The disengagement doldrums

Local government’s employee engagement levels are abysmal, and if we want a more dedicated public sector, leadership need to address the problem head on.

By Derek Prall • Oct. 10, 2018

Where do smart cities need to improve? 7 industry leaders weigh in

Some of those at Smart Cities Week in Washington, DC said more must be done to alleviate poverty, ease congestion and improve trust and planning.

By Kristin Musulin , Chris Teale • Oct. 10, 2018

Are regulators hindering EV acceleration?

Utilities and regulators are starting to scale up charging infrastructure but are finding it takes private vendor and utility "coopetition" to build the interoperable EV charging networks needed to satisfy drivers.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 10, 2018

Mass timber: A solution to the affordable housing crisis

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By Steve Conboy • Oct. 10, 2018

European Commission promises $800M sustainable transportation investment

The funding will go toward 49 projects across all major modes of transportation, including airports, ports, rail and battery-electric cars.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 9, 2018

The route to resilience

Like people, striving for resilience can help a city weather various hardships, learn from them and bounce back stronger than before.

By Jason Axelrod • Oct. 8, 2018

On the smart city journey, everyone goes at their own pace

At Smart Cities Week in Washington, DC, leaders said that progress varies by jurisdiction, while it is key to change the conversation around innovation inside government.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 8, 2018

Why us? 6 months after ransomware attack Atlanta has no answers

It's possible a vulnerability was found during a random scan and a hacker said, "we got a live one here," according to a security advisor.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 8, 2018

Philadelphia awards innovation grants to 7 pilot programs

The funding is intended to encourage municipal employees to share their ideas for improving government operations and services.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 5, 2018

Chicago to pilot tool to boost disability access for smart cities

The Smart City Digital Inclusion Maturity Model, designed with Microsoft, analyzes a range of city functions and defines performance indicators and metrics towards expanding accessibility.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 4, 2018

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