Resilience
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House Dems propose net-zero emissions by 2050
The climate proposal urges building, transportation and industrial electrification, and notably does not call for an end to natural gas fracking.
By Catherine Morehouse • July 01, 2020 -
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Food resilience pod opens in Miami
Resilience pods from the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center are designed to support local solutions to issues including climate change, extreme heat and food insecurity.
By Chris Teale • June 30, 2020 -
Turner, Jeff. (2018). "Los Angeles Traffic" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
4 cities win smart intersection challenge to reduce congestion
Austin, TX will use Parsons' intelligent intersection software to retime traffic signals, potentially leading to a 40% reduction in congestion.
By Cailin Crowe • June 29, 2020 -
Opinion
3 ways smart cities can improve air quality
With urbanites expressing a renewed interest in air quality improvement amid the coronavirus, cities may find themselves in need of better data to base policy decisions.
By Grant Samms • June 25, 2020 -
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NLC: Financial impact data paints 'dire picture' of cities' futures
A COVID-19 impact survey found 1.5 million public sector jobs have been lost since March, while 65% of cities are looking to slash infrastructure projects. NLC leaders fear these cuts will create an "economic ripple effect."
By Kristin Musulin • June 24, 2020 -
Accelerator for America distributes $750K in COVID-19 aid
The program will help to set up a direct financial assistance program for residents across 10 U.S. jurisdictions, including Atlanta, Salt Lake City, and the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
By Cailin Crowe • June 23, 2020 -
Smart city groups reshape networking norms with virtual events
The coronavirus pandemic has forced major events to go virtual, creating a host of new, inclusive standards for industry events and information sharing.
By Cailin Crowe • June 22, 2020 -
Screenshot of virtual press conference to discuss the new reports.
Transit advocates dismiss 'baked-in, societal' density bias
New reports from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign and Green For All offer dozens of recommendations to build safer systems for transportation amid coronavirus recovery.
By Kristin Musulin • June 18, 2020 -
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Opinion5 focal points needed to develop a smart city
Given the pace at which new technology is overtaking social infrastructure, cities must "up their game" with a greater sense of focus and urgency.
By Clint Vince and Jennifer Morrissey • June 18, 2020 -
Szekely, Pedro. (2017). "Chicago skyline" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Rockefeller Foundation to invest in 10 cities' inclusive COVID recovery
The foundation's Opportunity Collective will invest $10 million with a goal to improve access to capital and credit for people of color.
By Cailin Crowe • June 17, 2020 -
Andrew. (2011). "Los Angeles" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
California crafts pilot program to reduce building emissions
The Building Initiative for Low-Emissions Development program will be rolled out in the second quarter of 2021, with the first two years of incentives reserved for developers of low-income residential housing.
By Kavya Balaraman • June 16, 2020 -
Keck, Dan. (2020). "Logan-Hocking County Public Library" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Libraries get creative about reopening as budget cuts loom
With computer and internet access in high demand among patrons, many libraries are faced with resuming service while providing a safe environment.
By Cailin Crowe • June 16, 2020 -
Szekely, Pedro. (2017). "Chicago skyline" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Chicago sustainability officer to marry racial equity, climate goals
Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed Angela Tovar to help the city reach its 2025 climate goals through the prioritization of racial equity, environmental justice and economic inclusivity.
By Cailin Crowe • June 15, 2020 -
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Bank of America issues $250K tree-planting grant to 4 cities
The funding will support green infrastructure projects across low- and moderate-income neighborhoods in St. Louis; Durham, NC; Cleveland; and Nashville, TN.
By Chris Teale • June 10, 2020 -
US residents losing trust in government: survey
ICF and MFour Mobile Research polling found 57% of adults believe their state and local governments are reopening nonessential businesses too soon.
By Cailin Crowe • June 09, 2020 -
Prayitno. (2019). "Las Vegas, Nevada" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
The 10 cities with the highest unemployment rates: report
A recent WalletHub analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found many tourism hub workforces were particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.
By Cailin Crowe • June 09, 2020 -
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OpinionMissouri cities shine on the national climate action stage
While coastal cities typically drive climate action, Kansas City and St. Louis are demonstrating what Heartland cities are capable of in the fight against climate change.
By Ashok Gupta • June 08, 2020 -
Water associations urge EPA to expedite PFAS regulation
The National Groundwater Association and eight other water groups sent a letter to the EPA with recommendations to efficiently regulate contaminants, including PFOA and PFOS.
By Kristin Musulin • June 05, 2020 -
Verch, Marco. (2020). "Man putting his vote in the ballot box for Election 2020" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
5 outcomes of an Election Day marked by protests and pandemic
The June 2 primary was unlike any other as mail-in voting became the norm to support social distancing, and voters grappled with protests, curfews and consolidated polling sites.
By Cailin Crowe • June 04, 2020 -
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OpinionCross-sector data insights are critical amid COVID-19
There's nothing like a crisis to demonstrate how hard it is to make quick sense of a tidal wave of information from every direction.
By Ashvini Saxena • June 03, 2020 -
Mayors seek financial relief amid protests: 'We absolutely cannot do it alone'
Many cities grappling with already-strapped budgets due to coronavirus are calling on Congress for additional aid as they confront the costs of recent racial justice demonstrations.
By Cailin Crowe • June 02, 2020 -
Wulff, Andreas. (2015). "New York City" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Census data shows slowing population growth in big cities — for now
A Brookings Institution report found a rise in urban population growth in the first half of the decade, followed by a decline and an uncertain future due to the pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • June 01, 2020 -
Renderings by SteelBlue, Perkins and Will.
A sneak peek at San Francisco's new low-carbon neighborhood
The city unanimously approved plans to build a 29-acre sustainable, transportation-efficient community on the site of a former century-old fossil fuel power plant.
By Cailin Crowe • May 29, 2020 -
Opinion
Congestion pricing is crucial for a sustainable future in mobility
Before commuters return to our roads, there is an opportunity for metro areas to create congestion pricing systems to prevent traffic congestion and weave efficiency into transportation solutions.
By David Roberts • May 29, 2020 -
Black, Alyssa. (2014). "millenium park" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
5 cities join national initiative to overhaul public spaces
Lexington, KY; Macon, GA; San Jose, CA; Miami and Minneapolis joined Reimagining the Civic Commons to support economic, social and environmental goals.
By Cailin Crowe • May 28, 2020
