Can NYC solve waste, health problems through a food sustainability initiative?

The city joins London and Sao Paulo in the three-year Ellen MacArthur Foundation initiative, aimed to improve financial, health and ecological outcomes with a circular economy.

By Cathy Siegner • June 12, 2019

Amazon donates $8M to curb homelessness in Seattle, Arlington, VA

The contributions will go toward building permanent affordable housing capacity near the company's headquarters.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 12, 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.

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Pittsburgh gets state funds for EV chargers, fleet vehicles

The grant, matched by the city, came from the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection's Alternative Incentive program.

By Jason Plautz • June 11, 2019

Bloomberg pledges $500M to move country away from coal, natural gas

The former New York City mayor's Beyond Carbon campaign will seek to close remaining coal plants by 2030 and use 100% clean energy.

By Jason Plautz • June 10, 2019

15 US cities on the verge of a housing crisis

An analysis from 24/7 Wall St. illustrates that housing crises are no longer just a big city problem.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 10, 2019

Study: Meeting Paris Agreement goals could avert hundreds of heat wave deaths

If global warming is limited to 2 degrees Celsius, up to 1,980 annual heat-related deaths could be avoided across 15 U.S. cities.

By Jason Plautz • June 10, 2019

Parks and greenspace must be part of any climate solution

Aside from reducing carbon pollution, cities must help people adapt to severe weather that is already affecting communities — especially the most vulnerable.

By Diane Regas • June 6, 2019

6 cities to participate in senior-focused community improvement program

Cities of Services' Experience Matters Program taps into expertise of people aged 50 and older to solve community problems that lead to poverty.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 6, 2019

Will full-blown 5G technology help or hinder disaster preparation?

Despite 5G's ability to enhance communication, satellite interference caused by 5G networks could lead to a 30% drop in hurricane tracking accuracy, according to the NOAA.

By Deborah Barrington • June 6, 2019

Toronto releases its first resilience strategy

The strategy aims to build on existing smart city efforts and provide a model for other coastal cities looking to respond to climate change. 

By Jason Plautz • June 5, 2019

Are cities the Green New Deal’s most viable frontier?

New York City and Los Angeles want to put a local spin on the national version — though the plans may be tricky to replicate.

By Chris Teale • June 3, 2019

Miami region releases collaborative resilience strategy

Resilient305 expands beyond climate issues to focus on cultivating financial stability and advancing public health priorities.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 31, 2019

Cincinnati chosen as next 'Beyond 34' city

The city aims to boost its recycling rate by adopting a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative focused on environmental and economic benefits.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2019

Changing how we approach public safety in smart cities

If police departments maintain a laser focus on people, promises and trust, strategically deployed technology can be an integral tool in reaching the goals that matter most.

By Kevin Taylor • May 29, 2019

Santa Monica, CA passes $800M plan to go carbon neutral by 2050

The ambitious Climate Action & Adaptation Plan will force a "paradigm shift" in the city, said chief sustainability officer Dean Kubani. 

By Jason Plautz • May 29, 2019

Nonprofit tests trash-collecting robot on Chicago River

Users eventually will be able to control Trashbot 24 hours a day via the internet as it herds small pieces of trash to a collection location.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 28, 2019

Bloomberg to fund 'America's Pledge' report on US climate progress

The former NYC mayor will grant $2.3 million to the University of Maryland’s Center for Global Sustainability and the Rocky Mountain Institute for the study.

By Jason Plautz • May 28, 2019

US Green Building Council to give 15 cities LEED certification assistance

Bank of America is funding it with a $500,000 grant which will help localities seek LEED v4.1, the latest edition of the green building program.

By Jason Plautz • May 24, 2019

Report: Mayors shift talking points to reflect health, environmental issues

Infrastructure and economic development remain the biggest concerns, but other areas have moved into the spotlight as city leaders deal with myriad issues.

By Chris Teale • May 24, 2019

Report: New spending makes DC best city for parks

The Trust for Public Land found that the nation's capital came in ahead of St. Paul, MN and Minneapolis, which had previously led the rankings.

By Jason Plautz • May 22, 2019

IBM expands AI technology platform for crop assessment

The Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture uses predictive technology and IoT data to identify and communicate crop management patterns for farmers.

By Kristin Musulin • May 22, 2019

Can Chicago bridge gaps between its prosperous downtown and underserved neighborhoods?

A report from the Chicago Central Area Committee implies cities could experience population loss without equal access to amenities like transit and digital connectivity.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 21, 2019

Seattle puts affordable housing, anti-displacement legislation on the docket

Mayor Jenny Durkan's Community Preference policy would target residents affected by neighborhood gentrification and unaffordability.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 17, 2019

NACTO partners with 5 cities on low-carbon transport projects

The mayors said they are committed to providing residents and visitors with more transportation options and making streets safer for users.

By Chris Teale • May 16, 2019

Carbon Disclosure Project recognizes 43 cities for climate, environment policies

Twenty-one American cities received "A" grades from the nonprofit, including Boston, Denver, New York City, San Francisco and Washington.

By Jason Plautz • May 14, 2019