Governance
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Burdette, Dwight. (2013). Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons.
Ann Arbor, MI's $1B climate plan explores resiliency in a time of crisis
The plan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, and leaders said they want to accelerate certain resiliency efforts to prepare for the next crisis.
By Chris Teale • April 06, 2020 -
Master Sgt. Hecht, Matt. (2020). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
7 recommendations to tackle COVID-19 in cities: JHU
Johns Hopkins University, a leader in COVID-19 data collection and transparency, detailed a "metropolitan strategy" for cities to follow to slow the transmission of the novel coronavirus.
By Cailin Crowe • April 06, 2020 -
Opinion
Post-coronavirus economic recovery requires EV adoption
The next federal stimulus bill should include three objectives to create a healthier economy: more access to EV charging stations, electrification incentives and support of grid-level demand.
By Christopher George & Jan Maceczek • April 06, 2020 -
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Deep DiveCybersecurity risks spike as COVID-19 forces city staff to go remote
Before the pandemic, the likelihood and scale of cyberattacks on local governments had been intensifying. Now, with most city employees on distributed devices at home, vulnerabilities are sky high.
By Chris Teale • April 06, 2020 -
Surveillance planes to fly over Baltimore amid COVID-19
The planes will run for a six-month pilot period to assist with crime investigations despite a lack of "robust community engagement" due to the coronavirus.
By Cailin Crowe • April 03, 2020 -
New York legalizes e-bikes, scooters following years of debate
The state legislature approved the policy on Thursday as part of the new fiscal year budget bill, allowing residents to safely get around without "fear of ridiculous fines [and] penalties," Sen. Jessica Ramos said.
By Chris Teale • April 03, 2020 -
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Cities tap TikTok to squash Gen Z's COVID-19 misconceptions
Some local governments are threading critical information into entertaining videos to capture the attention of young social media users.
By Kristin Musulin • April 02, 2020 -
Master Sgt. Hecht, Matt. (2020). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Former NOLA mayor: Cities are 'out of sync' in COVID-19 response
During a Wednesday webinar, former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu warned of a "very dark couple of months" ahead but said cities can, and will, recover.
By Chris Teale • April 02, 2020 -
Charles Edward Miller. (2019). "Homeless Encampment Milwaukee Wisconsin" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Counting homeless groups is difficult. COVID-19 will make it 'immeasurably worse.'
The outbreak of COVID-19 is predicted to disproportionately affect people experiencing homelessness and could keep those groups away from service areas, where much of the census count is conducted.
By Cailin Crowe • April 01, 2020 -
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Only 4% of mid-sized cities have fully digitized services: report
CityGrows analyzed key services in 822 U.S. communities to find only eight have fully digitized their services. The data suggests challenges ahead as COVID-19 forces more government services online.
By Kristin Musulin • April 01, 2020 -
Master Sgt. Hecht, Matt. (2020). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
How coronavirus is disrupting the 2020 census count
The U.S. Census Bureau has adjusted its operational schedule, but is still pushing forward with the count. "The current situation underscores the need for census data," one official said.
By Chris Teale • March 31, 2020 -
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NACTO resource hub tracks COVID-19's impact on transportation
The association partnered with Bloomberg Philanthropies to offer real-time information on the transportation strategies cities are deploying to adapt to coronavirus.
By Chris Teale • March 31, 2020 -
Cities' shortage of COVID-19 supplies reaches 'crisis proportions'
A survey from the U.S. Conference of Mayors found 92% of cities don't have enough face masks for first responders or an adequate supply of test kits.
By Cailin Crowe • March 30, 2020 -
Transit gets $25B in federal stimulus package
President Trump signed the $2 trillion CARES Act Friday, pledging to help agencies make up for lost revenue and fund daily operations amid the coronavirus.
By Chris Teale • March 30, 2020 -
Cities face 'long road' to economic recovery after coronavirus
Infection rates must lower through social distancing and other policies before city leaders think about returning to normalcy, speakers said on a Thursday webinar.
By Chris Teale • March 27, 2020 -
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5 cities most vulnerable to COVID-19: report
New research from Clever Real Estate ranked 107 cities based on financial, social, economic and health vulnerabilities to COVID-19.
By Cailin Crowe • March 27, 2020 -
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Cities have passed hundreds of coronavirus policies — and Americans are showing support
NLC co-launched a tracker detailing hundreds of local policy actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. A subsequent survey showed more Americans support these efforts than federal-level actions.
By Kristin Musulin • March 26, 2020 -
Uber sues LADOT over data-sharing requirements
The company said the Mobility Data Specification violates state and federal laws and is a form of surveillance that gathers personal details. LADOT has not yet responded.
By Chris Teale • March 26, 2020 -
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Cities 'woefully unprepared' for coronavirus response: report
Investments in urban resilience and new tech will be key as cities work to recover from COVID-19 while grappling with climate threats and other risks, according to ABI Research.
By Chris Teale • March 25, 2020 -
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$11.5B required to care for homeless during COVID-19: report
People experiencing homelessness are twice as likely to require hospitalization and three times as likely to die during the pandemic, according to a group of university researchers.
By Cailin Crowe • March 25, 2020 -
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Deep DiveThe US didn't sign a global road safety pact. Now advocates are fighting back
A recent road safety conference in Stockholm seemingly lacked representation from the U.S. federal government. Young advocates were left wondering who is taking charge in eliminating road deaths.
By Chris Teale • March 24, 2020 -
Cities go digital to survive the new normal
During a recent webinar, leaders highlighted how online municipal services and platforms will be key amid the spread of COVID-19, particularly to eliminate the "barriers of communication" with residents.
By Chris Teale • March 23, 2020 -
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UrbanLeague provides free COVID-19 portals for CIOs, city managers
The platform enables city leaders to access resources such as playbooks and guidelines, and enter "live chats" to address pressing coronavirus questions.
By Kristin Musulin • March 20, 2020 -
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (2020). "Novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2" [Microscope image]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/nihgov/49535193876/in/album-72157713108522106/.
OpinionUsing P3s for coronavirus response
We must do our part to drive cooperation between the public and private sectors, and rethink the definition of resiliency given our newfound understanding for what is at risk.
By Ryan Martin • March 20, 2020 -
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Smart Cities Council releases COVID-19 mitigation tool
The "Activator - COVID-19 Mitigation Roadmap" can help city leaders visualize their coronavirus response plan and collaborate remotely.
By Cailin Crowe • March 19, 2020
