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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 -
Experiment without penalty: Can regulatory 'sandboxes' foster utility innovation?
The sandbox concept allows innovators to experiment without the usual regulatory impediments and long delays associated with traditional oversight, writes Illinois Commerce Commission Chair Brien Sheahan.
Brien J. Sheahan and Jimmie Zhang • March 21, 2019 -
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How driverless vehicles can navigate their way into the mainstream
If AVs are to become commonplace, industry players must better understand data collection, maximize AI efficiency and make profit margins larger.
Mohammad Musa • March 20, 2019 -
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3 ways air taxis will change the way we live and work
Time is money — and when an air taxi trip costs the same as an Uber ride, there's no question which one you will take.
Mark Groden • March 7, 2019 -
Tackling the opioid epidemic with connectivity and cannabis
Silver bullets are in short supply for the opioid crisis. It’s time to propose radical ways to tackle the entrenched epidemic.
Ying Tam • Feb. 26, 2019 -
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Supporting smart cities: The importance of building a strong IT infrastructure
Data is being created at a quicker pace than ever before, and it is imperative that governments do everything they can to keep up and be efficient.
Nick Psaki • Feb. 22, 2019 -
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A warning for cities: Become citizen-centric or fail
To achieve citizen satisfaction, city leaders need to follow blueprints that put people at the center of their thinking and planning.
Seeta Hariharan • Feb. 13, 2019 -
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What the closing of Chariot shuttles means for our progress toward new mobility
Despite the shuttering of Ford's microtransit arm, efficient and on-demand shuttles are here to stay — they just have to find their path.
Nathaniel Giraitis • Feb. 4, 2019
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