2018 Readiness Challenge winners reflect on their smart city journeys

Representatives from Cary, NC; Las Vegas; Birmingham, AL; Louisville, KY; Virginia and Puerto Rico all took the stage at Smart Cities Week to share how they have benefited from the program thus far. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 4, 2018

Cities need ‘new global playbook’ to solve problems, Intel expert says

In a speech at Smart Cities Week in Washington, DC, Sameer Sharma urged governments to "think big, but be pragmatic" as they innovate.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 4, 2018

City leaders call for greater collaboration with private sector on innovation

Three panelists at Smart Cities Week in Washington, DC admitted they can do more to work with technology companies, but said a lack of trust hinders that.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 4, 2018

Minneapolis releases final draft of 2040 comprehensive plan

The plan heavily addresses equity and the environment, but a drastic increase in housing density was a contentious topic.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 3, 2018

Seattle to appeal FCC’s 5G order

Mayor Jenny Durkan and City Attorney Pete Holmes said the plan undermines local control of infrastructure and could damage agreements with telecom companies.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 3, 2018

Reading City Council explores investigation into controversial personnel decisions

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By Jason Axelrod • Oct. 1, 2018

NTSB: Improved car design, infrastructure, data use could prevent pedestrian deaths

The National Transportation Safety Board offered a number of suggestions for improving pedestrian safety following a year-long investigation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2018

To promote US leadership on 5G, officials call for government to step aside

At a White House summit on the technology, elected officials pledged to partner with businesses and help the country move ahead of China and South Korea.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 1, 2018

Chicago launches Smart911 to improve emergency response

Users can create a safety profile that automatically feeds information like location, home layout, pre-existing medical conditions and other notes that could be helpful.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 28, 2018

Could cities sue FCC over its 5G ruling?

Opponents raised concerns that the plan violates federal law and the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, although advocates dismissed those charges.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 28, 2018

Sen. Warren introduces House bill to tackle affordable housing crisis

The legislation is a companion to the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act introduced to the Senate in September.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Dec. 13, 2018

FCC’s 5G ruling could hurt city tech initiatives, opponents warn

The new rules cap fees cities can charge telecom companies, which could undermine their efforts to fund digital inclusion programs, detractors said.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 27, 2018

Seattle mayor signs order eliminating 10% of city’s vehicle fleet

The reduction, slated to be reached by the end of 2020, is intended to boost city efficiencies while reducing carbon emissions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 26, 2018

Can smart cities work for the visually impaired?

The Denver-based Blind Institute of Technology is taking its message of inclusion in employment to smart cities planners through founder Mike Hess.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 26, 2018

How road pricing and asset finance make a ‘smart’ environment

More cities are looking to charge drivers for entering congested areas, which can help pay for municipal improvements in a low-risk way.

By Gary Thompson • Sept. 24, 2018

NYC releases open data report, includes 629 new data sets

Leaders also are creating two data advisory councils — one for high school students — to develop strategic partnerships and receive feedback.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 24, 2018

Smart Cities for All launches initiative to increase inclusion in city design

The project looks to reach people with disabilities and older urban residents, and will include roundtable discussions in New York City and Chicago.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 24, 2018

5G? Start planning for 6G, FCC commissioner says

While 6G may seem a long way off, it will involve speeds "a thousand times faster" than 5G using terahertz frequency, as well as densified networks thanks to base stations embedded in every piece of tech human beings use.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 24, 2018

Boston offers more than $16M in affordable housing funding

It is one of the largest funding rounds in the city's history, and comes with it in the midst of one of the country's worst housing crises.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 21, 2018

NYC releases guide to help agencies, nonprofits launch ‘Moonshot’ challenges

The free, downloadable guide — designed with Cornell Tech — offers the city’s strategy for "selecting, defining and drafting" approaches to challenges.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 21, 2018

FCC Commissioner: Latest tariffs ‘wildly detrimental’ to 5G rollout

Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel warned the levies on $200 billion of Chinese imports will hit key equipment like antennas, switches, routers and circuit boards.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 21, 2018

Greater Phoenix Smart Region promises collaboration, workforce development

The initiative joins cities with academic institutions, businesses and nonprofits, and leaders said it will be about more than simply new technology.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 20, 2018

‘A’ for effort: Improving safety in cities’ school zones

Cities like Columbus, OH; Savannah, GA; Portland, OR and New York are implementing policies and technologies to enforce speed laws and keep students safe.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 20, 2018

How Denver uses data to quickly find ‘multi-dimensional answers’

The city's Enterprise Data Management platform helps it make real-time decisions for traffic management and could expand to include private-sector data sets.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 19, 2018

Minneapolis’ Nice Ride launches dockless bike-share program

The city's traditional docked bike-share program is officially shifting to dockless, and expects to have 1,500 bikes on the streets this fall.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 19, 2018