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June 22, 2018 Study: Sea level rise threatens 2.4M US homes
June 21, 2018 NewCities Foundation unveils Wellbeing City Award
June 20, 2018 T-Mobile, Sprint tout consumer benefits in merger filing
June 20, 2018 Boston passes short-term rental regulations
June 19, 2018 Portland, OR launches street sensor safety project
June 19, 2018 Coalition forms to examine autonomous vehicles' workforce impact
June 18, 2018 Volvo invests in, partners with LiDAR maker Luminar
June 18, 2018 6 local, state governments to receive Government Performance Lab assistance
June 15, 2018 Chicago chooses The Boring Co. for express airport service
June 14, 2018 Amazon Web Services names 2018 'City on a Cloud' winners
June 13, 2018 Panelists: More cities are tackling national, global issues
June 12, 2018 Avoiding solo cities: The benefits of tackling problems as a unified metro region
June 11, 2018 5 strategies for cities to navigate the changing employment space
June 8, 2018 Panelists share what works (and what doesn't) in urban modernization
June 7, 2018 Car vending machine unveiled in DC area
June 6, 2018 Cyberattack wiped years worth of Atlanta police dashcam videos
June 5, 2018 Nonprofit touts benefits of housing deconstruction over demolition
June 5, 2018 Denver to scooter-share companies: Cease and desist
June 5, 2018 Downtown Boston master zoning plan in the works
June 4, 2018 Survey: Americans have a love-hate relationship with tech
May 29, 2018 Dockless bike-share pilots coming to NYC
May 7, 2018 Gates Foundation commits $158M to fight US poverty
May 4, 2018 Examining the characteristics of high-performing cities
May 3, 2018 New York City Council eyes measures to stop ride-share expansion
May 2, 2018 Houston to launch autonomous shuttle pilot program
May 2, 2018 Miami-Dade County seeks private partner for transit expansion
May 2, 2018 Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel: 'Government's got to get where the private sector is'
May 1, 2018 University students invest in blockchain-based local marketplace
May 1, 2018 Sky high transportation: Gondola project proposed in Los Angeles
April 29, 2018 San Diego receives $41M for transit improvements
April 28, 2018 EPA grants $54.3M for brownfields cleanup
April 27, 2018 HUD proposes rent increases for low-income families receiving assistance
April 27, 2018 New York's P3-centric department aims to tackle inequity
April 26, 2018 San Jose, CA to get small cell installation under AT&T deal
April 25, 2018 Verizon still anticipates 2018 5G rollout
April 25, 2018 San Francisco issues first private transit permit to Chariot
April 24, 2018 Michael Bloomberg contributes $4.5M to Paris climate accord
April 24, 2018 DC gets new electric bus fleet
April 24, 2018 Survey: Mayors' top concerns include infrastructure, climate change, opioids
April 23, 2018 Local, state leaders launch 'We Are Taking Action' campaign to address climate change
April 23, 2018 Portland, OR to improve infrastructure planning through bike data collection
April 12, 2018 Dubai to test smart license plates
April 12, 2018 Streetcar desires: Does the trendy transit meet cities' needs?
April 12, 2018 California state senator amends controversial housing bill
April 11, 2018 Dallas leaders mull dockless bike-share regulations
April 11, 2018 Charlotte transit partners with Lyft, offers discount
April 10, 2018 Arizona State University launches smart cities center
April 10, 2018 Uber acquires dockless electric bike-share company Jump
April 10, 2018 Staying on message: The value of dedicated municipal marketing
April 9, 2018 UK telecom companies bid $2B in 5G spectrum auction
April 6, 2018 Seattle mayor releases climate action plan
April 6, 2018 Update: While Austin considers dockless bike pilot, dockless scooters arrive
April 6, 2018 US DOT awards $264M in grants to improve cities' bus systems
April 5, 2018 Cities are 3-D printing their way to more sustainable futures
April 5, 2018 Update: San Francisco opposes controversial state housing bill
April 4, 2018 Seattle City Council revamps parking rules
April 4, 2018 State, city leaders oppose EPA fuel efficiency standards rollback
April 4, 2018 Seattle considers ride-share rate increases to boost drivers' wages
April 3, 2018 How the Women Led Cities initiative is amplifying female voices in city planning, design
April 3, 2018 UK government searches for a 5G test city
April 3, 2018 Mozilla provides $280K in funding for cities' gigabit projects
