Resilience
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Congress introduces $5.5M bill to modernize flood mapping
The bill would require FEMA to carry out a pilot program to "enhance the mapping of urban flooding" and share data with homeowners and businesses.
By Kristin Musulin • April 20, 2018
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San Francisco's emergency sirens fixed after security bug found
The city's Department of Technology announced an upgrade to its 114 sirens, which alert residents to major incidents including storms, terrorism and earthquakes.
By Chris Teale • April 09, 2018
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Deep DiveCities are 3-D printing their way to more sustainable futures
The disruptive, fascinating technology could revolutionize the construction industry and make cities' infrastructure more resilient and affordable.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 05, 2018
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NYC hires first chief privacy officer
Laura Negrón will be responsible for improving the city's data sharing and mining processes, and promoting citywide protocols on information collection.
By Kristin Musulin • April 04, 2018
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Houston agency proposes new floodplain construction standards
The cost of building to these new standards is expected to range from $11,000 to $32,000 per structure.
By Kim Slowey • April 04, 2018
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Atlanta still struggling to get out from ransomware attack's grip
Attackers appeared to change some documents, with some files tweaked to include "weapologize" and "imsorry."
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 03, 2018
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Deep DiveHow the Women Led Cities initiative is amplifying female voices in city planning, design
The Philadelphia-based group aims to eliminate inequity that affects women and girls in urban settings.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 03, 2018
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Blockchain could mean security, transparency for wide range of city services
The technology for managing transactions could be used in voting, waste management, parking and other areas, according to a panel of experts.
By Chris Teale • April 02, 2018
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Deep DiveCities look to short-term rental regulations to fix housing crises
Talk of a housing "crisis" has prompted some cities to place limits on home-sharing companies like Airbnb and Homeaway as they look to stave off low supply and high demand.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 02, 2018
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$1M Knight Foundation grant to tackle sustainability, resiliency in Miami and Miami Beach
The three-year Harvard University Graduate School of Design study will examine Los Angeles, Boston and Detroit in future sessions.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2018
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OpinionWhy building a dynamic smart city requires an equally-dynamic network
The network supporting a city's smart technology must adapt intuitively to shift bandwidth accordingly when and where it’s most critical.
By Daniele Loffreda
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Deep DiveThese female mayors shattered the glass ceiling in their mid-size cities
The new mayors of Manchester, NH and Provo, UT share their experiences as the first women ever elected to the office in their cities.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2018
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Deep DiveThe partnerships enabling disabled city residents to better explore their surroundings
Experts say that despite cities' pushes for inclusivity, people with disabilities remain an overlooked group, especially during city planning processes.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2018
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Officials talk up rollout of 'game-changer' FirstNet
Features, including enhanced location finding, could be helpful in urban areas to show which story of a high-rise someone is on.
By Chris Teale • March 14, 2018
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Deep DiveQ&A: NYC CTO Miguel Gamiño on making tech work 'for all people'
Gamiño discussed his "people first" approach, his push to make broadband accessible and his thoughts on New York's unofficial nickname, "Silicon Valley East."
By Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2018
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Houston awarded $9.4M to install flood warning systems
The federal funds will pay for flood warning systems including sensors and cameras at 40 sections of its streets that are prone to flooding.
By Chris Teale • March 09, 2018
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DC wins 'Gold' award for bike friendliness
It is now one of only 30 "Gold" bike-friendly communities in the country, according to the League of American Bicyclists.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 06, 2018
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Deep DiveTech vs. policy: Finding the best approach to combat homelessness
Researchers are determining if technological methods curb homelessness as effectively as traditional and holistic methods.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 06, 2018
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Deep DiveCities look to 'zero waste' plans, material bans to reach sustainability goals
Different approaches toward waste sustainability illustrate a common theme: There is no one right answer to becoming a more sustainable smart city.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 02, 2018
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US mainland mayors to help rebuild Puerto Rico through Mayor Exchange
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu traveled to Puerto Rico with a number of mainland mayors earlier this week to offer guidance and support to devastated communities.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 28, 2018
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Deep DiveReport: Cities of all sizes can achieve sustainable energy solutions
The NRG report found that leading cities shared four main tactics in their efforts to boost sustainable energy: dedicated staff resources, employing unique assets, finding funding and accessing expertise.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2018
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ACLU of Maine attorney advises caution regarding Portland's smart city plans
ACLU attorney Emma Bond expressed concern that the decision for Portland, ME to move forward with surveillance and data-collection technology is "premature."
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 26, 2018
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3 US cities chosen for human trafficking prevention program
The Pathways to Freedom program will help cities financially to develop innovative ways to prevent human trafficking and support survivors.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 22, 2018
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Deep DiveAre recent disasters enough to spur utilities to take climate change seriously?
Sector expert Allison Silverstein argues utilities need a new paradigm in long-term grid planning.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Feb. 22, 2018
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More than 230 US mayors oppose reversal of Clean Power Plan
In a joint letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, 236 mayors representing 51 million residents said the proposed repeal would put citizens at risk and harm efforts to address climate change.
By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 21, 2018