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Seattle repeals head tax amid heavy opposition
The 7-2 vote to overturn the tax came as the city council faced significant opposition from businesses and voters.
By Kristin Musulin • Updated June 13, 2018 -
Minneapolis unveils plan to ‘undo’ history of housing segregation
Mayor Jacob Frey released a $50 million proposal to preserve affordable housing units and build new ones — a key campaign pledge.
By Chris Teale • May 22, 2018 -
Community pushes back on plans for 1st transit-oriented district in Nashville, TN
The Donelson suburb would have new apartments, condos and retail around an existing train stop, but community members worry about the impacts on affordable housing.
By Chris Teale • May 21, 2018 -
Transit leaders: Lack of funding leads to negative economic consequences
A report found that there is a $90 billion backlog in restoration and modernization, while businesses lose almost $60 billion a year in revenue from unreliable public transportation.
By Chris Teale • May 18, 2018 -
Report urges local governments to organize the ‘chaos’ of dockless bike-share
ITDP highlighted success stories in Dublin and Guangzhou, China, where both issued guidelines and a code of conduct to control dockless bike-share.
By Chris Teale • May 18, 2018 -
Paris starts study on free public transportation for all
Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced the ambitious proposal as part of wider efforts to curb emissions and improve the environment in the French capital.
By Chris Teale • May 17, 2018 -
Siemens: Los Angeles must transform energy, transit systems to hit sustainability goals
The report calls for the city to move to 100% renewable electricity and 45% passenger travel by transit and active transport by 2050.
By Kristin Musulin • May 17, 2018 -
DC Mayor Bowser calls for tiered ride-hailing tax system
Bowser and the city council have gone head-to-head since the council proposed raising the tax on Uber, Lyft and Via services from 1% to 6%.
By Kristin Musulin • Updated May 24, 2018 -
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 -
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ColumnEarning a Seat at the Table
As procurement matures, the profession is finding its voice.
By Derek Prall • May 1, 2018
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