Cities nationwide push to lower voting age to 16

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By Jason Axelrod • Sept. 10, 2018

How smart venues make smarter cities

Traditionally just the home of sports and entertainment, stadiums and other spaces are now a hotbed of innovation in the urban environment.

By Chris Teale , Sean Gibbons • Sept. 10, 2018

Dockless Digest: Dallas man in fatal scooter accident

Elsewhere, Virginia cities crack down on Bird, Lime expands to Spokane, WA and dockless vehicles could soon return to Miami in a one-year pilot program.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018

House Republicans call for Senate to act on AV legislation

In marking the one-year anniversary of passing the SELF DRIVE Act, House Energy & Commerce Committee members called on Senators to follow their lead.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018

New York resiliency strategy ‘OneNYC’ to get an update in 2019

Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Daniel Zarrilli, the city's chief climate policy officer, to lead the effort by engaging with residents across all five boroughs. 

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 7, 2018

Federal court: Cities can’t punish homeless sleeping on streets if no other option

The ruling will affect cities in 11 states and territories and could lead to similar rulings in other jurisdictions outside the 9th Circuit Court.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 7, 2018

San Francisco announces 4 key environmental commitments

Mayor London Breed committed the city to zero waste, making its buildings carbon neutral, issuing green bonds and using 100% renewable energy.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 6, 2018

Los Angeles approves new rules, 1-year pilot for dockless vehicles

Companies must obtain a permit through the city's Department of Transportation, and each will be limited to 3,000 bikes and scooters.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 5, 2018

5 global governments demand access to encrypted data

The "Five Eyes" say the backdoor demand is for law enforcement agencies to "lawfully access data" of private citizens for public safety and security.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 5, 2018

DC extends dockless pilot, requires locking mechanism for bikes

The city — one of the first to launch a dockless pilot — considers the program changes to be "minor."

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 31, 2018

California passes landmark 100% clean energy goal

The bill headed to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk would direct state agencies to begin planning to supply 100% of retail electricity sales with carbon-free resources by 2045.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 31, 2018

A year on from hurricane, Houston leaders see Harvey as ‘the new baseline’

Houston's Chief Recovery Officer said ​the storm had "a magnitude that people are just beginning to understand." But with every day that passes, the city is not only rebuilding — it's building forward. 

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 30, 2018

Manhattan DA: Cities must partner on cyber crime prevention, go beyond investigation

Cyrus Vance detailed his office's work with the City of London Police to help create the Global Cyber Alliance, which helps cities stop cyber threats and encourages public-private collaboration.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 29, 2018

8 US cities sign pledge to cut waste by 15% per capita by 2030

A worldwide group of 23 cities and regions signed the declaration, which also promises to reduce trash sent to landfill and incineration by 50%.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 28, 2018

Airbnb sues NYC over new short-term rental rules

The company described the new law, set to go into effect in February, as an "extraordinary act of government overreach" in a court filing.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 27, 2018

Despite NYC ride-hailing decision, pitfalls ahead for cities regulating gig economy

Chicago already suggested it may follow suit with the driving apps, while a need for governments to keep up with regulations and state preemption may slow things down.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 27, 2018

Chicago rejects over 2,400 Airbnb registrations due to short-term rental ordinance

Many Airbnb hosts in Chicago are facing difficulties in renewing their registrations due to increased short-term rental regulation enforcement.

By Jason Axelrod • Aug. 27, 2018

Philadelphia sets path to reduce GHG emissions 80% by 2050

Among other steps are an initiative to install more rooftop solar on buildings and incentivizing more efficient thermal systems for buildings.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 24, 2018

National League of Cities, Results for America partner on data initiative

The workshop series through NLC University will help local governments more effectively use data and facts to improve residents’ lives.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 24, 2018

Accelerator for America nets Rockefeller Foundation grant for local job creation efforts

The $250,000 award will support communities' model programs to create new employment opportunities and infrastructure investments.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 23, 2018

Salt Lake City mayor proposes 2 affordable housing measures

The city aims to add 2,000 new units by the end of next year and preserve existing homes through fee waivers for developers and a requirement to replace existing units.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 23, 2018

Lyft announces efforts to increase voter turnout in November

The ride-hailing service will offer 50% off rides to polling sites on Nov. 6, and will provide free rides to underserved communities via partnerships with nonprofits.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 23, 2018

US Conference of Mayors condemn EPA Clean Power Plan replacement

Columbia, SC Mayor Steve Benjamin said cities "can’t do it alone" when it comes to tackling climate change, and urged more federal help.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 23, 2018

Why cities should consider a Chief Digital Officer — even if the C-suite is crowded

Todd Asher of Bloomberg Associates explained how a CDO can be "additive" to a city government's digital leadership, despite existing CIO or CTO roles.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 23, 2018

HUD launches task force following housing voucher discrimination reports

Two reports highlight that many landlords across five test cities would not meet with or rent to people who use housing vouchers.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 22, 2018