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5 ways cities can drive sustainable innovation
For cities to be digital and equitable, we need to shift from disruptive to inclusive innovation — but the disruptive model seems to still be the baseline.
Alex Ryan • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Is smart glass a missed opportunity for the smart city?
Windows are the most obvious yet neglected aspect of connected buildings when it comes to making smarter living and working spaces.
Craig Henricksen • Sept. 5, 2019 -
Should cities put mobility services on private MaaS platforms?
The idea of the city as a platform for carefully coordinated mobility services may indeed be a framework that can facilitate new services in urban centers.
Rapahel Gindrat • Aug. 29, 2019 -
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Decreasing federal investment in public transit is threatening mobility options
Public transportation is a key part of our nation's infrastructure, but without increased and committed investment, it risks falling into disrepair.
Paul Skoutelas and Jim Tymon • Aug. 14, 2019 -
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Fighting extreme heat in cities with urban design
To adapt to climate change, we need to build cities like we did in the past – moving toward a climate-responsive urban design, centered on people.
Adam Freed and Jacob Koch • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Monetizing microgrids: Utilities are missing a unique opportunity
As the energy industry transitions toward more distributed resources, electric utilities face a critical choice: embrace this opportunity or perceive it as a threat.
Megan Kerins and Ana Sophia Mifsud • Aug. 7, 2019 -
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How community leaders can plan for (and execute) a sustainable city
We're obligated as a society to care for the environment where we live, work and play. The map has been drawn; we simply need to follow the path.
Steve Smith • July 23, 2019 -
Transforming small cities from manufacturing centers into tech hubs
The tech workforce needs not only well-paid jobs, but a place they want to go home to at night from those jobs. The latter is easier said than done.
Nigel Wilson • July 19, 2019 -
6 steps for staying secure in a smart world
Many people see the internet as part of the furniture, something as ubiquitous as hot water. But it's crucial that networks are nurtured and proactively protected.
Will Evans • July 16, 2019 -
Uber is convenient for those who can afford it. What about everyone else?
Transit agencies need to be just as innovative as private tech companies to provide transportation alternatives that are accessible to everyone.
Doug Kaufman • June 28, 2019 -
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Data centers: The least flashy, most important element of a functional smart city
New technologies will help urban stakeholders run a tighter ship, but investments in the right data center infrastructure will be key.
Albert A. Ahdoot • June 24, 2019 -
Keeping city streets clean and clear should be a top priority for any mayor
Residents and commuters deserve the streets around their home and place of work to be clean, safe and secure. That’s table stakes for being a city mayor.
Michael Allegretti • June 19, 2019 -
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The need for smart maintenance of autonomous vehicles
Though the timeline of AV development is hotly debated, every major manufacturer and a plethora of startups are involved in the race to deliver smarter, more efficient mobility options.
Amir Hever • June 10, 2019 -
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Parks and greenspace must be part of any climate solution
Aside from reducing carbon pollution, cities must help people adapt to severe weather that is already affecting communities — especially the most vulnerable.
Diane Regas • June 6, 2019 -
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Changing how we approach public safety in smart cities
If police departments maintain a laser focus on people, promises and trust, strategically deployed technology can be an integral tool in reaching the goals that matter most.
Kevin Taylor • May 29, 2019 -
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The revolution is here: How mid-sized cities can move and grow the fastest
As the technology industry decentralizes and spreads opportunities further afield, smaller jurisdictions can become even more attractive.
Christy Gillenwater • May 28, 2019 -
Personal transport: What changes will we see in the near future?
While there will always be a demand for personal transport, cities must figure out how to better support systems that reduce environmental impacts and congestion.
Radim Cmar • May 17, 2019 -
Before the flood: How to plan and design proactive buyout programs that work
Buyout programs are empowering communities to prepare for natural disasters in advance, rather than scramble to salvage what’s left after storms subside.
Brandy Bones • May 8, 2019 -
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How better technology can power smarter, safer cities
It’s not always easy to fulfill the potential that technology has to improve services and the general well-being of the public, but the opportunity is there for the taking.
Gil Elbaz • May 3, 2019 -
It's the 'largest brake' on greenhouse gases, but we're not pushing hard enough
Numbers show that in the U.S., and across much of the world, we've made big progress on energy efficiency in the past few decades, proving that we can do more with less.
Jason Hartke • May 2, 2019 -
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AI, robots and the high-tech farm of the future
AI-driven technologies are starting to have a dramatic effect on an industry that has seen only incremental improvements over the last century and is in dire need of more sustainable models.
Eric Jensen • April 29, 2019 -
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Meeting customer demand for in-building mobile connectivity
There is a big roadblock standing in the way of our connectivity expectations of the future: the current state of in-building coverage.
Brad Allen and Nate Fuentes • April 24, 2019 -
Grid modernization is the best new deal
A Grid Modernization Act could accomplish many of the Green New Deal's goals by improving public health, creating jobs, spurring innovation and making our communities more resilient.
Hon. Dennis McGinn and Roger Sorkin • April 10, 2019 -
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Making 5G a reality by modernizing policy
With networks to soon be deployed across geographies, it is critical that unreasonable practices do not stand in the way and delay users from benefiting from 5G.
Marc Vancoppenolle • April 9, 2019 -
Want to stand out from the crowd? Cultivate resilience
If "innovation" has been the buzzword of the decade, "resilience" is the watchword of the future.
Gary Shapiro • April 3, 2019
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