Governance & Finance: Page 86
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Study: Berkeley soda tax reduced sales of sugary drinks 10%
In its first year, the California city's tax raised $1.4 million for child nutrition and community health programs, researchers found.
By Keith Loria • April 24, 2017 -
Rising sea levels start to take a toll on coastal housing
Zillow analysis found that 300 cities would lose half or more of their housing stock by 2100; 36 coastal cities could be completely submerged.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A look at 2017’s greenest states — and how they’re pushing cities toward a smart future
A study from WalletHub details the states with the best (and worst) environmental policies, highlighting everything from air quality to waste diversion rates.
By Jackie Snow • April 20, 2017 -
Wal-Mart launches ambitious project to cut emissions from supply chain
The retail giant's effort, dubbed “Project Gigaton,” aims to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions by one billion tons by 2030.
By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2017 -
Virginia launches nation’s first business accelerator for smart city development
The program consists of a 90-day boot camp for chosen startups that will be mentored and given resources to test ideas.
By Jackie Snow • April 19, 2017 -
How e-commerce logistics is changing cities
On-demand delivery shifted consumer expectations and forced supply chains' digital infrastructure to improve. Now, the physical infrastructure is catching up, too.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 19, 2017 -
Philadelphia officials continue to push ‘zero waste’ efforts
According to Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams, the city spends $1.4 million to clean up illegal dumping each year and will be pursuing new ways to prosecute offenders.
By Cole Rosengren • April 19, 2017 -
Telecommuting has grown 159% since 2000
More full-time workers work from home than cycle or walk to the office combined.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A new kind of green: Developers trade golf courses for hiking trails, gardens to draw buyers
Nature-based amenities are giving residents of master-planned communities a stronger connection to the outdoors as well as to their neighbors.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 18, 2017 -
Why a prison is teaching its inmates how to code
The privately-funded program is spearheaded by The Last Mile, a nonprofit that connects prisoners with jobs at Silicon Valley companies.
By Tess Taylor • April 17, 2017 -
VR campus tours come to Texas A&M
Prospective students can now visit a variety of campus locations, receiving information about each via an on-screen display.
By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2017 -
Report: Substandard housing contributes to poor mental, physical health
More than 30 million housing units in the U.S. have major physical or health hazards, per a report from the Urban Institute exploring ways to battle blight.
By Mary Tyler March • April 17, 2017 -
Dallas siren hacking indicates need for secure tech infrastructure
The hackers reportedly set off 156 sirens more than a dozen times in the middle of the night, causing stress to the area's 911 system.
By Kristin Musulin , Jackie Snow • April 12, 2017 -
AT&T to build nation’s first public safety network
The network is intended to allow first responders across all 50 states share critical information without difficulties associated with separate radio systems.
By Jackie Snow • April 12, 2017 -
Stanford researchers explore ‘managed retreat’ for when disaster strikes
The strategy of abandoning at-risk buildings or relocating communities is most likely when the environmental risks are deemed "intolerable," according to a new report.
By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017 -
Texas leads US states with fastest-growing cities
The relatively low cost of living and economic stability are together fueling migration to cities in the Lone Star State.
By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2017 -
California lawmakers raise gas tax, vehicle fees to pay for $52B infrastructure plan
The state currently has a backlog of approximately $130 billion in infrastructure projects, and experts estimate that about half of California's roads are in disrepair.
By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What is a ‘smart city’?
Definitions vary, but one goal is constant: to develop more sustainable and livable communities for all ages and abilities.
By Jackie Snow • April 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The future of 5G and fast(er) internet connections
Verizon will start rolling out 5G services this year in 11 test markets, including Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami and Seattle.
By Jackie Snow • April 6, 2017 -
Bloomberg announces smart city certification
What Works Cities will mirror existing building certification programs by offering a point-based system through which cities can earn silver, gold or platinum status.
By Mary Tyler March • April 5, 2017 -
New map highlights transportation-related noise levels across US
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics released the map to help policymakers better understand trends surrounding aviation and highway road noise.
By Jackie Snow • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Welcome to the new Smart Cities Dive!
The team behind Waste Dive, Utility Dive and Construction Dive have joined together to launch Smart Cities Dive, a new resource to help leaders address issues making systems that are more sustainable, connected and livable.
By Eli Dickinson • March 31, 2017 -
How a city, not a company, hosted the biggest booth at SXSW job market
The 2017 SXSW Recruitment event featured a large presence from Atlanta's employer base hoping to attract job seekers for over 10,000 available jobs.
By Tess Taylor , Liza Casabona • March 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
NYC Safety Symposium: Why companies should invest in employees, tech and counterterrorism
During the half-day event, industry leaders discussed ideas for how to improve safety and get waste collection off the most dangerous occupation list.
By Cole Rosengren • March 23, 2017 -
Seattle City Council approves creation of renter advisory group
Skyrocketing rents fueled by new high-income earners are forcing many longtime residents out of their rental homes and into a market that lacks affordable options.
By Katy Tomasulo • March 23, 2017
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