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    Keeping customers happy: How cities are using technology to put residents first

    Read how four cities are embracing technology to improve their waste management processes.

    July 24, 2023
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    How can local governments regulate generative AI—Just ask ChatGPT

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Hardly a d...

    By Dr. Alan R. Shark • July 19, 2023
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    Smart Cities Technology and Data

    Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    Fostering innovation through digital modernization

    Government officials and other asset owners currently are experiencing record increases in project volume and maintenance work orders stimulated by new funding and aging infrastructure.

    By Becky Tamashasky • July 18, 2023
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    Before the storm: Using data to predict and manage climate risk

    Before the storm: Using data to predict and manage climate risk

    By Jerry Johnston, Matt Gentile • July 18, 2023
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    Cities turn to cameras to cut traffic deaths

    Cameras and other sensors that detect speeding and red-light running are helping to cut deaths and injuries, but the technology comes with a checkered past and concerns about privacy and equity.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Carlsblad, Calif., Charleston, S.C. included in latest round of Bloomberg Philanthropies certification for data excellence

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.There are two ...

    By Andy Castillo • July 17, 2023
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    Two new U.S. cities, 14 returners recognized for data-driven governance

    Carlsbad, California, and Charleston, South Carolina, were newly certified, while seven cities moved up a tier.

    By Gaby Galvin • July 17, 2023
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    The 5 smart-city priorities in San Antonio’s new road map

    The smart cities team used a lengthy process of community input to identify the priorities for innovative applications of data and technology. Creating community buy-in is essential, the team leaders say.

    By Joan Mooney • July 14, 2023
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    American City & County Crown Communities Webinar: Connecting with Constituents

    Every year, American City & County selects outstanding public servants and successful community projects for our Exemplary Public Servants and Crown Communities awards. Ultimately, the goal of public service is to serve the community in a way that makes the lives of constituents better by working to make the area a place where people want to live, work, raise families.

    By • July 6, 2023
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    Report: Urban residents plan to use micromobility ‘substantially more in the future’

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.It’s still...

    By Andy Castillo • June 30, 2023
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    Department of Commerce announces state allocations for $42.45B in broadband funding

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.After mont...

    By Andy Castillo • June 27, 2023
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    CJIS raises a high bar for cybersecurity in law enforcement

    CJIS raises a high bar for cybersecurity in law enforcement

    By Mike Eppes • June 22, 2023
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    Technology: Solving problems for government—New technological developments help government teams to better serve their constituents

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.When discu...

    By Tammy Rimes, MPA • June 20, 2023
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    Plug into data science with procurement tech

    Plug into data science with procurement tech

    By Steve Isaac • June 20, 2023
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    4 key challenges facing public sector cybersecurity

    The third annual Government Security Solutions Forum will be addressing current concerns on how best to counter today’s threats and build a more robust security program for tomorrow.

    June 20, 2023
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    Houston made city finance data available to everyone. Here’s what happened next.

    Taxpayers have a right to know how their dollars are spent, and citizens are using the data to better participate in budget workshops, said Will Jones, Houston’s chief business officer and director of finance.

    By Michael Brady • June 14, 2023
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    One month after ransomware attack, Dallas reports 90% of its network has been restored

    One month after ransomware attack, Dallas reports 90% of its network has been restored

    By Andy Castillo • June 12, 2023
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    How decentralized identity technology can make access to government services more equitable

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Government...

    By Piyush Bhatnagar • June 9, 2023
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    State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program: Where local governments must allocate funds to support the future of cybersecurity

    State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program: Where local governments must allocate funds to support the future of cybersecurity

    By Joel Krooswyk • June 8, 2023
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    Dallas in the homestretch of ransomware attack recovery

    Security operations and tools are also getting a refresh as city officials rebuild impacted systems and make upgrades across multiple departments.

    By Matt Kapko • June 8, 2023
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    California autonomous vehicle bill advances as legislators worry about heavy-duty truck safety

    If the proposed law passes, a human operator could need to be onboard heavy-duty, autonomous trucks in the Golden State until at least Jan. 1, 2029.

    By David Taube • June 7, 2023
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    How Panasonic is working on connected-vehicle technology in three states

    The Panasonic Smart Mobility office's goal for these real-world projects is to demonstrate the use of vehicle-to-everything technologies at scale and help prepare cities and states for the rollout of connected vehicles.

    By • June 5, 2023
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    How to move to a citizen-focused engagement model

    How to move to a citizen-focused engagement model

    By Amy Rall • June 2, 2023
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    Wildfire ‘smelling sensors’ could help first responders protect at-risk communities

    A new initiative in Oakland, California, is part of a larger Homeland Security Department effort to understand the potential of environmental sensors.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • June 1, 2023
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    Robotaxi companies are expanding existing operations — and coming soon to new cities

    Despite pushback from the city of San Francisco, two companies received approval to operate driverless ride-hailing vehicles for paying passengers anywhere in the city at any time. 

    By • June 1, 2023