Resilience
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O'Connor, Josh. (2009). "Wildfire" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Migration to wildfire-prone areas continues despite risk: study
Wildfires are expected to burn 9.3 million acres of the U.S. annually by 2050 as many vulnerable areas are also seeing population growth.
By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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OpinionWastewater surveillance may be key to widespread COVID-19 detection
COVID-19 presents a rare opportunity for researchers to refine and implement wastewater-based epidemiology testing to fight the pandemic and manage future infections.
By Leanne Huysentruyt • Nov. 20, 2020 -
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EPA sets 2030 national recycling goal, stakeholders call for more federal action
Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a 50% recycling rate target for 2030, while the latest annual data showed a decline to 32.1% and multiple financial pressures continue for the sector.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 19, 2020 -
25 US cities land on CDP 2020 'A List'
Despite the unprecedented obstacles of COVID-19, CDP identified 88 global cities that have continued to make progress on climate action, with 34% of those cities new to the list this year.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Deep DiveWill ghost kitchens define the restaurant industry's future?
While investor interest booms and sales have the potential to outpace traditional models, questions linger about how much this emerging market could disrupt business in the long term.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 10, 2020 -
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OpinionA parametric approach to pandemic resilience
We do not have years of precedents to formulate a response to COVID-19. Therefore, pandemic planning processes must be agile and flexible to incorporate continuous uncertainty and change.
By Jason King and Evangelos Pantazis • Nov. 06, 2020 -
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Mass timber reaches for new heights to unlock zero-carbon cities
Design firms are tapping mass timber to illustrate how eco-friendly material can be used to support a sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 04, 2020 -
Blue, Fibonacci. (2016). "Open Streets Northeast, Minneapolis, MN" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
REEF Technology raises $700M to support the 15-minute city
The mobility, logistics and neighborhood hub operator said the funding will help promote its efforts to connect people to goods and services without a car.
By Chris Teale • Nov. 04, 2020 -
Photography by Gage Skidmore / Photo Illustration by Kendall Davis/Smart Cities Dive
How the 2020 election could impact the waste and recycling industry
The outcome could affect major issues like climate change, PFAS, taxes, M&A, recycling policies and more.
By E.A. Crunden • Nov. 02, 2020 -
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Global cities join forces to support the 'creative economy'
Eighteen cities will take part in the latest round of the World Cities Culture Forum's Leadership Exchange Program, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Google Arts & Culture.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 30, 2020 -
Prayitno. (2019). "Las Vegas, Nevada" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
The 10 cities in the most 'financial distress': report
Las Vegas, Chicago and Houston are home to the residents experiencing the heaviest financial burdens, according to a recent WalletHub study.
By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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10 statewide ballot measures to watch: results
Of the 10 ballot initiatives identified last week as "measures to watch," only one — a rent control initiative in California — failed at the polls.
By Kristin Musulin , Chris Teale , Cailin Crowe • UPDATED: Nov. 4, 2020 at 4:47 p.m. -
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Deep DiveBallot billions: Behind the efforts to fund and finance climate action
In a year that virtually depleted municipal budgets, ballot-derived tax and funding measures can be crucial to support city-level climate action. Outside of these measures, how else can cities secure cash?
By Kristin Musulin , Chris Teale , Cailin Crowe • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Cities' GHG emissions reduction efforts, by the numbers
A new Brookings report assessed the nation's many climate action plans to check if cities are meeting their emissions reduction commitments.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 23, 2020 -
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Deep DiveDeath of the downtown: How cities can rebuild using 'tactical urbanism'
Whether or not cities "bounce back" from the COVID-19 pandemic will be determined by the choices they make to reimagine their downtown hubs, experts say.
By Amanda Loudin • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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OpinionShutting off water in a pandemic? With the right tech, we shouldn't have to.
Thousands of Americans are at risk of water shut-offs due to financial constraints. Why is this, when technologies exist to make water more affordable for everyone?
By Christine E. Boyle • Oct. 19, 2020 -
Map of the Ridgecrest earthquakes (California Integrated Seismic Network)
Weaving earthquake risk into city resiliency plans
All U.S. communities, even those outside California, should consider earthquakes when planning and building infrastructure, said UCLA professor Scott Brandenberg.
By Adina Solomon • UPDATED: Dec. 2, 2020 at 12:20 p.m. -
Hyundai, UNDP launch 'for Tomorrow' campaign to support sustainable cities
The inaugural platform will crowdsource innovations to help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on building safe, resilient and sustainable cities.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 09, 2020 -
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Reloop looks to shake up circular economy policy progress
Elizabeth Balkan, formerly of the Natural Resources Defense Council and New York's Department of Sanitation, is leading the global platform's effort to support changes around packaging and recycling at all levels of government.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 08, 2020 -
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NYC 'leapfrogs' to top of ACEEE clean energy scorecard
While many leading U.S. cities are boosting their efforts to achieve a clean energy future, more action will be needed from "lower-ranking" cities to truly move the needle nationally.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 06, 2020 -
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Bloomington, IN seeks tech hub to break out of 'IU bubble'
The home of Indiana University applied for $5.9 million in federal funding for its Trades District tech center, intended to "diversify" the city's university-dependent economy.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 06, 2020 -
Boston issues RFP for first urban forest plan
Mayor Marty Walsh said the 20-year plan will set tree canopy protection goals, respond to the challenges of climate change and improve quality of life.
By Chris Teale • Oct. 05, 2020 -
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OpinionThe pandemic requires innovation to future-proof our industries
In our current sink-or-swim moment, companies can benefit from a proactive approach to innovation, rather than be caught on the back foot in years to come.
By Jeff Schmidt • Oct. 05, 2020 -
USGBC expands green building resilience resources
The U.S. Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc. released a suite of tools to support green building initiatives amid the costly threats of climate change and the coronavirus.
By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 02, 2020 -
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Climate change had its presidential debate moment. What did we learn?
President Donald Trump said humans contribute to changing climate "to an extent," and that "forest management" is a key to addressing California wildfires. Joe Biden vowed no more coal or oil-fired plants built.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 30, 2020
