Resilience: Page 2
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Los Angeles releases its own 'Green New Deal'
The sustainability plan expands and accelerates goals for a cleaner environment, stronger economy and more resilient city.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 30, 2019 -
Rockefeller Foundation-backed resiliency center aims to help 1B people by 2030
The Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center at the Atlantic Council is the successor to 100 Resilient Cities, which will disband in July.
By Chris Teale • April 30, 2019 -
OpinionAI, robots and the high-tech farm of the future
AI-driven technologies are starting to have a dramatic effect on an industry that has seen only incremental improvements over the last century and is in dire need of more sustainable models.
By Eric Jensen • April 29, 2019 -
Important questions remain as cities move to deploy earthquake alert systems
While rolling out earthquake early-warning tech is a step in the right direction, it doesn't address how cities should prepare the public for receiving an alert.
By Michael Grass • April 25, 2019 -
Denver to improve homeless services following audit
Mayor Michael Hancock proposed adding a housing and homelessness department and strengthening other resources.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 23, 2019 -
Census Bureau: 3 largest US cities shrink, mid-sized cities grow
In its annual release of population data, the bureau found that growth has been most pronounced in southern and western urban areas.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 22, 2019 -
JPMorgan Chase announces winners of AdvancingCities Challenge
Selected from a pool of 250 proposals from 143 communities, the winning cities will receive $3 million each over a period of three years.
By Kristin Musulin • April 18, 2019 -
Columbus, OH to spend millions to increase housing capacity, affordability
The city council approved grants to fund developments and the city issued an RFP with area partners to begin a regional housing study.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 17, 2019 -
Business groups try to kill San Francisco's tax to fund homelessness programs
Two business groups and an anti-tax alliance say Proposition C is unconstitutional because it didn't pass in November with two-thirds approval.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 16, 2019 -
Boise, ID joins AARP's age-friendly community network
It's the first city in Idaho to commit to making age-friendly improvements to health, wellness and quality of life through the program.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 15, 2019 -
Chicago becomes largest US city to commit to 100% clean energy
The city council voted unanimously on the resolution, which also calls for complete electrification of the city's bus fleet by 2040.
By Kristin Musulin • April 12, 2019 -
Seattle Innovation Advisory Council to focus on resilience, housing solutions
The IAC will look to use data and technology to address disaster response and preparedness, homelessness and housing affordability.
By Chris Teale • April 11, 2019 -
Climate panel disbanded under Trump reforms with local focus
The independent group is now known as the Science to Climate Action Network (SCAN), and will give technical advice to cities and businesses.
By Jason Plautz • April 05, 2019 -
Report: Bleak affordable housing outlook for lowest-income Massachusetts residents
Twenty-five cities and towns across the state are at risk of having all of their subsidized housing expire by 2025.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 05, 2019 -
OpinionWant to stand out from the crowd? Cultivate resilience
If "innovation" has been the buzzword of the decade, "resilience" is the watchword of the future.
By Gary Shapiro • April 03, 2019 -
Rockefeller Foundation to disband 100 Resilient Cities, lay off staff
While the Foundation says it will "transition the work" of 100RC into new pathways, the reason behind the change is unclear.
By Kristin Musulin • April 02, 2019 -
NetApp to invest $10M toward San Francisco-area affordable housing efforts
This follows a trend of tech companies increasingly making voluntary contributions to cities' homelessness mitigation and affordable housing efforts.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 01, 2019 -
MIT Solve seeks tech-powered solutions for healthier cities
The 2019 Healthy Cities Challenge looks for innovative ways to prevent infection disease, reduce noncommunicable disease, promote physical safety and ensure equitable access to care in cities.
By Kristin Musulin • March 28, 2019 -
Boston has boom year for creating affordable housing
Even with 546 new housing units and more in the pipeline, the city is looking at the possibility of revamping its affordable housing plan.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2019 -
'It's time for a new model': How mapping is changing emergency response
At GovSummit, emerging technology showcased how governments and organizations can more efficiently communicate and keep track of resources, saving money and lives.
By Chris Teale • March 27, 2019 -
FirstNet to develop roadmap to enhance public safety network
The authority also adopted a resolution of investment principles and announced a partnership to enhance emergency medical response in rural areas.
By Chris Teale • March 21, 2019 -
Smart Cities Council announces winners of 2019 Readiness Challenge
The five winners will each receive year-long guidance on how to turn their smart city visions into reality.
By Chris Teale • UPDATED: April 22, 2019 at 8:05 a.m. -
Sen. Warren reintroduces affordable housing legislation
The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act aims to increase housing capacity, lower prices and address discriminatory housing practices.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2019 -
NLC chooses cohort of 8 cities for community resilience program
The cities will receive financial and technical assistance, and professional development opportunities to overcome resiliency challenges.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2019 -
Kaiser Permanente pledges $3M to combat homelessness in 15 communities
Funds will go toward an initiative that uses real-time data to help local leaders understand homelessness in their communities.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 12, 2019
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