City leaders ‘disappointed’ in lack of progress on Trump infrastructure plan

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-DC, said more must be done, such as a raise in the federal gas tax to provide more funding.

By Chris Teale • May 16, 2018

Search ongoing in Nashville, TN for driver who hit 2 Bird scooter riders

This latest incident brings more attention to the proliferation of dockless bike-share and scooter companies in U.S. cities and the lack of infrastructure to keep up with their growth.

By Chris Teale • May 15, 2018

Johns Hopkins University opens government employee training center

The Center for Government Excellence will offer online and in-person courses on data analytics and community engagement for government employees and residents.

By Chris Teale • May 15, 2018

Cities urged to create ‘atmosphere for success’ for vulnerable communities

At a panel discussion at the Smart Cities New York conference, leaders said poorer neighborhoods must not be further left behind by private industry and governments.

By Chris Teale • May 14, 2018

Top 5 takeaways from Smart Cities New York 2018

Cities must now lead where states and the federal government are not was a key lesson from the two-day conference.

By Chris Teale • May 14, 2018

Bloomberg Philanthropies to invest $43M in arts program across 7 cities

Invitation-only applications to the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program close in June, with selected recipients to be awarded in August.

By Jason Plautz • May 14, 2018

Canada infrastructure minister touts diversity as strength in smart city projects

Amarjeet Sohi said the 130 applications in the Smart Cities Challenge will be compiled and released publicly so jurisdictions can try and learn from each other.

By Chris Teale • May 11, 2018

NYC Mayor de Blasio urges cities to understand, utilize their power

At the start of the Smart Cities New York conference, de Blasio said the onus is on cities to lead whenever the federal government fails to provide leadership.

By Chris Teale • May 10, 2018

More delivery robots could soon hit DC streets

City Council approved a bill that would expand the pilot program citywide and allow more than five on the street at once.

By Chris Teale • May 9, 2018

Trust between government, citizens key in ensuring all benefit from new developments

At a panel discussion at The Aspen Institute, speakers said officials must manage expectations while acknowledging they will not make everybody happy.

By Chris Teale • May 8, 2018

Oakland, CA bill would heavily regulate city’s use of surveillance technology

Among the provisions, departments must submit a “technology impacts report” to the city’s civilian-led Privacy Advisory Commission.

By Chris Teale • May 8, 2018

Georgia Gov. Deal signs bill establishing regional Atlanta transit agency

The legislation creates the Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority (ATL), which allows for coordinated planning among the 13 counties near the city.

By Chris Teale • May 7, 2018

Examining the characteristics of high-performing cities

The "Equipt to Innovate" survey by Governing magazine explores areas where city governments perform well, and where they could use some improvement.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 4, 2018

Seattle City Council approves scaled-back head tax

Amazon Vice President Drew Herdener derided the plan as a "tax on jobs," but said the company has resumed construction on a high-profile project in the city.

By Chris Teale • Updated May 15, 2018

Nashville, TN voters soundly reject transit plan in referendum

The $5.2 billion measure was defeated by a 2-to-1 margin after more than 110,000 votes, a result that has roiled the business community but has given opponents heart. 

By Chris Teale • May 2, 2018

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel: ‘Government’s got to get where the private sector is’

The mayors of Chicago and Tulsa, OK took to the stage during a recent Axios event to discuss education, inclusion and modernizing city services.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 2, 2018

Earning a Seat at the Table

As procurement matures, the profession is finding its voice.

By Derek Prall • May 1, 2018

The Procurement Professional’s Guide to Negotiating Energy Supply Agreements

Add/delete language is of primary interest to organizations with a significant number of energy accounts.

By Bob Wooten • May 1, 2018

The Textbook Purchasing Gauntlet

Are you surprised that textbooks are a difficult purchase involving significant hurdles?

By Laura Harrington • May 1, 2018

Autonomous vehicle regulation: What the future holds

For the industry to mature and regulations to grow, consumers must understand how this evolving technology addresses their concerns about safety, reliability, privacy and security. 

By Partha Mukherjee • April 30, 2018

Smart Infrastructure Challenge winners to receive at least $50M

Prizes are available in four competition tracks, with victors to be unveiled in October's Fall 2018 Smart Regions Conference in Columbus, OH.

By Chris Teale • April 27, 2018

HUD proposes rent increases for low-income families receiving assistance

Minimum rent would increase and housing authorities could impose work requirements on tenants.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 27, 2018

New York’s P3-centric department aims to tackle inequity

The public-private partnerships have improved underserved residents' access to education, health and housing programs.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 27, 2018

Why mayors matter to smart cities

The mayor that takes the small steps with technological growth today will set the future for other mayors, their communities and the generations to come.

By Daniel Stewart • April 26, 2018

Rise of the Chief Data Officer: Cities learn to crunch the numbers

CDOs bring increased transparency and accountability to local government, and their presence is increasing nationwide.

By Chris Teale • April 26, 2018