April 2, 2018 ACLU encourages city-owned public internet to protect net neutrality
April 2, 2018 Gallup: Partisan gaps widen over climate change
April 2, 2018 Cities look to short-term rental regulations to fix housing crises
March 28, 2018 NYC safety pilot to give cyclists a head start at intersections
March 28, 2018 Dockless bike, scooter companies invited to sign responsibility pledge
March 27, 2018 $1M Knight Foundation grant to tackle sustainability, resiliency in Miami and Miami Beach
March 27, 2018 Gridlock woes: Traffic congestion by the numbers
March 26, 2018 Lyft launches geofencing pilot in San Francisco
March 26, 2018 Study: Politicians do not adequately prioritize street safety
March 22, 2018 DC transportation coalition, dockless bike companies agree to joint principles
March 22, 2018 NYC extends behavioral design program through 2019
March 21, 2018 Seattle temporarily bans rent bidding apps to investigate legality
March 21, 2018 Google Pay now available for touchless transit payments
March 20, 2018 $400M Canadian P3 to advance 5G test beds
March 20, 2018 Coalition calls for increased federal regulation of AVs
March 19, 2018 British Columbia contributes $300K to continue Vancouver-Seattle high-speed train study
March 19, 2018 Google Maps now shows wheelchair-friendly transit options
March 19, 2018 These female mayors shattered the glass ceiling in their mid-size cities
March 16, 2018 Massive 20-year, $5.4B regional transit plan proposed for Detroit
March 15, 2018 Audi expands traffic light countdown technology to DC
March 15, 2018 The partnerships enabling disabled city residents to better explore their surroundings
March 14, 2018 Smart initiative education center to open in Columbus, OH
March 14, 2018 Apple Maps adds bike-share station locations
March 13, 2018 Q&A: NYC CTO Miguel Gamiño on making tech work 'for all people'
March 13, 2018 Chicago Transit Authority adds new digital communications platform
March 13, 2018 Oakland, San Francisco want per-ride tax on ride-sharing
March 12, 2018 Arizona governor gives OK for fully driverless vehicles
March 11, 2018 Waymo to test driverless fleet trucks in Atlanta
March 9, 2018 Atlanta lands $12.6M federal grant for BRT
March 8, 2018 The clutter conundrum: How dockless bike companies are combating customers' littering
March 8, 2018 Chicago police expand predictive technology as crime dips
March 7, 2018 New York City adds sign language video calling service
March 7, 2018 Salt Lake City removes EV charging fees to encourage use
March 6, 2018 Chicago launches $33M transit safety improvement initiative
March 6, 2018 DC wins 'Gold' award for bike friendliness
March 6, 2018 Tech vs. policy: Finding the best approach to combat homelessness
March 5, 2018 Microsoft releases app to help blind people navigate cities
March 5, 2018 GM brings all-electric Maven Gig fleet to Austin
March 2, 2018 California DMV approves completely driverless vehicle testing on public roads
March 2, 2018 Cities look to 'zero waste' plans, material bans to reach sustainability goals
March 1, 2018 'Smart' homeowners association launches in Irvine, CA
Feb. 28, 2018 Ford to test driverless vehicle delivery service in Miami
Feb. 28, 2018 Sprint, T-Mobile name first 5G-ready cities
Feb. 27, 2018 St. Louis to launch microtransit pilot this week
Feb. 27, 2018 'Screen doors' to be tested at transit stop platform in Oakland, CA
Feb. 27, 2018 Report: Cities of all sizes can achieve sustainable energy solutions
Feb. 26, 2018 NACTO, Open Transport Partnership launch standardized transportation data platform
Feb. 26, 2018 Nashville launches public-facing community data map
Feb. 23, 2018 Denver adopts affordable, inclusive housing plan
Feb. 23, 2018 AT&T partners with Cisco and Portland, OR on smart cities tech
Feb. 22, 2018 3 US cities chosen for human trafficking prevention program
Feb. 22, 2018 Zagster secures $15M in funding for bike-share expansion
Feb. 21, 2018 DC issues permit for preliminary Hyperloop excavation
Feb. 21, 2018 Nokia rolls out portfolio of smart cities services
Feb. 20, 2018 Atlanta Streetcar to take on predictive maintenance under Siemens partnership
Feb. 20, 2018 AnyVision, NVIDIA to develop surveillance cameras with facial recognition tech
Feb. 20, 2018 Managing the curbside in the age of e-commerce and congestion
Feb. 16, 2018 How universities' smart campuses resemble mini smart cities
Feb. 15, 2018 Group forms in Austin to promote blockchain technology
