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Averting economic devastation from New York's billion-dollar consumer energy debt
Federal funds will eliminate a lot of New Yorkers' energy and water utility debt, but utility shareholders must share the burden of what remains, the authors write.
Kevin Parker and Richard Berkley • May 26, 2021 -
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Accessible city planning starts with unbiased data insight
New tech in cities can sometimes do more harm than good. Considering inclusive datasets is an essential part of the process for cities to realize benefits, writes Humanising Autonomy CEO Maya Pindeus.
Maya Pindeus • April 9, 2021 -
US building codes need a major retrofit to meet climate goals and spare consumers
The International Code Council, which recently rolled back local governments' say in energy efficiency regulations for buildings, needs to adapt to the times or step aside, writes Energy Innovation's Sara Baldwin.
Sara Baldwin • April 7, 2021 -
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Crisis in Texas, then a C- grade: America's infrastructure needs a bottom-up fix
Although the Biden administration is expected to pursue a major infrastructure plan, we must allow localities to lead, write former mayors of San Antonio and Ventura, CA.
Henry Cisneros and William Fulton • March 15, 2021 -
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Electric cars are not enough. It's time we invest in LEVs.
The increased attention placed on electric vehicles must not leave behind two- and three-wheeled light electric vehicles, Swiftmile CEO Colin Roche writes.
Colin Roche • March 1, 2021 -
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For this micromobility boom to last, we need to address parking
For micromobility to rise to the next level, we must make the public space provisions to ensure that riding a bike or e-scooter is as safe and convenient as driving a car.
Shabazz Stuart & Carl Vernersson • Jan. 4, 2021 -
Cleantech needs to be useful first, sustainable second
While the cleanest tech may be what many retailers and consumers are looking for, it's the precise opposite of what our commercial buyers want.
Darren Anderson • Dec. 21, 2020 -
5 ways smart infrastructure shapes communities for the better
From improved transportation to data-driven decisions, smart cities are using technology to raise the bar for the world of tomorrow.
Forrest Senti • Dec. 18, 2020 -
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How IoT can help cities survive the holiday 'shipmageddon'
The sooner delivery services begin tapping available technologies, the sooner we can reduce chronic issues like holiday congestion and shipping delays.
Jonathan Sparks • Dec. 14, 2020 -
A preventative approach to pavement management
By focusing on preventative maintenance, local governments can unlock climate, economic and societal benefits while conserving time, money and manpower.
Alison McGee & Samantha Stephan • Dec. 7, 2020 -
Pandemics have historically altered urban housing. COVID-19 will do the same.
Necessity is the mother of invention, and this pandemic has created a variety of new necessities for urban residents and their environments.
Demetrios Barnes • Dec. 4, 2020 -
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How automation can alleviate law enforcement bias in transportation
Deploying automated traffic enforcement systems can free up law enforcement resources to be allocated in communities where they are needed most.
Holly Cooper • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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4 strategies to rapidly scale clean energy in the next decade
To fully realize our shared climate goals and rebuild our economy, we must prioritize and enact policies to accelerate the national transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Cameron Bard • Nov. 30, 2020 -
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Understanding the risk of swappable e-scooter batteries
These three critical tests will need to be passed to determine if swappable e-scooter batteries can overcome their safety and sustainability risks.
Scott Rushforth • Nov. 25, 2020 -
Cities are cutting emissions with an unlikely aid: concrete
Cutting emissions from concrete in public infrastructure projects is an under-utilized and low-cost policy option that governments can readily pursue.
Eric Dunford • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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Wastewater surveillance may be key to widespread COVID-19 detection
COVID-19 presents a rare opportunity for researchers to refine and implement wastewater-based epidemiology testing to fight the pandemic and manage future infections.
Leanne Huysentruyt • Nov. 20, 2020 -
The Prop 22 debate revealed a need for more equitable mobility in California
Just as the pandemic exposed grave vulnerabilities in Los Angeles' tattered mobility safety net, so too did the AB5 saga.
Dave Gallon • Nov. 16, 2020 -
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Cities are only 'smart' when IoT works in real time
Despite the hoopla, smart cities are failing to accomplish most of what's being promised because of lagging software technology.
Marty Sprinzen • Nov. 11, 2020 -
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A parametric approach to pandemic resilience
We do not have years of precedents to formulate a response to COVID-19. Therefore, pandemic planning processes must be agile and flexible to incorporate continuous uncertainty and change.
Jason King and Evangelos Pantazis • Nov. 6, 2020 -
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Digital transformation in utilities starts on the frontlines
As COVID-19 kicks the utility industry's digital efforts into high gear, companies should first focus on building a connected workforces.
Cristian Grossmann • Nov. 2, 2020 -
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Prop 22 will shake up fundamental insurance policies
No matter which side of the fence the California ballot measure falls, it will shake up the gig economy and impact operator insurance strategies.
Wil Hamory • Oct. 29, 2020 -
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Transit must think outside the box to rebuild ridership
Associations have developed frameworks to guide public transit agencies toward recovery, but they may not go far enough to innovate the industry.
Ben Haynie • Oct. 26, 2020 -
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The pandemic is accelerating smart city tech
COVID-19 is poised to bring the same widespread change as other pandemics have by accelerating the global adoption of emerging tech.
Ronald Chagoury Jr. • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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Shutting off water in a pandemic? With the right tech, we shouldn't have to.
Thousands of Americans are at risk of water shut-offs due to financial constraints. Why is this, when technologies exist to make water more affordable for everyone?
Christine E. Boyle • Oct. 19, 2020 -
UAVs can play a vital role in the future of smart cities
Drones could provide important and diverse contributions to cities, offering cost-efficient services for everything from environmental monitoring to traffic management.
Daniel Browning • Oct. 13, 2020
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