Resilience
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OpinionTransforming small cities from manufacturing centers into tech hubs
The tech workforce needs not only well-paid jobs, but a place they want to go home to at night from those jobs. The latter is easier said than done.
By Nigel Wilson • July 19, 2019 -
Mayors call for new 'Marshall Plan,' federal resiliency office to fight climate change
A committee of 10 Democrats promised to continue studying climate change, holding more hearings and fostering partnerships with governments at all other levels as well as with the private sector.
By Chris Teale • July 18, 2019 -
Portland, OR creates equitable mobility pricing task force
Dylan Rivera of the Portland Bureau of Transportation said the city hopes to bring congestion and pollution "relief" to the public "as soon as possible."
By Katie Pyzyk • July 17, 2019 -
LA seeks neighborhood buy-in to boost earthquake preparedness
Mayor Garcetti announced "Ready Your LA Neighborhood," a re-emphasis on city preparedness, but the effort may lack community-wide involvement.
By Kira Barrett • July 16, 2019 -
Opinion6 steps for staying secure in a smart world
Many people see the internet as part of the furniture, something as ubiquitous as hot water. But it's crucial that networks are nurtured and proactively protected.
By Will Evans • July 16, 2019 -
Mayors resolve to stop paying ransomware hackers
The resolution, made at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Annual Meeting, came just after two Florida cities paid their attackers' ransom demands.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • July 15, 2019 -
3 key themes that will drive cities' strategies for job creation
"The future of work in America" report assessed how tech and automation will impact labor fields, productivity and economic development in cities.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 15, 2019 -
US cities average a failing grade on UN sustainability report card
Lagging execution of the Sustainable Development Goals should "provide flashing red lights" to communities, according to the network's director.
By Kristin Musulin • July 15, 2019 -
Northeast Maglev exec teases high-speed rail benefits
While the advanced trains could drastically improve regional transit, experts warned that smart cities must also prioritize "the basics."
By Cailin Crowe • July 12, 2019 -
Rockefeller Foundation launches new climate and resilience initiative
The initiative is one of three pathways for the foundation to transition its urban resilience work as 100 Resilient Cities disbands this month.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 09, 2019 -
ShakeAlert app did not alert Los Angeles residents of weekend quakes
Despite 6.4- and 7.1-magnitude earthquakes that rocked Southern California, officials said the tremors weren't intense enough to set off the app.
By Kristin Musulin • July 08, 2019 -
Report: Pittsburgh could reduce carbon emissions 75% by 2030
Siemens' City Performance Tool found the city could exceed its climate goals by expanding district heating systems and implementing electric buses and car-sharing, among other initiatives.
By Cailin Crowe • July 08, 2019 -
Philadelphia takes strides in combating opioid crisis: 'If we fail, we want to fail fast'
A new progress report highlights the work 35 city departments have done to curb opioid use. "It's easy to collapse under the weight of this," the city's managing director told Smart Cities Dive.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 08, 2019 -
Trump: Federal government could 'intercede' on homelessness crisis
During a Fox News interview, the president said homelessness is a problem that started two years ago. "We've never had this in our lives before," he said.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 03, 2019 -
Deep DiveIs the commercial sector the wrong lane for non-emergency medical transportation?
Employers and commercial plans are increasingly looking to partner with players like Uber and Lyft for non-emergency medical transportation, raising thorny questions about the return on investment in a healthier population.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 02, 2019 -
Atlanta unveils affordable housing plan
The city's population has grown 17% since 2000, but wages are not keeping up with rising rents, especially for longtime residents.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 02, 2019 -
Deep DiveThe rise of urban food forests
Cities like Atlanta and Philadelphia recognize that a park can be more than just a green space when visitors are allowed to pick fruits, vegetables and nuts.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 02, 2019 -
5 takeaways from Sidewalk Labs' smart city master plan
The 1,500-page "Toronto Tomorrow" plan, released Monday, puts a $1.3 billion price tag on the project with hopes to catalyze $38 billion in investment by 2040.
By Kristin Musulin • June 25, 2019 -
Google pledges $1B to fight Bay Area housing crisis
The investment comes on the heels of a report claiming Google's new mega campus in San Jose would cause rents in the area to soar.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 19, 2019 -
Google's new San Jose campus could cost renters $235M more annually
A report from Working Partnerships USA recommends how Google and San Jose can pursue inclusive tech development.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 17, 2019 -
Cities of Service announces 10 finalists for Engaged Cities awards
Up to three winning cities will be announced in October, sharing a total of $200,000 for tackling environmental, health and safety and other issues.
By Chris Teale • June 17, 2019 -
Can NYC solve waste, health problems through a food sustainability initiative?
The city joins London and Sao Paulo in the three-year Ellen MacArthur Foundation initiative, aimed to improve financial, health and ecological outcomes with a circular economy.
By Cathy Siegner • June 12, 2019 -
Amazon donates $8M to curb homelessness in Seattle, Arlington, VA
The contributions will go toward building permanent affordable housing capacity near the company's headquarters.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 12, 2019 -
15 US cities on the verge of a housing crisis
An analysis from 24/7 Wall St. illustrates that housing crises are no longer just a big city problem.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 10, 2019 -
OpinionParks and greenspace must be part of any climate solution
Aside from reducing carbon pollution, cities must help people adapt to severe weather that is already affecting communities — especially the most vulnerable.
By Diane Regas • June 06, 2019