Feb. 15, 2018 London scrutinized for poor transportation technology preparation
Feb. 14, 2018 Ft. Lauderdale, FL adopts 3-D zoning platform
Feb. 14, 2018 DC mayor sets up driverless vehicle working group
Feb. 14, 2018 6 mapping tools that cities are using for data visualization
Feb. 13, 2018 LimeBike launches e-bike fleet in Seattle
Feb. 13, 2018 NLC selects 6 cities for racial equity program
Feb. 12, 2018 San Francisco sues California over ride-share licensing
Feb. 12, 2018 Singapore is making a 3-D map of its subterranean spaces
Feb. 9, 2018 Report: Smart surfaces save cities billions through increased resilience
Feb. 8, 2018 Report: Internet sector has strong presence in all major US cities
Feb. 8, 2018 Tackling the silent health risk creeping across cities: loneliness
Feb. 7, 2018 Pittsburgh launches innovation acceleration partnership
Feb. 7, 2018 Los Angeles ranks as world's most congested city
Feb. 6, 2018 San Francisco proposal would convert parking garage into affordable housing, hotel
Feb. 6, 2018 FCC finalizes rural broadband auction details
Feb. 6, 2018 Left out in the cold: Protecting smart systems from extreme temperatures
Feb. 5, 2018 Study: Downtowns are small in size, large in opportunities
Feb. 5, 2018 San Diego mayor proposes increasing live-work spaces
Feb. 2, 2018 Chicago to upgrade online fee payment system, add kiosks
Feb. 1, 2018 Minneapolis prepares for the 'most transit-reliant Super Bowl ever played'
Feb. 1, 2018 Study: Miami ranks least energy-efficient US city
Jan. 31, 2018 Smart Cities Council announces grant finalists, gives special grant to Puerto Rico
Jan. 31, 2018 Florida lawmakers consider statewide dockless bike-share regulations
Jan. 30, 2018 A look into Chicago's electric vehicle future
Jan. 30, 2018 Trump team considers building nationalized 5G network
Jan. 30, 2018 E-commerce giant Alibaba to deploy smart city platform in Malaysia
Jan. 29, 2018 AT&T urges Congress to create an 'Internet Bill of Rights'
Jan. 29, 2018 Ford files patent for driverless police car
Jan. 26, 2018 Vermont city to use blockchain for land registry
Jan. 25, 2018 Advocacy group: States must enact better traffic laws to prevent fatalities
Jan. 25, 2018 Massachusetts Gov. Baker creates future transportation commission
Jan. 24, 2018 Philadelphia looks to fight opioid overdoses with 'safe injection sites'
Jan. 24, 2018 Dallas adds 6 smart programs to 'Living Lab' corridor
Jan. 23, 2018 Boston mayor proposes regulations for Airbnb-style rentals
Jan. 23, 2018 Dallas to dockless bike-shares: Clean up your mess
Jan. 23, 2018 The art of easing a city's traffic gridlock
Jan. 22, 2018 Report: Extreme weather, cyber attacks top 2018 global risks list
Jan. 22, 2018 Portland, OR to lower speed limits as part of Vision Zero push
Jan. 19, 2018 Alaska's first electric bus hits the road in Anchorage
Jan. 18, 2018 Google to expand cloud service with 3 new underwater cables
Jan. 18, 2018 Apple to open a new US campus, add 20K jobs
Jan. 17, 2018 Denver to implement $12M smart technology transportation framework
Jan. 17, 2018 Florida's high-speed Brightline train begins service
Jan. 16, 2018 'Textalyzers' may help Chicago police reduce distracted driving
Jan. 16, 2018 Report: City planners should treat traffic deaths like a public health issue
Jan. 16, 2018 Chicago learns from other cities' experiences to develop CityKey
Jan. 12, 2018 Atlanta's first 'Smart Neighborhood' is under development
Jan. 11, 2018 NYC sues 5 major oil companies over climate change
Jan. 10, 2018 AT&T will launch IoT service to monitor bridge, railway safety
Jan. 10, 2018 New York MTA to test all-electric bus route
Jan. 9, 2018 To build an inclusive smart city, look through an age-friendly lens
Jan. 9, 2018 Nashville to require more transparency from businesses seeking city incentives
Jan. 9, 2018 Proposed California bill would mandate greater housing density near transit
Jan. 8, 2018 Las Vegas pilot will test solar-powered information boards
Jan. 8, 2018 Illinois announces master contracts for smart street lighting initiative
Jan. 5, 2018 Los Angeles Metro adding mobile app for transit fare payments
Jan. 4, 2018 Nissan car technology will read drivers' brain waves
Jan. 4, 2018 NYC to study environmentally-friendly ferry fuels
Jan. 3, 2018 6 trends that will define smart cities in 2018
Jan. 3, 2018 UK launches initiative to boost Wi-Fi on passenger trains
Jan. 3, 2018 Boston establishes $10M private donor fund to combat homelessness
