Boston sees renewed call for $10B seawall in wake of devastating storm

A recent winter storm, combined with a high tide, caused downtown Boston to be flooded with icy seawater.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018

Resiliency at center of $1.5B Seaport San Diego design

Sea-level rise and potential seismic activity are two of the factors influencing the project's design.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018

California bill requires all new vehicles to be zero emissions by 2040

The Clean Cars 2040 Act would ban the sale of new fossil-fueled cars and trucks after Jan. 1, 2040.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 5, 2018

Rubicon goes futuristic with patent for fully autonomous waste collection

The recently approved patent shows a growing focus on residential waste collection for the technology company.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 5, 2018

NYC to study environmentally-friendly ferry fuels

The two-year study will determine if renewable fuels are a feasible option for powering New York's ferries.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 4, 2018

NYC to install 1,500 sidewalk barriers to protect pedestrians

The permanent metal bollards are intended to address security threats, streamline pedestrian traffic and maintain safe public spaces.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 2, 2018

Hurricane Harvey recovery puts the squeeze on Houston’s training centers

Though the 2017 hurricane season resulted in job losses for some industries, demand for skilled construction workers is booming.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018

After surprise reversal in New Hampshire, FirstNet clinches contracts in all 50 states

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu made an eleventh hour decision to opt in to the federal nationwide communications network.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 29, 2017

10 additional cities sign Chicago Climate Charter

The international charter on climate change now represents 67 cities including Los Angeles, Vancouver and Boulder, CO. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 28, 2017

Crime in the 30 largest US cities declined in 2017

The average crime rate dropped 2.7% compared to 2016, while the murder rate declined by 5.6%

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 22, 2017

A look back at the top trends that shaped cities in 2017

From dockless bikes to renewable energy plans, these are the trends and innovations that altered the smart cities space this year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 19, 2017

EPA seeks comment on replacement for Clean Power Plan

The agency on Monday issued its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on how it should replace the Obama-era climate rules. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 18, 2017

Transit agencies test bomb-detection tech at rail stations

TSA has worked since 2004 to test this technology with five transit agencies, including New Jersey Transit and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2017

How the GOP tax overhaul could affect cities

Congress is expected to pass a tax overhaul this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for cities, construction, energy and more.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2017

Why some states may forgo FirstNet

As the Dec. 28 deadline looms, some states are facing a tough decision to join in or opt out of the public safety broadband network.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 14, 2017

Microsoft to invest $50M of AI tech in climate change program

Seed grants will be available to organizations that focus on climate change, water, agriculture and biodiversity.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 13, 2017

New Hampshire becomes the first state to opt out of FirstNet

The state will use an alternative service provider to build and maintain its emergency communications network.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 11, 2017

Pruitt: EPA will replace Clean Power Plan with new regulation

The agency had previously only said it would take comment on how to best alter or repeal the Obama-era regulation.

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 11, 2017

The agrihood transforming a blighted part of Detroit

The agriculturally-focused mixed-use development has already prompted millions of dollars in neighborhood revitalizations.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 7, 2017

Los Angeles continues litter bin experimentation with ECube pilot

After also trying Bigbelly and Enevo, the city has accepted an offer for one year of free service from ECube to help achieve its Clean Streets agenda.

By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 7, 2017

Cincinnati signs deal to run most facilities on 100% green energy

The move is expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the city's utility rates.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 6, 2017

Budgeting for winter weather in an era of climate uncertainty

Some cities blame climate change for more extreme snowstorms, which complicates advance planning and budgeting.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 5, 2017

Hartford, CT police will soon use drones to chase criminals

The drones and new cameras are part of an expanded crime solving and mitigation program.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 4, 2017

Resiliency Plan of the Year: Resilient Boston

The Boston plan pays special attention to racial inequity and highlights the importance of addressing systemic issues in order to build a truly resilient city.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 4, 2017

Building with recycled materials could reduce carbon footprint

Steel, concrete and other building materials production releases more carbon pollution than each car, minivan and truck on the planet combined.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 30, 2017