Resilience

Libraries adapt to census needs amid COVID-19 disruptions

Coronavirus has forced U.S. libraries to scratch their original census engagement plans, but many are still deploying new, creative solutions. 

By Cailin Crowe • April 01, 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

Phishing attacks increase 667% as coronavirus spreads: study

Spring is typically the time of year bad actors send tax-related phishing emails, but this year they are leveraging human fear and health. 

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 26, 2020

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

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

Opinion

Using 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

Deep Dive

COVID-19 may sport the thinnest silver lining: a cleaner climate

There is evidence of declining carbon emissions and improved air quality as societies lock down. Experts say potential stimulus funding could present an opportunity to perpetuate these changes.

By Chris Teale • March 19, 2020

Paying ransom is often 'only logical solution' for cyberattacks: Deloitte

Giving in to hacker demands is never ideal for cities. Deloitte's report explains how governments can better build and operate systems to prepare for attacks. 

By Kristin Musulin • March 13, 2020

IDC names winners of 2020 Smart Cities North America Awards

The projects were selected by public vote and represent "the best and brightest change agents within government," said IDC executive Ruthbea Yesner.

By Kristin Musulin • March 10, 2020

Electric refuse trucks on the road (or on the way) in rising number of states

A recent event in Maine highlighted the presence of BYD, Lion and others in this quickly evolving sector. It was also a reminder that charging infrastructure remains a notable, and potentially expensive, startup factor.

By Cole Rosengren • March 06, 2020

Opinion

Entrepreneurs must focus on serving frontline populations

The world needs creative entrepreneurs operating at the nexus of community and climate to avoid worsening climate disasters and inequality.

By Kevin de León, Sara Chandler • March 03, 2020

IBM expands 2020 Call for Code challenge to include COVID-19 solutions

"In a very short time, COVID-19 has revealed the limits of the systems we take for granted," IBM said in a statement.

By Cailin Crowe • UPDATED: March 20, 2020 at 12:15 p.m.

Opinion

Are smart cities actually safer?

No longer can municipalities operate in silos if they want to achieve safer communities. Now, they must integrate people, places and processes to prepare and respond thoroughly.

By Ralph Diment • Feb. 25, 2020

The 'water literacy' lessons cities can learn from Cape Town

The city almost became the first to run out of water in 2018. Since then, local leaders have put the onus on residents to help avoid repeats.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 24, 2020

Houston to city departments: You're each responsible for resilience

The city's new resilience plan, centered on preparing Houston for climate-related disasters, is accompanied by a requirement for departments to appoint resilience officers within 60 days.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 19, 2020

100RC members reunite under Global Resilient Cities Network

GRCN will serve as the new association for global chief resilience officers to collaborate and assess the impact of resilience strategies.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 12, 2020

WRI 'Prize for Cities' seeks inclusive climate projects

City-level climate challenges offer a lens into broader equality issues. The WRI Ross Center is hoping to tackle both issues at once in its next competition.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 11, 2020

Regional consortium to reverse-engineer tech adoption in Phoenix area

The Greater Phoenix Connective, which claims to be the country's largest smart region, will bring together university, public, private and community members to adopt tech solutions at scale. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 03, 2020

California releases interactive, public Geoportal database

The state is making strides to lead the country in publicly releasing data with a portal that includes housing, water, transportation and health information.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 31, 2020

ACEEE: Honolulu, NYC lead clean energy resilience plans

A study found few cities include comprehensive initiatives for energy efficiency or renewable power in their resilience strategies.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 31, 2020

House Dems put climate at center of $760B infrastructure plan

The Moving Forward Framework would invest heavily in roads, transit and water systems, with efforts to cut emissions woven throughout.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 30, 2020

Former 100 Resilient Cities execs create new nonprofit

The Resilient Cities Catalyst, led by former 100RC President Michael Berkowitz, will act as a consultancy to cities and private partners.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 29, 2020

New York regulators recommend charging infrastructure plan expected to deliver $2.6B in net benefits

The program will also cover up to 90% of costs for "make-ready" charging stations to lower cost barriers for developers.

By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 21, 2020

Kansas City, MO innovation officer to leave after 8 months on the job

The city's decision to close its innovation office for a new smart city strategy may raise concerns, though former CIO Bob Bennett assures "the sky is not falling."

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 23, 2019

48 mayors ask Congress for affordable housing support

The bipartisan group wrote a letter requesting that affordable housing legislation be included in any tax packages before 2020, which could spur 550,000 additional housing units. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 17, 2019