Dec. 29, 2017 After surprise reversal in New Hampshire, FirstNet clinches contracts in all 50 states
Dec. 22, 2017 Developers test smart bikes in downtown Las Vegas
Dec. 21, 2017 Colorado opts in to FirstNet after exploring alternatives
Dec. 21, 2017 California regulators approve $1B solar rebate plan for low-income residents
Dec. 20, 2017 Smart city tech campus planned for Greenville, SC
Dec. 20, 2017 Florida Brightline train gets go-ahead from feds
Dec. 19, 2017 Hong Kong unveils smart city roadmap
Dec. 19, 2017 San Jose, CA approves tiny house village for the homeless
Dec. 19, 2017 A look back at the top trends that shaped cities in 2017
Dec. 18, 2017 Ford purchases iconic Michigan Central Station
Dec. 18, 2017 Salt Lake City approves housing plan, urges others to follow suit
Dec. 15, 2017 All police officers in Chicago now equipped with body cameras
Dec. 14, 2017 FTA unveils research plan for autonomous transit
Dec. 14, 2017 Why some states may forgo FirstNet
Dec. 13, 2017 Chicago partners with Apple to offer students coding classes
Dec. 13, 2017 Sacramento-area cities collaborate to launch electric bike system
Dec. 12, 2017 San Francisco tightens regulations on delivery robots
Dec. 12, 2017 14 Boston-area cities collaborate to form housing partnership
Dec. 12, 2017 10 smart city conferences to check out in 2018
Dec. 11, 2017 Australia launches database for evaluating its largest cities
Dec. 11, 2017 New Hampshire becomes the first state to opt out of FirstNet
Dec. 7, 2017 $10M investment in Boom may help revive supersonic flights
Dec. 7, 2017 The agrihood transforming a blighted part of Detroit
Dec. 7, 2017 Denver tests driverless shuttle for first mile-last mile transit connection
Dec. 6, 2017 Existing bike-share contract may prevent San Diego from dockless opportunities
Dec. 6, 2017 Cincinnati signs deal to run most facilities on 100% green energy
Dec. 5, 2017 Moscow completes first phase of its sweeping redevelopment campaign
Dec. 5, 2017 Avis is testing an entire fleet of connected cars
Dec. 5, 2017 Budgeting for winter weather in an era of climate uncertainty
Dec. 4, 2017 Volkswagen announces plan to build EVs in the US
Dec. 4, 2017 Hartford, CT police will soon use drones to chase criminals
Nov. 27, 2017 Sewage-sniffing robots may be the solution to city opioid crises
Nov. 27, 2017 San Diego weighs options to reach 100% renewable energy
Nov. 27, 2017 Nashville, TN mayor addresses skeptics' 'transit myths'
Nov. 22, 2017 Oregon governor launches new cybersecurity initiative
Nov. 22, 2017 Atlanta passes infrastructure ordinance to support EV charging
Nov. 21, 2017 Report: Cities must focus on equity when innovating
Nov. 21, 2017 San Diego to expand free electric shuttle service
Nov. 21, 2017 How food banks use data to balance services on Thanksgiving — and year round
Nov. 20, 2017 Alliance for Transportation Electrification launches to accelerate EV deployment
Nov. 20, 2017 4 California municipalities expand on-demand transit options
Nov. 17, 2017 Progress continues on 475-acre AV testing site in Florida
Nov. 16, 2017 Lexington, KY may soon be one of nation's largest gigabit cities
Nov. 16, 2017 5 takeaways from WaPo's 'Transformers: Cities' summit
Nov. 14, 2017 The top real estate trends expected to shape cities in 2018
Nov. 14, 2017 2 cities partner with ride-share service Via for public transit alternatives
Nov. 14, 2017 Diverse stakeholders sign Transportation Electrification Accord
Nov. 13, 2017 Tiny house homeless village in Austin, TX to expand under $60M plan
Nov. 13, 2017 Seattle mayor announces expansion of affordable housing plan
Nov. 10, 2017 4 Alaska communities collaborate on wind-diesel microgrid
Nov. 9, 2017 Nice Ride Minnesota announces finalists for new bike-share system
Nov. 9, 2017 Philadelphia leaders prioritize community while developing a smart city roadmap
Nov. 9, 2017 Kansas City, MO voters approve $1B airport renovation
Nov. 8, 2017 Las Vegas unveils the first driverless shuttle on public roads
Nov. 8, 2017 Report: Smart cities services market to reach $94.2B by 2026
Nov. 7, 2017 Nashville, TN uses tech to study dwindling tree numbers
Nov. 7, 2017 The disappearance of the modern-day 'gayborhood'
Nov. 6, 2017 Federal report: It's 'extremely likely' that humans cause climate change
Nov. 6, 2017 Boston-area transit spends $101M in weather resilience investments
Nov. 3, 2017 Engineers devise finger vibration-based security system
Nov. 2, 2017 Shelter vs. Wi-Fi: Which bus stop amenity will Miami-Dade prioritize?
