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Collaborating on co-locating: Chicago's innovative approach to mixed-use facilities
Chicago Public Library and Chicago Housing Authority have partnered on the development of three city-owned facilities that serve as both libraries and public housing.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Lyft, nonprofits partner with Oakland, CA for transportation equity program
The initiative to increase mobility options for underserved residents includes a free bike-lending library, free Lyft rides and subsidized transit passes.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 13, 2019 -
Federal report: Natural disasters cost US economy $91B in 2018
It is the fourth-highest total cost since record-keeping began in 1980, and only reflects disasters that cost more than $1 billion each.
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 08, 2019 -
Los Angeles urges more construction of homeless-supportive housing
The city has the funds, but government processes and regulations have held up development. Now, the city is asking developers to submit new strategies.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 31, 2019 -
New report lists steps for Boston to become carbon neutral
The strategies will influence updates to the city's climate action plan this year to include electrification, energy retrofits and a downtown congestion fee.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Deep DiveAtlanta transit, public safety agencies brace for Super Bowl LIII
Despite looming concerns around congestion and security, the city says it's prepared for crowds to descend on its Mercedes-Benz Stadium and downtown.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 30, 2019 -
5 cities share lessons for increasing procurement inclusivity
The cities developed different strategies to boost access to government contracts for business owners of color.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 29, 2019 -
NYC launches unit to combat harassment in the workplace
The Gender-Based Anti-Harassment Unit will offer more resources to tackle workplace harassment, which the city says has increased in the last three years.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 28, 2019 -
California governor sues Huntington Beach over lack of affordable housing compliance
The first-of-its-kind lawsuit continues an ongoing battle between the city and the state over zoning and housing mandates.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 28, 2019 -
Mayors fear federal shutdown's lasting effect on health, housing, transportation
As the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Winter Meeting kicked off, city leaders said they increasingly must fill in gaps left by lapsed federal programs.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 24, 2019 -
ThriveNYC mental health initiative expands with creation of new office
The office will aim for further integration of mental health initiatives into city agencies and services and look for innovative new solutions.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Philadelphia devises plan to reduce community gun violence
Leaders want to solve gun violence problems from a public health perspective and use data and science to inform short- and long-term strategies.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Microsoft pledges $500M to address housing crisis in Seattle region
The company's top execs said they hope to work with Puget Sound-area leaders "as a community."
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 18, 2019 -
Q&AInside the Wi-Fi project illuminating Cincinnati's 'Smart Cincy' vision
Move over, Columbus. Ohio has a new smart city on the rise.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Kaiser Permanente launches 3 initiatives to tackle housing insecurity in Oakland, CA
The company says the initiatives are part of a strategy to advance economic, social and environmental conditions for health in the communities it serves.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2019 -
125 ex-Chariot drivers sign up for San Francisco's 'CityDrive' program
The city's Office of Economic Workforce Development hopes to still recruit the area's remaining 175 Chariot drivers to the program.
By Katie Pyzyk • UPDATED: Jan. 18, 2019 at 7:59 a.m. -
California's proposed budget includes $1.8B to address housing affordability, homelessness
Newly inaugurated Gov. Gavin Newsom provided a budget proposal with aggressive actions to increase housing production.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 14, 2019 -
APPA releases smart city roadmap for power utilities
The white paper from the American Public Power Association addresses topics including utilities' role in a smart city and cybersecurity.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 09, 2019 -
Boston mayor unveils housing security and economic mobility legislation
The 14-bill package aims to promote equity, opportunity and resilience by supporting small businesses and providing greater protections for low-income residents, among other efforts.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 08, 2019 -
DC to offer employees greater domestic violence protections
The city touted its "victim/survivor-centered" policy, which puts the focus on employees' safety and well-being.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 03, 2019 -
Los Angeles launches earthquake early-warning app
The ShakeAlertLA app will alert users to an earthquake of greater than magnitude 5.0 or level IV intensity that has been detected.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 03, 2019 -
Our 10 best stories of 2018
After a jam-packed year of emerging trends, innovations, startups and partnerships, here are the top stories that shaped 2018.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Researchers present Columbus, OH leaders with climate adaptation plan
The document contains 43 action items to boost the city's resilience to the effects of climate change, divided into categories: necessary and aspirational.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 21, 2018 -
A look back at the top trends that shaped cities in 2018
From 5G battles to consolidation in mobility, these are the trends and innovations that altered the smart cities space this year.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Crime in the 30 largest US cities dropped in 2018
The average violent crime rate dropped 2.7% compared to 2017, while the murder rate declined about 5.8%.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 19, 2018
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