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OpinionReaping the benefits of the hyperconnected city
A city must unlock the full economic, social, environmental and business value of technology — through IoT, AI or mobile connectivity — to become one hyperconnected urban epicenter.
By Arnaud Legrand • Aug. 06, 2020 -
Smart streetlight controversy in San Diego prompts surveillance revamp
The city council will vote in September on plans to update guidelines, which would provide more oversight and a Privacy Advisory Commission.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 05, 2020 -
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Group calls for national police accountability database
A report from The New Center proposes a comprehensive database with information on physical use of force, no-knock warrants and misconduct, in an effort to drive evidence-based policy changes.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Citibot Web Chat relieves comms staff in Williamsburg, VA
The integrated chatbot enables residents to ask common questions regarding COVID-19 mitigation while freeing up time for city staff to tackle other work.
By Kristin Musulin • July 29, 2020 -
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DOE releases blueprint for national quantum internet
Increased speed and security could present vast benefits to cities, including the production of more sensitive sensors to monitor for traffic and pollution levels.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2020 -
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Google-backed program invests $1.3M in library entrepreneurship centers
The Libraries Build Businesses initiative will help 13 libraries develop business centers to support low-income and underrepresented entrepreneurs.
By Cailin Crowe • July 28, 2020 -
Turner, Jeff. (2018). "Los Angeles Traffic" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
US roadways nearly restored to pre-pandemic VMT levels
StreetLight Data and Boston Consulting Group partnered to understand the scope of vehicles miles traveled (VMT) since the pandemic's onset in March.
By Cailin Crowe • July 24, 2020 -
Seattle creates 'Digital Bridge' program for low-income job seekers
The program will provide participants with free laptops and broadband connectivity in a bid to bolster digital skills and close the digital divide.
By Chris Teale • July 22, 2020 -
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OpinionMobile innovation will drive safety, efficiency in a post-COVID world
The potential of mobile tech across city sectors is endless. Now is the time to start looking at mobile as a lifeline rather than merely an option.
By Coby Berman • July 21, 2020 -
San Diego looks to donate used computers to families in need
The city may partner with the San Diego Futures Foundation to redistribute end-of-life machines to the nearly 30,000 city households that lack one.
By Chris Teale • July 20, 2020 -
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OpinionSmart pumps are key for more sustainable cities
The benefits of smart pumps align with the aim of smart cities to more effectively manage assets and resources — ultimately leading to the achievement of city sustainability goals.
By Peter Gaydon • July 20, 2020 -
Uber acquires Routematch in latest SaaS push
Uber said the Atlanta-based transit software company, which works with more than 500 agencies globally, will bring expertise in payment, fixed-route and trip planning services.
By Kristin Musulin • July 17, 2020 -
Touchless transit payments increased 187% since April: Visa
The company is leaning into the growing trend by expanding its Visa Ready for Transit program and its partnership with Cubic Transportation Systems.
By Kristin Musulin • July 16, 2020 -
Góralczyk, Jarosław. (2013). "Temporary bike line Alt Moabit Berlin" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons.
Risky business: The wins and losses of pandemic-era urban mobility
During a Knight Foundation webinar, mobility leaders discussed the ups and downs that have occurred nationally as transit agencies work to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
By Cailin Crowe • July 15, 2020 -
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OpinionA successful data strategy starts at the edge
As the benefits of smart cities become more widely known, cities all over the world are looking for ways to implement edge computing and make use of new data sources.
By Ciaran Dynes • July 13, 2020 -
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Deep DiveAlgal blooms to data boons: How 'smart lakes' improve water quality
New York's Lake George and Ohio's Lake Erie are among those to deploy sensors and IoT tech in an effort to monitor pollution, toxins and weather.
By Chris Teale • July 13, 2020 -
CivStart shares inclusivity task force roster
The cohort of public and private leaders — many of whom represent minority communities — will develop a roadmap of action plans to foster inclusive and diverse govtech ecosystems.
By Kristin Musulin • July 09, 2020 -
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Philadelphia to get branding makeover with new online identity
A recent request for proposals calls for an online toolkit vendor that would help local organizations create a "cohesive and compelling global identity" for the region.
By Chris Teale • July 09, 2020 -
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OpinionContact tracing is key for smart transit and smarter cities
Mobility is the lifeblood of the economy, and getting people moving again is essential. Leveraging digital platforms and infrastructure to sense people’s locations makes this possible.
By Paulo Ferreira dos Santos & Carlos Lei • July 08, 2020 -
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65B deal
The all-stock acquisition may help to carry Uber through the economic uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis.
By Julie Littman , Emma Liem Beckett • July 07, 2020 -
Knoxville, TN data published online after ransomware attack
Hackers published information and data in a bid to extract a ransom payment and "shame victims," a city spokeswoman told Smart Cities Dive.
By Chris Teale • July 07, 2020 -
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Deep DiveVirus vs. voting: Behind the high-risk presidential primary elections
As November's election showdown looms, officials nationwide are scrambling to preserve voter rights while minimizing coronavirus transmission.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 06, 2020 -
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Boston is second-largest US city to ban facial recognition
Mayor Marty Walsh signed the ban amid a national debate around police reform, which has included a reckoning on the potential inequities of facial recognition tech.
By Jason Plautz • July 06, 2020 -
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LA, Chicago tap social media to refine mask guidance
In a webinar hosted by Zencity, chief leaders from Chicago and Los Angeles detailed how social media has played a role in communicating and improving face mask guidance.
By Kristin Musulin • July 02, 2020 -
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Coord to pilot 'smart zones' in 4 cities
Aspen, CO; Omaha, NE; Nashville, TN and West Palm Beach, FL will participate in the inaugural Digital Curb Challenge to optimize delivery and loading zones while reducing congestion.
By Kristin Musulin • July 01, 2020
