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  • Reassessing the Smart Cities Movement
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    Deep Dive

    Smart city evolution: How cities have stepped back from a ‘tech arms race’

    Following the 'first wave' of the smart cities movement, local leaders describe how they have largely shifted from a tech-first to a resident-first approach.

    By Danielle McLean , Maria Rachal , • Nov. 9, 2021
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    Reassessing the smart cities movement

    Smart Cities Dive asked 25 of the largest U.S. cities how they define a "smart city" and how that definition has evolved, the challenges they've faced in rolling out equitable policies and technologies, and their outlook for what's next.

    By the Smart Cities Dive Team • Nov. 9, 2021
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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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    For public agencies, proposed ‘metaverse’ has implications beyond social media—like predicting the spread of wildfire

    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.For the pa...

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 9, 2021
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    Singapore named smartest global city for third year: report

    New York was ranked as the smartest North American city, according to the Institute for Management Development and the Singapore University for Technology and Design’s smart city index.

    By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 8, 2021
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    Emerging technology can help police increase transparency, streamline data collection

    Emerging technology can help police increase transparency, streamline data collection

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 3, 2021
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    Opinion

    Government can use tech solutions to lower motor vehicle fatalities

    Traffic deaths and serious injuries on our roadways are preventable.

    By Christina Aizcorbe • Nov. 2, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    15 city leaders define a ‘smart city’

    Smart Cities Dive asked major U.S. cities to weigh in on the past, present and future of their smart city efforts. In the first story of a multipart series, we highlight how city leaders define the term today.

    By Danielle McLean • Nov. 2, 2021
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    Are digital twins the future of urban planning?

    Digital 3D models can help city leaders plan for the future, but their value will depend on the data.

    By Adina Solomon • Nov. 1, 2021
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    Populus CEO: Cities should be able to leverage 'really messy data' for Vision Zero efforts

    As part of the second phase of a U.S. Department of Transportation-backed initiative, mobility data firm Populus intends to help cities use data from micromobility fleet operators to craft road safety plans.

    By Jason Plautz • Oct. 28, 2021
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    The pandemic’s silver linings for smart cities

    Smart Cities Connect participants from Zencity, Vaisala, Passport Labs, IDC, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and elsewhere weighed in on COVID-19's impacts, and also the biggest misconceptions about smart cities.

    By Danielle McLean , • Oct. 27, 2021
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    10 cleantech startups to watch

    The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator fall 2021 cohort has companies whose efforts range from wildfire prevention to transportation electrification. CEO Matt Petersen discusses challenges startups face in working with the public sector.

    By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 25, 2021
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    European pickup depot Delipop launches an urban alternative to instant delivery

    The company's colorful automated kiosks hold pickup orders for multiple grocers and are initially targeting the same city centers where quick commerce has taken off.

    By Jeff Wells • Oct. 18, 2021
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    Dallas-based diesel tech training aims to support waste, recycling operations

    One major collection and disposal company has launched its own technical institute to address a shortage of skilled workers who can maintain its fleet. Those technicians may be trained on electric trucks going forward.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 14, 2021
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    Opinion

    Cloud security is key to cybersecurity resilience in state and local governments

    Cloud security is key to cybersecurity resilience in state and local governments

    By Rick Rosenburg • Oct. 12, 2021
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    Q&A

    6 questions with Smart Columbus on lessons since program’s conclusion

    The program manager of the USDOT's Smart City Challenge winner reflects on the initiative's challenges, offers key advice for city leaders seeking to implement smart tech and maps out what's next for the city.

    By Danielle McLean • Oct. 11, 2021
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    Global urban mobility is key in building financial inclusion across cities of tomorrow

    Providing people access to bank accounts and new payment options can open the door to improving their quality of life.

    Oct. 11, 2021
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    Remote work is enabling a Silicon Valley exodus

    As the pandemic drags on, the number of tech workers fleeing the city only seems to be accelerating. Meanwhile, Florida cities like Tampa, Miami and Jacksonville are on the receiving end of population growth.  

    By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 6, 2021
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    Smart cities’ impact on inequality, privacy, democracy are the focus of a new online program

    The Smart Cities for City Officials class from Sweden's Malmö University is "the first online, open-access educational program on smart cities from a social sciences perspective," its co-organizer says.

    By Danielle McLean • Oct. 1, 2021
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    Digital twin tech challenge calls for sensor, geometry innovations

    With the global market for the simulation technology estimated to reach $16 billion by 2023, a construction tech coalition is seeking new ideas to enhance how well the tools can inform decisions and potentially reduce costs.

    By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 30, 2021
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    Report: Urban Wealth Funds allow cities to commercially capitalize on their assets for the public’s benefit

    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.Subways do...

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 28, 2021
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    New York City Council passes delivery worker protection laws

    The legislation includes a requirement for restaurants to provide couriers access to their bathrooms and set minimum pay for workers, representing the broadest protections in the U.S.

    By Julie Littman • Sept. 27, 2021
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    For gig workers, Prop 22 is a racial equity battleground

    Because gig workers largely lack stable pay and ample benefits, barring app-based drivers from employee status may present racial equity issues. Cities like New York, Seattle and Philadelphia are imposing their own standards. 

    By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 22, 2021
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    US cash payment kiosks rise despite digital age

    Cities and utilities are making more use of the kiosks provided by vendors like CityBase to give consumers additional no-fee options for paying bills in cash.

    By Lynne Marek • Sept. 20, 2021
  • Ford, Argo AI and Walmart will launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service later this year in Miami, Austin, Texas, and Washington, D.C.
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    Ford, Argo AI team up with Walmart for autonomous delivery in 3 cities

    As more customers become accustomed to same-day and next-day delivery, Walmart said the service will show how autonomous tech can optimize logistics and operations. 

    By Max Garland • Sept. 17, 2021
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    Opinion

    5 ways counties can mitigate remote access security risks

    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.Cyberattac...

    By Brandon Shopp • Sept. 13, 2021