Houston mayor proposes first post-Harvey flood control measures

Harris County, which encompasses Houston, has implemented similar rules, though the city was exempted from those regulations.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2018

EPA loosens Clean Air Act rules for major pollution sources

The agency is rescinding the "once in, always in" policy that made major pollution sources permanently subject to tougher emission control standards.

By Gavin Bade • Jan. 26, 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

Massachusetts Gov. Baker creates future transportation commission

The appointees will focus on key areas including changes in technology, climate and demographics.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 25, 2018

Baltimore to spend $15M on 4,500 smart trash bins

The city chose Ecube, a Korea-based company, over Boston-based Bigbelly to install thousands of smart trash bins in the area.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 25, 2018

Philadelphia looks to fight opioid overdoses with ‘safe injection sites’

The facilities would be just one aspect of a greater opioid mitigation plan in the city.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2018

Dallas adds 6 smart programs to ‘Living Lab’ corridor

The projects include public Wi-Fi, smart irrigation, smart parking and a mobility initiative with Toyota.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2018

NYC sues drug companies for $500M over role in opioid crisis

The suit was filed against a number of manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids "to account for their part in the city's ongoing deadly opioid epidemic."

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 24, 2018

Government shutdown: DC public works takes over federal litter collection

Trash collection isn't considered an essential service by the National Park Service, which leaves municipal employees in the nation's capital to fill in the gaps.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 22, 2018

Report: Extreme weather, cyber attacks top 2018 global risks list

The World Economic Forum's report recommends increased resiliency to protect against threats.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 22, 2018

Is cap and trade the climate solution? The jury’s still out

California and New England are about to find out what the market-based mechanism for reducing emissions can really do.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 19, 2018

Report: Resilient design saves an average of $6 for every $1 spent

Building more resilient structures and those that surpass minimum building code requirements could create as many as 87,000 new jobs.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2018

The state of smart city development in 7 charts

A survey of nearly 650 utility, municipal, commercial and community stakeholders from across the U.S. found significant trends and perspectives regarding smart city progress.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2018

Future of NYC plastic bag policy unclear after inconclusive state report

Supporters of the city's preempted $0.05 fee are crying foul after a state task force declined to take a position on the issue.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 18, 2018

Joining climate fight, Los Angeles considers suit against oil giants

This immediately follows New York City's decision to divest its pension funds and sue five major oil companies for their impacts on global warming.  

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 17, 2018

Judge dismisses NYC lawsuit against 5 major oil companies

The judge ruled that the "immense and complicated problem of global warming" can only be addressed by Congress and the executive branch.

By Kristin Musulin , Katie Pyzyk • Updated July 20, 2018

Inside the mind of Silicon Valley’s chief privacy officer

Mike Shapiro, Santa Clara County's first CPO, discussed why the demand for privacy protection points to an emerging leadership opportunity in local governance.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 11, 2018

New York MTA to test all-electric bus route

The three-year pilot will start by testing 10 electric buses, though the fleet could expand to 60 buses after the initial pilot ends.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 10, 2018

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