Buffalo.

By Jason Plautz • March 13, 2019

USDOT launches council to support emerging transportation tech

The council, which Secretary Elaine Chao announced during SXSW, will "better coordinate the review of innovation" around projects, including hyperloop and AVs.

By Kristin Musulin • March 13, 2019

Streets for All Coalition unveiled to advocate for safe, clean mobility

Bird, Spin and the Climate Action Campaign are among the founding members of the group, which will advocate for safety, equitable access and reduced car dependence.

By Kristin Musulin • March 12, 2019

What is the role for cities in replacing the gas tax?

A report from the National League of Cities suggests partnering with state and regional governments on alternatives to pay for infrastructure fixes.

By Jason Plautz • March 12, 2019

Can a city go paperless? With blockchain’s help, Dubai hopes so

The city is already 57% of the way toward its goal of going paperless, with plans to issue its final paper transaction in 2021.

By Chris Teale • March 12, 2019