Seattle temporarily bans rent bidding apps to investigate legality

The city will evaluate if the apps contribute to its affordable housing crisis.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 21, 2018

Transit leaders criticize Trump’s proposed grant cuts in FY19 budget

The President's plan would remove up to $51.7 billion in funding from the popular CIG and TIGER programs for public transportation.

By Chris Teale • March 20, 2018

Pennsylvania city mayor convicted in corruption trial

On March 1, longtime Allentown, Pa. Mayor Ed Pawlowski was convicted of 47 federal crimes in a corruption trial.

By Jason Axelrod • March 19, 2018

Los Angeles hired its first chief design officer. Will other cities follow suit?

After 13 years as an architecture critic for the Los Angeles Times, Christopher Hawthorne will take on a new role to help the city enhance its urban design.

By Kristin Musulin • March 19, 2018

These female mayors shattered the glass ceiling in their mid-size cities

The new mayors of Manchester, NH and Provo, UT share their experiences as the first women ever elected to the office in their cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2018

NYC CTO Miguel Gamiño to leave public office

Gamiño, who was appointed in October 2016, prioritized equitable innovation and was active in the city's municipal tech engagement program, NYCx.

By Kristin Musulin • March 16, 2018

More than 100 mayors sign Cities Open Internet Pledge

In March, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio called on cities to join him in procuring internet services only from ISPs that follow net neutrality.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated May 2, 2018

The partnerships enabling disabled city residents to better explore their surroundings

Experts say that despite cities' pushes for inclusivity, people with disabilities remain an overlooked group, especially during city planning processes.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2018

Smart Columbus Experience Center now open in Columbus, OH

The center will enable visitors to learn about the city's smart innovations and test drive electric vehicles.

By Katie Pyzyk , Chris Teale • Updated July 6, 2018

Lawmakers kick off Congressional Smart Cities Caucus

The caucus will hold a series of roundtables this spring to discuss issues facing smart cities and Congress' role in shaping policy.

By Chris Teale • March 14, 2018

London mayor: Governments ‘sitting on their hands’ while tech revolution happens

During a keynote speech at SXSW, Mayor Sadiq Khan called on local politicians to better ensure that tech growth is beneficial, not detrimental, to cities.

By Kristin Musulin • March 13, 2018

Q&A: NYC CTO Miguel Gamiño on making tech work ‘for all people’

Gamiño discussed his "people first" approach, his push to make broadband accessible and his thoughts on New York's unofficial nickname, "Silicon Valley East."

By Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2018

Government, business leaders leverage tech to fight urban opioid crisis

Leaders pointed to successes in Annapolis, MD, which uses a centralized dashboard to keep track of overdoses and available space at treatment centers.

By Chris Teale • March 13, 2018

Oakland, San Francisco want per-ride tax on ride-sharing

No California municipalities have such a levy, and it's unclear if they can do so legally.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2018

VA General Assembly approves plan for dedicated Metro funding stream

Maryland and DC still need to pass similar legislation, which could mean up to $5 billion in new income for the transit system.

By Chris Teale • March 12, 2018

Amazon HQ2 ‘losers’ use bid process as learning experience

Some cities already plan to reuse bid materials, while many agree that the bidding process alone set them up well for future competitions.

By Chris Teale • March 12, 2018

Interactive map in DC shows crime locations, trends

Crime Cards provides data visualizations of crime locations, types and trends and can be reused to map other types of data.

By Chris Teale • March 12, 2018

Smart Cities Council announces 2018 Readiness Challenge grant winners

The winners will receive a full year of "expert, vendor-neutral mentoring" and on-site workshops, as well as valuable products and services from Council partners.

By Kristin Musulin • March 8, 2018

DC welcomes first Affordable Housing Preservation Officer

Ana Lopez Van Balen will be responsible for preserving the city's existing affordable housing stock.

By Kristin Musulin • March 8, 2018

Update: US House approves bill to identify more 5G spectrum

The bill, which will go to President Trump's desk, would look to reduce the paperwork associated with building out wireless networks.

By Chris Teale • March 7, 2018

New York City adds sign language video calling service

It is reportedly the first city where users can connect via webcam with an information specialist fluent in American Sign Language.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 7, 2018

California DMV permits driverless shuttle to test on public roads

The low-speed, multi-passenger autonomous vehicle is being tested at San Ramon's Bishop Ranch, the largest mixed-use business community in Northern California.

By Kristin Musulin • March 7, 2018

Poll: Many voters still undecided on Nashville transit plan as referendum nears

While 42% of registered voters favor the city’s proposal, 30% said they still do not know enough to form an opinion as the May 1 referendum approaches.

By Chris Teale • March 6, 2018

Carnegie Mellon University launches ‘Metro21: Smart Cities Institute’

The institute, originally founded as a university initiative in 2014, will address issues including traffic congestion, energy efficiency and water quality.

By Chris Teale • March 5, 2018

Lyft, Allscripts partner for healthcare platform

The announcement from Lyft comes on the heels of a healthcare platform launch announcement from its main competitor, Uber.

By Kristin Musulin • March 5, 2018