Boston mayor outlines plan to protect waterfront from rising seas

The "Resilient Boston Harbor" plan would add 67 acres of green space to the shoreline and protect infrastructure from higher sea levels.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 19, 2018

Bloomberg's American Cities Climate Challenge names 4 more winners

Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, OR and San Jose, CA were honored, joining prior victors Atlanta and Seattle as part of a total cohort of 20.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 18, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards

Cities are using these levers to meet climate goals and address everything from data centers to building decarbonization.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

Chicago mayor proposes $2M to beautify violence-plagued neighborhoods

The investment, to be included in Mayor Rahm Emanuel's 2019 budget proposal, would support jobs for more than 200 citizens.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 17, 2018

Cars may soon be banned in half of London's financial district

The City of London Corporation unveiled plans to develop "pedestrian priority" zones in half of the city's Square Mile that would prohibit vehicle access.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 16, 2018

WalletHub: San Diego tops list as 2018's greenest US city

The 100 largest U.S. cities were judged on 26 "green" indicators including smart energy policies, amount of green space and greenhouse gas emissions per capita.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 15, 2018

Airbnb and San Jose, CA partner on emergency housing program

The Host Corps pilot program will recruit homeowners in the city to offer their residences for free after a natural disaster.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 15, 2018

Increased temperatures linked to mental health issues, study finds

The new findings add to increasing evidence of the impact climate change has on sleep, anxiety and, in some cases, suicidal behavior. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 15, 2018

Philadelphia releases strategic transportation plan

An underlying theme throughout is the need to foster equity and make sure that people in all neighborhoods experience benefits from the system.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 12, 2018

10 cybersecurity experts to follow on Twitter

Often full of industry insider jokes, security researchers on Twitter offer something many other accounts don't have: a voice of dutiful skepticism.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 12, 2018

Chicago releases updated comprehensive plan

ON TO 2050 outlines CMAP's intended investments and regional priorities, guided by the principles of inclusive growth, resilience and prioritized investments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 11, 2018

Fighting food waste to curb climate change

World Wildlife Fund's Pete Pearson discusses how to limit food waste and fight climate change in order to decrease greenhouse gases. 

By Pete Pearson • Oct. 11, 2018

San Francisco transit tests earthquake alert system

The warning, part of a three-state system, gives people a few seconds headway to take cover, while slowing trains to prevent derailments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2018

100 Resilient Cities receives $200K grant for community development finance pilot

The pilot will help the cities in the 100RC network identify resources to help their urban resilience projects come to fruition.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2018

European Commission promises $800M sustainable transportation investment

The funding will go toward 49 projects across all major modes of transportation, including airports, ports, rail and battery-electric cars.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 9, 2018

How Coral Gables, FL uses smart tech to prepare for hurricane season

As Florida braces for Hurricane Michael, the city will rely on a "well-planned and engineered network" to maintain critical communications and boost resiliency. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 9, 2018

UN: We have 12 years left to take action on climate change

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said limiting global warming to 1.5°C will require "unprecedented changes" in a highly-anticipated report.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 8, 2018

Boston releases Vision Zero policy updates

City leaders noted progress in reducing traffic deaths — down to 14 in 2017, from 21 in 2016 — but say there's still plenty of work to be done.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 8, 2018

Why us? 6 months after ransomware attack Atlanta has no answers

It's possible a vulnerability was found during a random scan and a hacker said, "we got a live one here," according to a security advisor.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 8, 2018

2018 Readiness Challenge winners reflect on their smart city journeys

Representatives from Cary, NC; Las Vegas; Birmingham, AL; Louisville, KY; Virginia and Puerto Rico all took the stage at Smart Cities Week to share how they have benefited from the program thus far. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 4, 2018

Portland State University launches centers for smart city tech, homelessness

$3 million in funding will help the research centers contribute toward solving some of Portland, OR's pressing problems.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 3, 2018

Minneapolis releases final draft of 2040 comprehensive plan

The plan heavily addresses equity and the environment, but a drastic increase in housing density was a contentious topic.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 3, 2018

How rising global temperatures will affect 6 major cities

The earth is on a trajectory to warm 3-4°C by 2100. This heat map details how that rise in temperatures will affect major metropolitan hubs.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 3, 2018

Port of San Diego hit by cyberattack, ransomware demand

Goods are still moving at the port but some public services have been affected, while attackers demanded payment in Bitcoin.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2018

Traffic data startup wins DC civic app contest

Road Vision uses AI to translate video feeds into traffic mobility and safety information, and will be beta-tested with the city government.

By Chris Teale , Jason Plautz • Updated Feb. 19, 2019

Sen. Warren introduces House bill to tackle affordable housing crisis

The legislation is a companion to the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act introduced to the Senate in September.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Dec. 13, 2018