Climate & Resilience: Page 69
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NYC's Central Park becomes permanently car-free
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the move will prioritize "the safety and the health" of the millions of visitors who occupy the park.
By Kristin Musulin , Chris Teale • Updated June 28, 2018 -
Congress introduces $5.5M bill to modernize flood mapping
The bill would require FEMA to carry out a pilot program to "enhance the mapping of urban flooding" and share data with homeowners and businesses.
By Kristin Musulin • April 20, 2018 -
Lyft to make all rides carbon neutral through offset purchases
The commitment will be made through funding of emission mitigation efforts, which Lyft says is a "multi-million dollar investment in the first year alone."
By Kristin Musulin • April 20, 2018 -
Report: Future of DC-Baltimore region depends on AV adoption
University of Maryland researchers assessed the impact of autonomous vehicle growth as well as changing land-use and gas prices in the region.
By Chris Teale • April 20, 2018 -
Los Angeles, 6 other California cities top 'most polluted' list
The American Lung Association's 19th annual State of the Air report highlighted the U.S. cities that suffer most from ozone pollution.
By Kristin Musulin • April 19, 2018 -
Houston wants to become a top city ‘for startups and imaginative endeavors’
The city recently announced plans for a 9.4-acre innovation district, combining commercial properties, "iconic" public space and leading infrastructure.
By Kristin Musulin • April 17, 2018 -
10 finalists announced for EU smart tourism contest
The two winners will be announced in early November and will receive communication support for a year, a promotional video, a sculpture for their city centers and more.
By Chris Teale • Updated Aug. 22, 2018 -
San Francisco’s emergency sirens fixed after security bug found
The city's Department of Technology announced an upgrade to its 114 sirens, which alert residents to major incidents including storms, terrorism and earthquakes.
By Chris Teale • April 9, 2018 -
Seattle mayor releases climate action plan
Durkan's proposed ideas for the Emerald City include congestion pricing and more electric vehicle infrastructure as it looks to become carbon neutral by 2050.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 6, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Cities are 3D printing their way to more sustainable futures
The disruptive, fascinating technology could revolutionize the construction industry and make cities' infrastructure more resilient and affordable.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 5, 2018 -
Report: Los Angeles ranked No. 1 in US for solar energy use
The city regained the top spot from San Diego, with the pair followed in the rankings by Honolulu, Phoenix and San Jose, CA.
By Chris Teale • April 5, 2018 -
State, city leaders oppose EPA fuel efficiency standards rollback
In a statement, the leaders note that all U.S. residents deserve fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicles to improve health and save money on gas.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 4, 2018 -
NYC hires first chief privacy officer
Laura Negrón will be responsible for improving the city's data sharing and mining processes, and promoting citywide protocols on information collection.
By Kristin Musulin • April 4, 2018 -
Houston agency proposes new floodplain construction standards
The cost of building to these new standards is expected to range from $11,000 to $32,000 per structure.
By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2018 -
Atlanta still struggling to get out from ransomware attack's grip
Attackers appeared to change some documents, with some files tweaked to include "weapologize" and "imsorry."
By Samantha Schwartz • April 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How the Women Led Cities initiative is amplifying female voices in city planning, design
The Philadelphia-based group aims to eliminate inequity that affects women and girls in urban settings.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 3, 2018 -
Blockchain could mean security, transparency for wide range of city services
The technology for managing transactions could be used in voting, waste management, parking and other areas, according to a panel of experts.
By Chris Teale • April 2, 2018 -
Gallup: Partisan gaps widen over climate change
Overall concern about climate change remains at near-record levels, but Democrats' and Republicans' views differ significantly.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 2, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Cities look to short-term rental regulations to fix housing crises
Talk of a housing "crisis" has prompted some cities to place limits on home-sharing companies like Airbnb and Homeaway as they look to stave off low supply and high demand.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 2, 2018 -
$1M Knight Foundation grant to tackle sustainability, resiliency in Miami and Miami Beach
The three-year Harvard University Graduate School of Design study will examine Los Angeles, Boston and Detroit in future sessions.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Gridlock woes: Traffic congestion by the numbers
102 hours — that's how much time residents in this city spend in their cars during peak hours. If you think it is New York, you are wrong.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2018 -
Opinion
Why building a dynamic smart city requires an equally-dynamic network
The network supporting a city's smart technology must adapt intuitively to shift bandwidth accordingly when and where it’s most critical.
By Daniele Loffreda • March 26, 2018 -
Los Angeles hired its first chief design officer. Will other cities follow suit?
After 13 years as an architecture critic for the Los Angeles Times, Christopher Hawthorne will take on a new role to help the city enhance its urban design.
By Kristin Musulin • March 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
These female mayors shattered the glass ceiling in their mid-size cities
The new mayors of Manchester, NH and Provo, UT share their experiences as the first women ever elected to the office in their cities.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2018 -
USDA Forest Service: More urban forests needed as cities grow
The report found that urban land will total 163 million acres nationwide in 2060, an area roughly the size of Montana.
By Chris Teale • March 16, 2018
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