Governance
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Thompson, Jeremy. (2019). "Boston" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Boston residents of color more likely to live by high-polluting roads
Fifty-four percent of Latino residents, 45% of Black residents and 47% of Asian residents live in high-polluted areas, exacerbating health issues that can increase COVID-19 vulnerability.
By Cailin Crowe • July 10, 2020 -
CivStart shares inclusivity task force roster
The cohort of public and private leaders — many of whom represent minority communities — will develop a roadmap of action plans to foster inclusive and diverse govtech ecosystems.
By Kristin Musulin • July 09, 2020 -
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Philadelphia to get branding makeover with new online identity
A recent request for proposals calls for an online toolkit vendor that would help local organizations create a "cohesive and compelling global identity" for the region.
By Chris Teale • July 09, 2020 -
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Michigan charts a multimodal future with new mobility office
Chief Mobility Officer Trevor Pawl said the newly created office will unify state-level initiatives, inspired in part by work already done in Detroit and elsewhere.
By Chris Teale • July 08, 2020 -
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COVID-19 has temporarily turned an Atlanta golf course into a public 'oasis'
An 80-year-old golf course in Chastain Memorial Park is now the subject of a 60-day sharing experiment to rethink the use of public space.
By Adina Solomon • July 07, 2020 -
Knoxville, TN data published online after ransomware attack
Hackers published information and data in a bid to extract a ransom payment and "shame victims," a city spokeswoman told Smart Cities Dive.
By Chris Teale • July 07, 2020 -
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Boston is second-largest US city to ban facial recognition
Mayor Marty Walsh signed the ban amid a national debate around police reform, which has included a reckoning on the potential inequities of facial recognition tech.
By Jason Plautz • July 06, 2020 -
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LA, Chicago tap social media to refine mask guidance
In a webinar hosted by Zencity, chief leaders from Chicago and Los Angeles detailed how social media has played a role in communicating and improving face mask guidance.
By Kristin Musulin • July 02, 2020 -
House Dems propose net-zero emissions by 2050
The climate proposal urges building, transportation and industrial electrification, and notably does not call for an end to natural gas fracking.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 01, 2020 -
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Connecticut DOT to run first automated transit bus in US
CTDOT received a $2 million grant to deploy the program along a 9-mile transit corridor, including three 40-foot battery electric heavy-duty buses.
By Cailin Crowe • June 30, 2020 -
Mayors form UBI advocacy coalition
Eleven leaders have convened to launch Mayors for a Guaranteed Income in an effort to boost economic security, particularly amid COVID-19.
By Kristin Musulin • June 30, 2020 -
Turner, Jeff. (2018). "Los Angeles Traffic" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
4 cities win smart intersection challenge to reduce congestion
Austin, TX will use Parsons' intelligent intersection software to retime traffic signals, potentially leading to a 40% reduction in congestion.
By Cailin Crowe • June 29, 2020 -
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Mayors group calls for renewed trust, equity in policing
The U.S. Conference of Mayors Working Group on Police Reform and Racial Justice released principles to recast departments' community relationships.
By Chris Teale • June 29, 2020 -
After years of debate, NYC approves scooter pilot program
City council passed a law requiring the launch of a shared micromobility pilot by March 1, 2021 — though some council members are still concerned about safety and charging capacity.
By Chris Teale • June 26, 2020 -
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BLM advocates slam 'ironic' protest surveillance in 15 cities
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol confirmed its surveillance of Black Lives Matter protests across the country. Now, advocates want to know how the 270 hours of footage will be used.
By Kristin Musulin • June 25, 2020 -
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3 ways smart cities can improve air quality
With urbanites expressing a renewed interest in air quality improvement amid the coronavirus, cities may find themselves in need of better data to base policy decisions.
By Grant Samms • June 25, 2020 -
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Deep DiveTransit agencies weigh security forces amid calls to defund police
U.S. cities are reassessing transit policing in an effort to address issues of systemic racism. "This is about reimagining what safety looks like," one transit official said.
By Jason Plautz • June 25, 2020 -
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Playbook urges 'overhaul' in infrastructure financing, planning
A bevy of groups called for a more equitable and resilient post-coronavirus rebuild that gives local governments more autonomy and scope to innovate.
By Chris Teale • June 24, 2020 -
House passes $1.5T infrastructure bill
The expanded Moving Forward Act includes $500 billion in green measures and $100 billion for both affordable housing and broadband internet, among other funding.
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St. Louis to add 1,400 tech jobs with AFS Advanced Technology Center
Accenture Federal Services' new tech center will open later this year, at a time when Missouri is grappling with a 13.3% statewide unemployment rate.
By Cailin Crowe • June 24, 2020 -
US localities signed 335 renewable energy deals since 2015: report
A new renewables action tracker details the energy transactions made by local governments in the last five years, and the complementing efforts to influence renewable energy policy.
By Chris Teale • June 24, 2020 -
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NLC: Financial impact data paints 'dire picture' of cities' futures
A COVID-19 impact survey found 1.5 million public sector jobs have been lost since March, while 65% of cities are looking to slash infrastructure projects. NLC leaders fear these cuts will create an "economic ripple effect."
By Kristin Musulin • June 24, 2020 -
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New York Power Authority, Signify upgrade 500K streetlights statewide
The partnership supports the Smart Street Lighting NY initiative, which looks to add LED lights and connect streetlights through IoT technology.
By Chris Teale • June 23, 2020 -
Accelerator for America distributes $750K in COVID-19 aid
The program will help to set up a direct financial assistance program for residents across 10 U.S. jurisdictions, including Atlanta, Salt Lake City, and the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
By Cailin Crowe • June 23, 2020 -
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NUMO urges Congress to reprioritize INVEST Act
The New Urban Mobility alliance and a signing coalition of nine mobility organizations are calling for more affordable and safe transportation access in the new reauthorization bill.
By Kristin Musulin • June 22, 2020