Nov. 2, 2017 Election 2017: 4 ballot measures cities should watch
Nov. 1, 2017 Bill introduced to extend transportation technology grants
Nov. 1, 2017 Report: Federal support is key to smart cities' success
Oct. 31, 2017 Louisville, KY project will examine links between health and greening cities
Oct. 31, 2017 The 20 best cities for trick-or-treating
Oct. 31, 2017 Baltimore City Council ponders reviving the $1 homes program
Oct. 30, 2017 Saudi Arabia announces $500B plan to build a new megacity
Oct. 30, 2017 Maryland invests $50M in self-adjusting AI traffic signals
Oct. 26, 2017 Los Angeles solicits proposals for demand-responsive 'MicroTransit' pilot
Oct. 26, 2017 16 Boston suburbs collaborate on bike-share system
Oct. 26, 2017 High times ahead: California cities prepare for impact of legal marijuana
Oct. 25, 2017 New global atlas shows which cities are preparing for AVs
Oct. 25, 2017 Study: 'No statistical evidence' police body cams influence behaviors in DC
Oct. 24, 2017 Atlanta to offer property owners $500M in bonds for clean energy projects
Oct. 24, 2017 Is the renewed push for high-speed maglev trains in the US realistic?
Oct. 23, 2017 Iowa turns gathered bridge data into visualization tool
Oct. 23, 2017 Report: Cities advance LGBTQ rights despite state, federal laws
Oct. 23, 2017 Portland, ME may soon install Wi-Fi in its street lights
Oct. 23, 2017 Lyft, Phoenix partner for 'First Mile Last Mile' rides to bus stops
Oct. 19, 2017 Nashville, TN unveils massive $5.2B transit plan
Oct. 19, 2017 'I still worry': City utility leaders reflect on impact of Flint water crisis
Oct. 18, 2017 Oh, rats: Chicago tops list of rodent-infested US cities
Oct. 18, 2017 Civic groups to Amazon: 'Pay your fair share' in the city you choose
Oct. 17, 2017 Michigan's 'fake city' allows startups to test mobility projects
Oct. 17, 2017 Toronto receives $30M in public transit infrastructure funding
Oct. 16, 2017 Seattle business tax proposal would fund program to curb homelessness
Oct. 16, 2017 London tests LED crosswalk that responds to real-time conditions
Oct. 12, 2017 Logistics companies are seeking P3s to overcome urban operating challenges
Oct. 12, 2017 Can multiple bike-sharing systems thrive in one city?
Oct. 5, 2017 Traffic jams will cost commuters more than $295B by 2026
Oct. 2, 2017 Q&A: DC CTO Archana Vemulapalli on city projects and residents' data collection fears
Sept. 28, 2017 Q&A: DC CTO Archana Vemulapalli on mobility and diverse populations
Sept. 28, 2017 How cities are reworking their approaches to homelessness
Sept. 27, 2017 Conscious Venture Lab to launch smart city-focused cohort in Baltimore
Sept. 27, 2017 Annapolis, MD is using drones to assess accidents in new traffic plan
Sept. 21, 2017 How to make coastal cities more flood-ready
Sept. 21, 2017 Lessons from Seattle: What Amazon HQ2 contenders should consider
Sept. 20, 2017 Hundreds of $1 properties are for sale in Chicago
Sept. 20, 2017 Portland, ME to launch transportation marketing campaign
Sept. 14, 2017 The shared systems revolutionizing city mobility
Sept. 14, 2017 Detroit has high hopes for economic growth from new $863M sports arena
Sept. 14, 2017 Cities where you can (and can't) stretch your salary
Sept. 7, 2017 Stockton, CA rolls out fully electric BRT route

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