Cybersecurity, resiliency focus of $50M funding for DOE labs

The funding targets next generation tools and technologies, with the largest chunk going to enhance the resiliency of distribution systems.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2017

The evolution of smart tech: What will our cities look like in 2025?

Companies participating in the on-demand ecosystem will need to evaluate the platforms their technologies are powered by to ensure they can withstand our demand-driven world.

By Roei Ganzarski • Sept. 12, 2017

USDOT announces voluntary rules for self-driving cars

The release marks another step forward in the push to accelerate CAV development.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 12, 2017

Poll: A majority of Americans would pay more taxes for better roads

Even more respondents said they’d pay higher fees if laws mandated that the funds only be used on the intended infrastructure projects.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2017

Charlottesville, VA launches open data portal

The city's data is organized online into different categories, including buckets that align with strategic goals, giving residents an easy tool for accountability.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 7, 2017

Poll: Minneapolis, Dallas residents are happiest with city cleanliness

A new YouGov poll found that 90% of residents in the Minneapolis-St. Paul and Dallas-Fort Worth areas believe their cities are "very clean" or "somewhat clean."

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 7, 2017

Trump signs $15B disaster relief bill

More funds are expected to help relief and rebuilding agencies contend with the damage wrought by the latest two hurricanes to hit the mainland U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017

Keep America Beautiful launches resiliency fund in response to Harvey, Irma

The Community Restoration and Resiliency Fund will support efforts to rebuild communities affected by recent hurricanes and flooding.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 7, 2017

House approves bill to speed autonomous vehicle development

A bipartisan Senate group is planning similar legislation, and it's likely the two bills will come to a head over issues like job creation and safety.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017

Key trends in air quality monitoring and management

The growth of urban air pollution is one of the most serious indicators of the impact of global urbanization on the environment and human health.

By Ryan Citron • Sept. 6, 2017

Cyberattacks raise risk of access to US power system, Symantec says

The attacks in Europe and the U.S. could lead to hackers gaining control of power system operations, the security firm said.   

By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 6, 2017

DC is the world’s first LEED Platinum city

The nation's capital has more projects per captia certified through the U.S. Green Building Council's sustainability certification than any of the states.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2017

Arizona Public Service goes beyond LEDs with new efficiency proposals

Priorities include incentives for smart thermostats, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, energy storage and water heater timers.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2017

How to survive a government shutdown

Companies with federal contracts need to plan ahead in the event lawmakers can't agree on appropriations by the end of the month.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017

The 500-year storm: Quantifying Harvey’s destruction

In the first part of this multi-part series, Smart Cities Dive takes a look at the damage Houston has suffered from Hurricane Harvey — and the remediation efforts that will need to follow.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 31, 2017

Urbanova partners with Gallup to identify projects that matter to citizens

The living lab aims to develop a collaborative process that is "replicable and scalable" for other smart cities and communities to mimic. 

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 31, 2017

New Jersey regulators to study impacts of widespread EV adoption

State regulators want to examine what infrastructure developments can be expected in the short- and medium-term, as well as what goals should be established.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2017

White House to meet with state and local transit officials

Attendees will discuss ways to finance President Donald Trump's proposed $1 trillion infrastructure spend and draft a set of "guiding principles."

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2017

5 elements of a successful P3

All public-private partnerships are different, but a few factors achievable early on make some more likely to succeed.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2017

Columbus, OH may be smart — but its transportation options are lacking

The "pocket of pain" in Columbus highlights an issue of national importance: Cities can't neglect infrastructure that connects multiple urban areas.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 28, 2017

Texas cities may face years of debris cleanup in wake of Hurricane Harvey

Texas-based companies like Waste Management and Texas Disposal Systems have turned to social media for customer care as they face the long path to recovery. 

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 28, 2017

WeWork gets $4.4B investment to expand co-working business

The capital injection, from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, makes the company one of the largest privately held sharing economy startups.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 28, 2017

How to implement an open data policy

Opening up data is a noble goal for cities, but privacy, security and accessibility all need to be considered. 

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 24, 2017

Why is IoT talent so hard to find?

Finding a combination of multiple disciplines in a market where each of them is already scarce makes hiring for the Internet of Things an uphill battle for companies.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 24, 2017

Santa Clara University adopts smart parking technology

The private university in California is working with Vimoc Technologies to improve parking and pedestrian safety on campus.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 24, 2017