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CDC taps Philadelphia to pilot COVID vaccines
The City of Philadelphia and four states were selected to pilot a vaccine program as early as Nov. 1, but the jurisdictions still face many unknowns.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 9, 2020 -
O'Connor, Josh. (2009). "Wildfire" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Deep DiveWildfires, COVID deliver one-two punch to West Coast cities
More than 1.6 million acres have burned in California this year alone while cities scramble to protect resident health amid the challenges of COVID-19.
By Catherine Arnold • Updated Sept. 9, 2020 -
Screenshot from Climate Mayors webinar.
Texas mayors: Climate issues will shape November elections
The mayors of Austin, Houston and San Antonio emphasized the importance of a climate-focused COVID-19 recovery, much of which will be determined by voters this fall.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 3, 2020 -
Becker1999. (2020). "Solidarity with Kenosha" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Deep DiveGovernments are declaring racism a health crisis. What comes next?
Milwaukee County's 2019 resolution blazed a trail for more than 120 U.S. governments in denouncing racism. Now, leaders must look internally to prioritize equitable budgeting and employee training.
By Cailin Crowe • Updated Oct. 6, 2020 -
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Cities are one step closer to a LEED-like standard for waste management
After years of work, the SWEEP accreditation system is reaching a notable milestone. Those behind it hope to improve data standardization and drive sustainable materials management policies across the U.S.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Aug. 31, 2020 -
Valadi, Sam. (2012). "Empire State - New York City" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
OpinionIt's time to reimagine a greener New York that mitigates extreme heat
The city should invest in more green infrastructure like parks, green roofs and street trees to tackle the health effects of extreme heat that disproportionately impact communities of color.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 31, 2020 -
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New resource aims to help cities improve data sharing across boundaries
US Ignite and the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions recommend smart cities pursue a common data-sharing approach.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 31, 2020 -
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Revel returns to NYC streets with new safety features
After the deaths of three riders forced service to stop last month, the company said it is back with a mandatory in-app safety test and helmet selfie requirement, among other features.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 28, 2020 -
Eden, Janine and Jim. (2020). "Miss Lily's Jerk Shack" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Chicago outdoor dining challenge to help restaurants survive winter
The city is crowdsourcing design ideas for outdoor seating to help restaurants as winter approaches and the pandemic stretches on.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 2020 -
Senate Democrats reveal climate plan to achieve net-zero carbon economy
The report calls on Congress to spend at least 2% of annual U.S. GDP on climate actions and require federal regulators to ensure publicly-traded companies disclose climate risks.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 27, 2020 -
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GHSA calls for unified leadership on micromobility rules, safety
Local governments should be given as much flexibility as possible to regulate the devices and provide infrastructure for their safe use, the Governors Highway Safety Association reports.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 27, 2020 -
Ransomware attacks 'raising the bar' as cities struggle to respond
Smart Cities Dive looked at the increasingly sophisticated methods hackers deploy to extort money and ways cities can better prepare.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 27, 2020 -
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Rethinking the 20-minute city in light of police shootings, COVID-19
Although the concept of the "walkable" city is not new, the pandemic and protests against systemic racism present an opportunity for city leaders to incorporate a lens of racial equity into their neighborhood planning, according to Gensler's urban strategies and design leader.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 25, 2020 -
DESIGNECOLOGIST. [Photograph]. Retrieved from Unsplash.
Pandemic has expedited digitization of government services: survey
Tight budgets, legacy systems and bureaucracy have historically prevented governments from going digital, but COVID-19 has tipped the scale for operations to move online.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 24, 2020 -
Robertson, Amy. (2016). "20161216-OSEC-AR-7950" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Louisiana governor puts state on path to net-zero emissions by 2050
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards established a task force through an executive order tasked with interim goals of reducing emissions 26-28% by 2025 and 40-50% by 2030.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 24, 2020 -
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Uber, Lyft to stay in CA, sparing already limited mobility landscape
The companies will continue operating in the state after threatening to suspend service, nearly impacting more than 158,000 drivers and the riders who rely on ride-hailing due to curtailed transit.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 21, 2020 -
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OpinionResidents need a seat at the table when planning smart cities
By involving local users in the initial product selection and demonstrations prior to launch, barriers limiting residents’ use of smart city initiatives could be removed.
By Jared Mondschein • Aug. 20, 2020 -
Barnes, Elvert. (2020). "23.TentCity.2000E.WDC.23January2020" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
HUD count likely underestimates homeless populations: GAO
The report highlights limitations of the Point-In-Time count and recommends that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development strengthen its oversight of the data collection process.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 19, 2020 -
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Illinois' $5M bet to increase mask-wearing among residents
The awareness campaign is based on public opinion research and emphasizes the responsibility of mask-wearing by comparing it to using a seat belt.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 19, 2020 -
Gilbert, AZ gets creative with its digital strategy during COVID-19
The town has kicked its digital planning into high gear, tapping new tactics for routine operations like using augmented reality for building inspections and TikTok for information-sharing.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 18, 2020 -
T.,Kyle. (2020). "Cancel the Rent Rally" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Black households are bearing the brunt of rental crisis
Thirty-one percent of Black renters reported they were unable to pay rent in July compared to 28% of Latinx renters and 14% of White renters, Rep. Maxine Waters, D-CA, said during a virtual town hall.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 17, 2020 -
Seattle approves minimum wage plan for ride-hailing drivers
It is the second city in the nation to mandate a minimum wage for drivers, requiring compensation of at least $16.39 an hour beginning on Jan. 1.
By Chris Teale • Updated Sept. 30, 2020 -
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Mayors push back on 'defund the police' movement, urge increased social services spending
The U.S. Conference of Mayors Working Group on Police Reform and Racial Justice urged departments to rethink how officers are held accountable and focus on building relationships with the communities they police.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 14, 2020 -
Screenshot: National Geographic webinar moderated by ABC News' Deborah Roberts, featuring DC Mayor Muriel Bowser
Fauci displeased with COVID response, DC Mayor Bowser decries 'patchwork of guidance'
On a Thursday webinar, the government's top infectious disease expert said the country could be in a good place within a year if residents follow public health guidelines.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 14, 2020 -
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Michigan to build first-in-nation AV corridor from Detroit to Ann Arbor
The 40-mile corridor for driverless and connected vehicle testing and deployment will be led by a subsidiary of Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners in partnership with the state.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 14, 2020
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