Why ubiquitous broadband and green ICT go hand-in-hand

Broadband is simply a fat pipe. It’s how we use broadband – the applications, solutions and services that ride on it – that can contribute to smart and sustainable communities.

By Charles Despins • Aug. 15, 2017

Trump signs executive order to streamline infrastructure approvals

The order rolls back environmental regulations and calls for federal review of "new major infrastructure projects" to be reduced to roughly two years.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 15, 2017

Minneapolis Southwest light-rail construction could start in 2018

The project has been a sore spot for state Republicans, who voted not to fund the 14-mile line and instead want to use the money for road and bridge repairs.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 14, 2017

Johns Hopkins report highlights Baltimore’s food system resilience

The report encourages Baltimore to develop critical food facilities, community food storage and communication plans. 

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 10, 2017

Q&A: An inside look at Intel’s new AV lab

Patti Robb, chief strategist of Intel's Silicon Valley Autonomous Vehicle Lab, shared insights on the new lab, the future of self-driving tech, and her first time riding in a car that nobody was steering.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 10, 2017

This small Mississippi city is getting smart to fight traffic

Ridgeland recently announced a partnership with C Spire to pilot smart lighting and traffic analytics applications. 

By Jackie Snow , Cody Boteler • Aug. 10, 2017

At this NYC summer camp, kids build dream cities from scratch

New York University's Science of Smart Cities program encourages students to observe the city around them — and develop solutions to improve it.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 9, 2017

San Diego nabs approval for plan to recycle sewage into drinking water

The city's wastewater treatment plant would be one of the few in the world to directly recycle wastewater into potable drinking water.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 9, 2017

Q&A: TreeHouse CEO Jason Ballard on greening the home-improvement supply chain

You can call it the “Home Depot for hipsters," but the Texas-based retailer is charting new territory in building product sales and services.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 9, 2017

Connecticut congressman proposes carbon tax for infrastructure funding

Rep. John Larson plans to introduce the legislation when Congress returns from its August recess, as more lawmakers put forth ideas to fund a national rebuilding program.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2017

How supply chains can rebound from natural disasters

Companies should acknowledge that in the case of natural disaster, there is often no quick turnaround, but there are strategies to recover efficiently.

By Barry Hochfelder • Aug. 7, 2017

4 low-tech solutions for creating smarter cities

Smart city solutions don't always have to involve wires, sensors and Wi-Fi. Here's a collection of 4 low-tech, low-cost strategies to enhance quality of life in cities.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 3, 2017

IBM launches new security services for IoT and connected cars

These services may prove critical as more devices come online. 

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 3, 2017

Location data will change decision-making in cities

If cities can successfully navigate privacy concerns, location data sourced from citizens and residents could revolutionize decision-making.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 3, 2017

The year ahead for smart cities: Connectivity, connected lighting and mobility

Lisa Brown, senior national director of municipal infrastructure and smart cities for Johnson Controls, talked with Smart Cities Dive about the "low-hanging fruit" of smart cities.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 2, 2017

IBM consultants to help 5 cities tackle actionable projects

The teams will tackle issues that can be tightly scoped and completed in a few weeks.

By Cody Boteler • July 27, 2017

Checking in on Columbus, OH a year after Smart City Challenge

Columbus, OH, might not have glitzy projects to show off — but that doesn't mean that city officials aren't working to become a model smart city.

By Jackie Snow • July 27, 2017

Data in the District: Washington unveils ‘The Lab’ for city solutions

The new initiative will bring together researchers to parse data and work with DC government offices.

By Jackie Snow • July 27, 2017

How Elon Musk could reshape city life

Musk's disruptive technology — from traffic-diverting tunnels to rooftop solar shingles — could completely revolutionize city infrastructure. 

By Jackie Snow , Cody Boteler • July 27, 2017

Seattle hires first smart city coordinator to manage policies, networks

Kate Garman, who previously worked as the innovation policy advisor for Kansas City, MO, will be responsible for guiding various city departments in smart developments.

By Kristin Musulin • July 25, 2017

Local higher ed boosting Pittsburgh tech industry

The city's reputation for tech innovation is on the rise, with many crediting universities like Carnegie Mellon and U-Pitt for helping facilitate that growth.

By Pat Donachie • July 25, 2017

Buzz off: Study finds drone noise more annoying than cars, trucks

NASA researchers hypothesized that humans find drone buzzing so annoying because it is a noise to which not many people are accustomed. 

By Jackie Snow • July 24, 2017

Q&A: CityBase works to take the headache out of government and resident interactions

Smart Cities Dive caught up with CityBase's CEO and VP of Marketing to learn more about their goal to streamline agency services and improve user experiences. 

By Kristin Musulin • July 20, 2017

Q&A: How Cary, NC, proves size is not a limitation of smart development

With a population of 160,000, Cary may not be the first "smart city" location that comes to mind — but members of its government are working to change that impression.

By Jackie Snow • July 20, 2017

A cheap, clean way to split water could bring the end of fossil fuels

Adoption of hydrogen fuel would allow cities to plan future expansions or renovations to their landscape with hydrogen fueling stations or structures for production.

By Megan Ray Nichols • July 20, 2017