Have ideas to reduce transportation system emissions? New York has $3M in funding

Two state agencies have partnered to provide funding for mobility and infrastructure innovations that reduce emissions.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 22, 2019

NYC passes sweeping ‘Climate Mobilization Act’

The legislation calls for cutting buildings emissions, installing green roofs and moving the city toward shutting its 24 gas-fired power plants.

By Chris Teale • April 22, 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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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

Study: Traffic linked to 4M pediatric asthma cases a year

Shanghai, China had the highest percentage of new asthma cases attributed to traffic, with the U.S. ranked 25th among all countries.

By Jason Plautz • April 15, 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

Lyft partners with Trust for Public Land to expand green footprint

The partnership will help create more livable cities by funding park development in underserved communities that are park-poor.

By Kristin Musulin • April 11, 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 5, 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 5, 2019

Want 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 3, 2019

Irving, TX partners with Rubicon for smart waste pilot

The RUBICONSmartCity platform will enable real-time service confirmations, GPS vehicle tracking and documentation of any driver issues.

By Kristin Musulin • April 3, 2019

Rockefeller Foundation to disband 100 Resilient Cities

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 2, 2019

AT&T to partner with DOE on climate resilience plan

The project will use regional climate modeling data and mapping capabilities to more accurately project climate-related events that could damage infrastructure.

By Jason Plautz • April 1, 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 1, 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

House Democrats introduce Climate Action Now Act

Senate Democrats also created the "Special Committee on the Climate Crisis," a panel that will hold hearings on the impacts of climate change.

By Jason Plautz • 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

Letter urges European Parliament to exclude fossil fuel funds from Cohesion Policy

Nearly 50 organizations signed the letter, saying such investments would hurt European communities both environmentally and economically.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 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

Chicago task force drafts roadmap for future of city mobility

A scooter-sharing pilot and an autonomous vehicle pilot are among the more than 50 action items.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2019

Dallas launches climate action website

The site will complement the upcoming climate action plan and allows the public to track the city's progress on environmental initiatives.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2019