Don't leave low-income families behind in California's climate fight

Policymakers have a tremendous opportunity to benefit all Californians — particularly those who are most at risk from the long-term consequences of climate change.

By J. Andrew McAllister & Ted Lamm • Oct. 1, 2019

Pittsburgh launches center of excellence for high-performance buildings

The city is the second in the world to join the UN program and will work to reduce the effects of climate change through sustainable building design.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 30, 2019

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Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

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

By Smart Cities Dive staff

Smart cities must build resilient water strategies

We can't let crisis be the guiding planning principal. There are vast opportunities for water recycling in the U.S., and clear reasons to do so. 

By Jon Freedman • Sept. 30, 2019

Finance group renews commitment to city-level climate action

Funding from the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance could be crucial to push climate and infrastructure projects as governments struggle with up-front investments.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 27, 2019

Uber, EVgo partner to expand ride-share electrification

The companies signed an MOU to research use of EVs on the platform and assess where more charging infrastructure is needed.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 27, 2019

Report: E-scooters can play significant role in decarbonizing cities

Bird and Carbone 4 examined the role light EVs play in Paris to determine the impact such vehicles can have on emissions reduction efforts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 26, 2019

Bipartisan support for resiliency grows as natural disasters worsen

Leaders at all levels of government recognize that the "ludicrous" status quo of infrastructure investment cannot continue. 

By Chris Teale • Sept. 25, 2019

Cities are advancing the SDGs through collective action

Greta Thunberg reminded us this week that power can be found in many sources. Cities are among those authorities, leading ambitious climate goals.

By Mauricio Rodas, Ian Klaus • Sept. 25, 2019

Leaders call on federal government to ‘do something’ amid dire climate warnings

"It's now a backyard issue," said Rep. Paul Tonko, D-NY. "The public is driving all of us to get to work and address climate as a crisis, as an epidemic." 

By Chris Teale • Sept. 23, 2019

ACEEE: ‘Ambitious’ energy efficiency could halve US emissions by 2050

If cities are to hit climate goals and remain in step with targets outlined in the Paris climate agreement, they will need to take bold action.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 19, 2019

5 design trends that will shape future cityscapes

A new Gensler report anticipates how urban challenges like climate change, health care and airport traffic will influence future city designs. 

By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 19, 2019

San Jose, CA to become largest US city to ban natural gas

If a final ordinance is approved, electric-only development will be required for most residential buildings, making way for increased EV infrastructure.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 19, 2019

Knight Foundation invests $925K in Miami's Underline park

The 10-mile, 120-acre linear park, touted as Miami's answer to New York's High Line, will use the funds for tech investments. 

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 18, 2019

Is citizen engagement the key to smart water solutions?

Aquagenuity CEO Doll Avant said humans, not technology, currently serve as the sensors to detect water problems — and that must change.

By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 17, 2019

Chicago to pilot less invasive water main repair techniques

The city has replaced 716 miles of water mains since 2012 which has largely involved tree removal, resulting in outcry from residents and officials. 

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 17, 2019

Firefighter safety solution wins IBM Call for Code contest

Prometeo, which uses AI and IoT devices to keep firefighters safe as they battle blazes, took home a cash prize of $200,000.

By Chris Teale • Updated Oct. 15, 2019

Rockefeller Foundation creates Opportunity Zone Academy

The program will provide five cities with resources to develop the zones into economically thriving, socially inclusive and walkable neighborhoods.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 17, 2019

California legislators approve statewide rent cap

Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill, which is considered a partial solution to the housing crisis.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 13, 2019

City Tech Collaborative targets 2020 for putting heat mapping tool in urban planners' hands

Following the proof-of-concept period, the tool could be expanded to include any city for which satellite data is available.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 11, 2019

‘Mayors are angry’: Puerto Rico cities lack federal funds for hurricane recovery

Federal funds are too slow to arrive, and local resiliency plans require money to begin implementation, Ponce Mayor María Meléndez told Smart Cities Dive. 

By Chris Teale • Sept. 11, 2019

Rockefeller Foundation provides $3.7M for opportunity zones

The funding will help attract investments to economically distressed areas in Dallas, St. Louis, Oakland, CA and Washington, DC. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 9, 2019

City grids risk being overwhelmed by EV growth

Electricity supplies could suffer without partnerships between utilities and city agencies, The Rocky Mountain Institute and Seattle City Light warned. 

By Chris Teale • Sept. 9, 2019

How universities are leading mass timber research

Despite buzz around its Toronto waterfront project, Sidewalk Labs isn't the first major group to work with mass timber in North America. 

By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 4, 2019

Resilience report: The world's 10 safest cities

The need for urban safety cognizance is growing as global populations increasingly move to cities, a report from The Economist Intelligence Unit says. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 3, 2019

San Francisco expands free water station program

The initiative is partially funded through the city's soda tax and will reduce plastic waste by providing free, clean water in parks and schools.  

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 30, 2019