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    Google’s free tree canopy tool now covers hundreds more cities. Here’s how early adopters are using it.

    In Austin and Chicago, the tool has helped empower and engage community members, leaders said. The tech giant plans to expand it to thousands more cities this year. 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • April 13, 2023
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    To meet the goals of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, look to the private sector

    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.Last month...

    By James Clevenger • April 11, 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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    IWCE 2023: American cities are gearing up for some of their largest sporting events ever

    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.Between th...

    By Andy Castillo • April 3, 2023
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    NYC launches online portal for city services, benefits

    Mayor Eric Adams said the online portal, dubbed MyCity, would make it easier for residents to apply for benefits by reducing bureaucracy and red tape.

    By Michael Brady • March 31, 2023
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    Drone companies gearing up to meet lofty delivery goals

    Zipline and Alphabet's Wing aim to scale up and reach more customers, which could soon lead to millions of deliveries each year, according to the companies.

    By Max Garland • March 31, 2023
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    Shifting the cybersecurity burden for state and local governments

    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.The public...

    By Ken Levine • March 31, 2023
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    IWCE 2023: Telecommunications technology expo highlights city solutions like smart pavement

    Time is marching on and so is telecommunications technology — these days, at a breakneck pace.

    By Andy Castillo • March 30, 2023
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    Report: Technology is encouraging unprecedented collaboration in local government organizations

    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.From the w...

    By Andy Castillo • March 23, 2023
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    Transportation department to invest $94M into projects promoting innovation, safety

    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.As transpo...

    By Andy Castillo • March 22, 2023
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    How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems

    How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems

    By Mike Wiseman • March 22, 2023
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    Chicago tests new parking enforcement tech, smart loading zones

    Mayor Lightfoot asked the city council to consider the pilot projects to increase road safety in January, after the parents of a young girl killed in a traffic collision filed a lawsuit alleging the city allowed unsafe road conditions.

    By Michael Brady • March 16, 2023
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    Cloud services: A cloudy forecast for state and local governments

    Cloud services: A cloudy forecast for state and local governments

    By Dr. Alan R. Shark • March 15, 2023
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    Can tech startups make delivery less of a headache for cities?

    The proliferation of delivery services was a boon during the pandemic, but traffic, parking and labor concerns have followed. Tech and startup leaders spoke recently about how to reduce those impacts.

    By Maylin Tu • March 13, 2023
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    Driving change: How cities can use AI to revolutionize road repair

    What if there was a way to detect the problems of deteriorating roads before they become major issues?

    March 13, 2023
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    How scale and automation can enhance employee and constituent lives—really

    Government technology leaders are helping address staffing shortages and improve employee and constituent experiences, while also driving organizational and IT benefits and increasing their agencies’ agility.

    March 13, 2023
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    Four ways to protect resident data in the era of digital-first government

    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.Bad actors and...

    By Jim Flynn • March 8, 2023
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    EPA unveils cybersecurity oversight for public drinking water systems

    “Cyberattacks that are targeting water systems pose a real and significant threat to our security,” said Radhika Fox, assistant administrator for the EPA Office of Water, during a teleconference with reporters.

    By David Jones • March 6, 2023
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    White House releases national cyber strategy, shifting security burden

    “We ask individuals, small businesses and local governments to shoulder a significant burden for defending us all. This isn’t just unfair, it’s ineffective,” said Kemba Walden, acting national cyber director, during a call with reporters.

    By David Jones • March 3, 2023
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    Can artificial intelligence finally provide a fair and efficient appraisal process?

    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.Assessors ...

    By Jennifer Robinson • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Purification technology can help local governments improve air quality and shrink carbon footprint

    No question, cities and counties continue to seek good air purification and environmental solutions, says Tony Abate, vice president and chief technology officer at AtmosAir Solutions, a Fairfield, Conn.-based indoor purification company.

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Innovation trends: Local government teams are embracing change by introducing new and innovative projects

    Innovation trends: Local government teams are embracing change by introducing new and innovative projects

    By Tammy Rimes, MPA • Feb. 18, 2023
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    Virginia county launches smart parking pilot

    Arlington County, Virginia, has partnered with eleven-x to install approximately 5,000 sensors in on-street parking spaces, allowing drivers to use signs and an app to get real-time information about parking availability.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 17, 2023
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    GenAI expands the race for search and meaning, with implications for society and government

    Regardless of how you feel about generative AI, it is here to stay. Any success will depend on the quality of its data and sources.

    By Alan R. Shark • Feb. 15, 2023
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    Tesla to make some of its EV chargers public as White House announces rules for national charging network

    The rules will require federally funded chargers to be built in the United States, beginning with final assembly and some manufacturing processes.

    By Robert Walton • Feb. 15, 2023
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    ‘Noise cameras’ aim to address vehicle nuisance complaints on city streets

    Aftermarket vehicle exhaust systems are a noisy nuisance on some streets and intersections. Cities are trying new technology to pinpoint the problem and, in one city, ticket the offenders.

    By Dan Rosenbaum • Feb. 15, 2023