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Savannah, GA offers $2K to attract remote tech workers
The Savannah Technology Workforce Incentive aims to bolster the region's tech ecosystem by leveraging flexibilities of the telework community, especially amid relaxed telework limitations.
By Kristin Musulin • June 12, 2020 -
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OpinionSmart cities require a balance of privacy and open data
Strategies to protect privacy as data becomes more ubiquitous are fundamental, while government capacity to manage data — technical and human — must be front and center.
By Lilian Coral • June 12, 2020 -
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Amazon, Microsoft announce moratoria on police using facial recognition tech
The pause from both companies comes after IBM announced it would end R&D on its own products as part of policy proposals designed to address responsible use of tech by law enforcement.
By Chris Teale • June 12, 2020 -
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CivStart reveals govtech inclusivity task force
The startup accelerator is turning experience into action by convening a network of public and private leaders to prioritize finding ways to influence diversity in govtech.
By Kristin Musulin • June 11, 2020 -
7 public data projects enhancing civic engagement
The Knight Foundation awarded $1 million to seven projects nationwide that work to hold governments accountable via creative uses of public data.
By Cailin Crowe • June 11, 2020 -
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Denver's trash, Houston's treasure: How a bike fleet deal saved a trip to the scrapyard
When Denver Bike Sharing shuttered its BCycle program in early 2020, Houston Bike Share saw an opportunity to expand its own fleet, saving thousands of dollars along the way.
By Kristin Musulin • June 10, 2020 -
US residents losing trust in government: survey
ICF and MFour Mobile Research polling found 57% of adults believe their state and local governments are reopening nonessential businesses too soon.
By Cailin Crowe • June 09, 2020 -
Turner, Jeff. (2018). "Los Angeles Traffic" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
House transport bill proposes $250M in grants to reduce congestion
The INVEST in America Act would fund local projects to reduce gridlock at a time when city leaders fear congestion could worsen amid COVID-19 recovery.
By Chris Teale • June 09, 2020 -
Prayitno. (2019). "Las Vegas, Nevada" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
The 10 cities with the highest unemployment rates: report
A recent WalletHub analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found many tourism hub workforces were particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.
By Cailin Crowe • June 09, 2020 -
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Trump orders federal agencies to waive environmental regulations
The order does away with agencies' responsibility to abide by regulations established under laws like the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act to speed up public works projects that will create jobs.
By Kim Slowey • June 09, 2020 -
San Luis Obispo, CA named best US city for biking
The third annual PeopleForBikes ratings celebrates the ridership, safety, network, reach and acceleration of bicycle programs — but indicates U.S. cities have a long way to go.
By Kristin Musulin • June 09, 2020 -
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Minneapolis may end its police department. Will other cities follow suit?
The mayor of Rochester, NY said in a recent webinar that localities must reform departments as part of "everyday business," not just in "times of turmoil."
By Chris Teale • June 08, 2020 -
Cities face most coronavirus-related restaurant closures
More restaurants have closed in urban areas than other regions during the pandemic, according to Datassential. Now, restaurants may face short-term disruptions from protests.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 08, 2020 -
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NYC launches Text-to-911 service after years of delays
The city avoided a splashy launch of the service due to concerns of an overwhelmed system amid the current protests for racial justice.
By Chris Teale • June 05, 2020 -
Verch, Marco. (2020). "Man putting his vote in the ballot box for Election 2020" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
5 outcomes of an Election Day marked by protests and pandemic
The June 2 primary was unlike any other as mail-in voting became the norm to support social distancing, and voters grappled with protests, curfews and consolidated polling sites.
By Cailin Crowe • June 04, 2020 -
House Dems unveil $494B transportation infrastructure bill
The INVEST in America Act would reauthorize funding that's currently provided under the FAST Act for improvements to highways, transit, safety and research.
By Chris Teale • June 04, 2020 -
Montreal tree inventory project adapts to COVID-19 limitations
With field work suspended, researchers at Concordia University are asking residents of the surrounding neighborhood to survey their own private trees.
By Chris Teale • June 03, 2020 -
Public transit advocates react to George Floyd protests
Transit services have been disrupted in nearly every major U.S. city as thousands march to demand racial justice. While some agencies have provided buses to detain protesters, others have refused to assist police.
By Kristin Musulin • June 03, 2020 -
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OpinionCross-sector data insights are critical amid COVID-19
There's nothing like a crisis to demonstrate how hard it is to make quick sense of a tidal wave of information from every direction.
By Ashvini Saxena • June 03, 2020 -
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Massachusetts hopes 'localized approach' to GHG inventory can spread
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council rolled out tools for local communities to collect and track emissions data, something officials believe could be replicated in other regions.
By Chris Teale • June 02, 2020 -
Mayors seek financial relief amid protests: 'We absolutely cannot do it alone'
Many cities grappling with already-strapped budgets due to coronavirus are calling on Congress for additional aid as they confront the costs of recent racial justice demonstrations.
By Cailin Crowe • June 02, 2020 -
Wulff, Andreas. (2015). "New York City" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Census data shows slowing population growth in big cities — for now
A Brookings Institution report found a rise in urban population growth in the first half of the decade, followed by a decline and an uncertain future due to the pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • June 01, 2020 -
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Cities need more expertise, utility support in 100% renewables push: report
The authors said local leaders should invest more time to ensure the energy transition is equitable and does not leave marginalized communities behind.
By Chris Teale • June 01, 2020 -
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A sneak peek at San Francisco's new low-carbon neighborhood
The city unanimously approved plans to build a 29-acre sustainable, transportation-efficient community on the site of a former century-old fossil fuel power plant.
By Cailin Crowe • May 29, 2020 -
North Texas Innovation Alliance to foster collaborative regional growth
The new nonprofit will bring together 21 founding members including 12 Texas cities to help tackle issues like infrastructure, equity and transportation.
By Chris Teale • May 29, 2020
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