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    Securing smart city technology 'often an afterthought': report

    The influx of smart city technologies is exposing many services to new threats, according to a Guidehouse Insights report, which also predicts that global annual smart city cybersecurity revenue will reach $26 billion by 2030. 

    By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 27, 2021
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    Opinion

    Local government’s role in citizen engagement: It’s now digital

    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.Digital te...

    By Andrea Facini • Aug. 19, 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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    Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims

    The city claims the company violated an ordinance requiring it provide its gig workers with paid sick and safe time. 

    By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 10, 2021
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    E-scooter company Skip files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

    The Helbiz-owned micromobility company filed the petition last week in California, marking the first bankruptcy filing by a well-known scooter company with a footprint in multiple cities.

    By Chris Teale • Aug. 10, 2021
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    Smart city technology drives efficient disaster response and recovery

    Smart city technology drives efficient disaster response and recovery

    By Matt Smith • Aug. 9, 2021
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    Opinion

    Application modernization is key to improving customer experience

    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 pandem...

    By Phil Fuster • Aug. 9, 2021
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    New research underscores upside of modernizing local government technology

    New research underscores upside of modernizing local government technology

    By Jeff DeVerter • Aug. 3, 2021
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    Opinion

    Can street lights provide a solution when it comes to rural broadband connectivity?

    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 pandem...

    By Ian Aaron • July 30, 2021
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    Partnerships, sustained federal help key to ending ‘digital redlining,’ city leaders say

    COVID-19 exacerbated inequitable access to high-speed internet, but long-term federal funding and partnering with telecommunications companies could help, speakers said at a Route Fifty virtual event last week.

    By Chris Teale • July 30, 2021
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    Queens is on a quest to become a ‘smart borough’

    A recently elected borough president aims to transform Queens. But one expert cautions the need for a "thoughtful, intentional and iterative" strategy, as smart city planning is "not for the faint of heart." 

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 26, 2021
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    IDC names 13 winners for 2021 Smart Cities North America Awards

    From Las Vegas to Peachtree Corners, Georgia, municipalities' smart use of emerging or existing technologies, in addition to their ability to be flexible and agile amid the pandemic, were honored.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 21, 2021
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    Opinion

    Can this new technology make planting trees an affordable way for cities to clean-up contaminated sites?

    Cleaning up contaminated sites can get messy for municipalities.

    By Kristen Bousquet • July 21, 2021
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    Opinion

    Cybersecurity questions every local government should ask its vendors

    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.Recently, ...

    By Mike Duffy • July 20, 2021
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    What blockchain technology means for local city administrators

    What blockchain technology means for local city administrators

    By Andy Castillo • July 14, 2021
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    What Works Cities awards 4 cities top honors for data usage

    The Bloomberg Philanthropies nonprofit arm recognized 16 cities total for improving city services and promoting civic engagement with data, key factors for a strong COVID-19 response. 

    By Chris Teale • July 14, 2021
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    Opinion

    Cloud is a key tool to take municipalities into the post-COVID 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.Nobody cou...

    By William Sanders • July 12, 2021
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    Contactless payments are more than a COVID response for public transit

    Contactless payments can help usher in a future of safe and easy experiences for riders and transit operators.

    July 6, 2021
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    Philadelphia challenge looks to use AR to improve transit accessibility

    The smart city challenge will also invite people with disabilities to share their public transportation experiences via a survey to inform competition ideas.

    By Chris Teale • July 2, 2021
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    Infrastructure deal could offer window of opportunity for $1.1B smart cities bill

    House Democrats have reintroduced the Smart Cities and Communities Act, with the hope that some elements of the of the bill can be folded into Biden's sweeping infrastructure plan.

    By Jason Plautz • June 28, 2021
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    Opinion

    Government agencies need to update and modernize their IT services

    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 part of...

    By Anu Subramanian • June 28, 2021
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    How a ‘Digital City Hall’ helped Santa Monica, California, work through COVID-19

    Once "drowning under paper," CIO Joseph Cevetello said the city government's strategic planning around technology prepared it for the sharp transition to remote work, even with a 30% workforce reduction.

    By Chris Teale • June 25, 2021
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    Opinion

    What local governments can do to build better cybersecurity

    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.Ensuring t...

    By Rufus Coleman • June 23, 2021
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    Ames, Iowa, to host rural broadband research site

    Iowa State University and nonprofit US Ignite are among the partners that will explore ways to enhance agriculture and close the digital divide.

    By Chris Teale • June 23, 2021
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    Bird adds electric bikes to its fleet

    The micromobility giant plans to expand its offerings beyond dockless scooters later this year, following a pledge to explore other transportation modes as it prepares to go public.

    By Chris Teale • June 23, 2021
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    Autonomous shuttles still face tech, regulatory barriers to permanent adoption

    Low-speed shuttle pilot projects have had some success, including innovative adaptations during the pandemic, but AVs are still years from wide adoption.

    By Chris Teale • June 22, 2021