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    Metal buildings can be a quick solution if a government wants to update facilities

    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.Metal buil...

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 13, 2023
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    Smart city conferences to attend in 2023

    The tenth Bloomberg CityLab — a global cities summit — will take place in Washington, D.C., this fall.

    By Michael Brady • Updated Sept. 5, 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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    Your multi-line phone system and federal rules about 911 calls: What you need to know

    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 someo...

    By Cheryl A. Leanza • Feb. 9, 2023
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    House bill aims to create lending institution for infrastructure projects

    The Federal Infrastructure Bank would work with state and local partners on private infrastructure investments via loans and loan guarantees, helping finance work such as transportation projects and broadband connectivity.

    By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Philly launches digital tool to ease building permitting process

    The pilot aims to improve access to information about necessary permits, approvals and other requirements for some residential and commercial projects, the city said.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 7, 2023
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    Detroit roadway with embedded wireless vehicle charging technology is the nation’s first

    After two years of construction, Detroit has unveiled the first stretch of public roadway in the United States to feature an embedded wireless in-road charging system, letting innovators test their vehicle charging technologies in a real world environment.

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 6, 2023
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    To ensure success when buying tech, local governments need to do their homework

    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.Municipal ...

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 6, 2023
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    2023 Smart Cities Outlook

    In the year ahead, city leaders will face economic headwinds while tackling the housing shortage and changes in travel behavior and decarbonizing transportation and buildings.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 1, 2023
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    ChargePoint, Stem strike EV charging and battery storage deal for highway corridor fast-charging networks

    Combining charging, battery storage and AI-driven energy management will save money for EV site operators, the companies say.

    By Stephen Singer • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Report: With increasing popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters, there’s a need for ‘safe and connected infrastructure’

    Report: With increasing popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters, there’s a need for ‘safe and connected infrastructure’

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 31, 2023
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    DC launches public shared micromobility dashboard

    The District of Columbia also announced that VeoRide would operate shared electric scooters and bikes in the city, but Helbiz and Bird will not.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 30, 2023
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    7 projects to watch in 2023

    From an NFL stadium to a major airport expansion and a massive manufacturing plant, these high-profile, high-impact projects are expected to hit significant milestones this year.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2023
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    How 5G is making cities safer, smarter, and more efficient

    It’s a scenario we’ve all experienced: an ambulance with a blaring siren racing against time to get a person in medical distress to a hospital through traffic.

    By John Kuzin, Leslie Barnes • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Oakland launches smart loading zone program for commercial business at the curbside

    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.Across the...

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Oakland, California, aims to improve curb management with smart loading zones

    The city is working with tech company Populus to allow commercial fleet operators to automatically pay for curb use by the minute to address growing deliveries and crowded curbs.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 23, 2023
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    Chicago may test parking enforcement tech to cut traffic deaths

    Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the technology could help the city address its rising traffic fatalities, which climbed over 50% between 2019 and 2021.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 20, 2023
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    Electric vehicles near ‘tipping point’ in 2023

    Key developments for EV adoption this year include implementing federal incentives, developing a national charging network and addressing utility issues, according to transportation, energy and real estate professionals.

    By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2023
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    Opinion

    A billion dollars for local government cybersecurity—Will they ever see it?

    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.Remember t...

    By Dr. Alan R. Shark • Jan. 18, 2023
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    NYC says vehicles equipped with speed limit tech reduced unsafe driving

    Intelligent speed assistance technology installed in 50 fleet vehicles since August has resulted in near-universal compliance with local speed limits and a 36% reduction of hard-braking events, New York City officials announced.

    By Danielle McLean • Jan. 18, 2023
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    Las Vegas invests in connected vehicle technology

    Cameras and sensors transmit traffic safety information to emergency response and autonomous vehicles.

    By • Jan. 18, 2023
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    Why drone delivery hasn’t taken flight in the US

    The Federal Aviation Administration this year will propose new regulations, including changes to visual line of sight requirements to support greater drone use, a federal official said.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2023
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    4 trends that could shape smart cities in 2023

    These overarching trends affect the decisions communities are making around transportation design, street space, housing and revitalizing downtowns that have struggled with fewer office workers.

    By Smart Cities Dive Team • Jan. 13, 2023
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    Making cities safer with smart technology

    Making cities safer with smart technology

    By Dan Evans, Kathleen Griggs • Jan. 10, 2023
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    5G may soon deliver on its smart city promises, CES panelists say

    As 5G matures alongside other innovations like artificial intelligence, technology companies and others are starting to develop new uses for it.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2023
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    Chattanooga building out ‘smart intersection network’

    Working with local academic researchers and technology providers, the Tennessee city will add dozens of tech-integrated intersections downtown with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

    By Maria Rachal • Jan. 6, 2023