Blockchain-based renewables project in Los Angeles wins $9M state grant

An initiative in the San Gabriel Valley looks to provide affordable, locally produced energy to 28,000 residents in a disadvantaged community.

By Chris Teale • May 19, 2020

Miami pilots e-cargo bikes to reduce congestion, pollution

The city partnered with DHL and Reef Technologies to pilot the bikes for last-mile deliveries, a move that's expected to reduce 101,000 kg of CO2e annually.

By Cailin Crowe • May 18, 2020

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From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

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The hot seat: 10 questions with Lime's chief policy officer

On the heels of its $170 million investment round led by Uber, we caught up with David Spielfogel to learn how Lime is altering operations and to discuss the future of micromobility M&As.

By Kristin Musulin • May 18, 2020

Cincinnati voters raise sales tax to fund public transit

Hamilton County residents voted for a .8% sales tax increase as part of a "historic" absentee election, improving bus service and chipping away at GHG emission reduction goals. 

By Cailin Crowe • May 15, 2020

US homelessness worsened by pandemic, declining resources: report

In its annual report, the National Alliance to End Homelessness shared interactive charts and analysis to illustrate homelessness assistance trends and at-risk populations, among other findings.

By Kristin Musulin • May 15, 2020

New era of city workforce development implores virtual strategies

Experts say recovering from the economic destruction of the COVID-19 pandemic will require a new, tech-forward approach to regional hiring and workforce development.

By Kristin Musulin • May 14, 2020

The return to ‘normal’ requires acceptance of emerging tech

Returning to a familiar world of human interaction will take time. It will also take a willingness to modify expectations of physical and digital privacy.

By Betsy Plattenburg • May 13, 2020

APTA seeks extra $24B to support agencies ‘hemorrhaging money’

The call for funding follows an 86% drop in transit fare revenue over the past month, with Chicago's Transit Authority citing a $1 million loss in fare box revenues per day. 

By Cailin Crowe • May 13, 2020

The 10 cities best-positioned for pandemic recovery

Density and education attainment rates were key factors in a recent Moody's Analytics report of the cities facing the best and worst coronavirus recoveries.

By Cailin Crowe • May 13, 2020

4 ways to weave resiliency, tech into city recovery plans

In an IEEE-hosted webinar on Tuesday, smart city consultants detailed best practices and frameworks for building resiliency into COVID-19 recovery plans.

By Kristin Musulin • May 13, 2020

Uber Freight partnership gives ride-share drivers entry to an open market

In an effort to create jobs and keep goods moving, Uber platform drivers who hold CDL licenses can now become leased-on drivers with CloudTrucks.

By S.L. Fuller • May 12, 2020

St. Louis’ building efficiency standards pave way for the Midwest

New legislation in St. Louis marks a major step forward in reducing building emissions, which make up for 80% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the city.

By Chris Teale • May 12, 2020

Coronavirus-related cyberattacks are like a kicked 'hornet's nest'

Cyberattacks are surfacing daily in an unmatched volume of threats. Some are exploiting circumstances related to the COVID-19 outbreak, namely through people logging on from unsecure devices.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 12, 2020

Preparing for the return of rush hour

Cities have a fleeting opportunity to get smarter about solving gridlock and emission problems — albeit in unprecedented conditions — before traffic returns.

By Sasha Sud • May 11, 2020

New York town put on diet to fight 'quarantine 15'

The residents of Huntington, NY have been put on a voluntary health and fitness plan to curb weight gain that's occurred due to "fear" and "boredom."

By Cailin Crowe • May 11, 2020

Bioo wins QBE AcceliCITY resilience challenge

The green electricity startup generates 100% renewable energy from plants, with the potential for adoption across a number of industries.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Oct. 22, 2020

As anxiety rises, cities adapt mental health services on the fly

The new coronavirus pandemic has strained city-run mental health services, resulting in a need for more federal support and reprioritized programs.

By Jason Plautz • May 11, 2020

Sidewalk Labs drops Quayside project

CEO Daniel Doctoroff said the "unprecedented economic uncertainty" made it "too difficult" to continue work on the plan, but Waterfront Toronto assured its commitment to Quayside is still strong.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated May 7, 2020

Coalition urges cities to collaborate on resilient pandemic recovery

The Global Resilient Cities Network said the Cities for a Resilient Recovery initiative is a place to share best practices as leaders rebuild their cities. 

By Chris Teale • May 7, 2020

3 steps for improving building resiliency post-coronavirus

There is an unprecedented opportunity to ditch the business-as-usual approach to commercial construction and redefine sustainable buildings.

By Casey Talon • May 7, 2020

ASU scientists searching sewers for traces of COVID-19

The City of Tempe, AZ partnered with a university research team to test levels of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater and identify hotspots of the virus.

By Kristin Musulin • May 7, 2020

Rent relief was needed ‘well before a global health crisis’: leaders

On a Local Progress press call, local officials called on state and federal leaders to provide financial relief for the country's tens of millions of renters. 

By Cailin Crowe • May 5, 2020

Virginia city outfits school buses with Wi-Fi for remote students

Hopewell City Public Schools will retrofit 31 buses with wireless routers to bridge the digital divide for roughly 1,000 students without internet access at home.

By Cailin Crowe • May 4, 2020

Global GHG emissions could fall 8% in 2020 amid pandemic: IEA

Coronavirus has reduced emissions and energy demand, but a recovery without clean investments could jeopardize those gains, the group said.

By Chris Teale • May 1, 2020

11 mayors form C40’s coronavirus recovery task force

Mayors from around the world will convene to explore how local governments can drive economic recovery that best prioritizes health, equality and climate.

By Chris Teale • April 30, 2020