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Report: Resilient design saves an average of $6 for every $1 spent
Building more resilient structures and those that surpass minimum building code requirements could create as many as 87,000 new jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
The state of smart city development in 7 charts
A survey of nearly 650 utility, municipal, commercial and community stakeholders from across the U.S. found significant trends and perspectives regarding smart city progress.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive
From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.
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Amazon unveils top 20 contenders for HQ2
Let the jockeying begin: Amazon will make a final decision this year after a deeper dive into each city's potential.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Google to expand cloud service with 3 new underwater cables
The Curie cable will connect L.A. with Chile, the Havfrue cable will connect the U.S. East Coast with Ireland and Denmark, and the HK-G cable will connect hubs in the Pacific.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Opinion
Data is the newest form of infrastructure
"Smart city projects must have a direct correlation to city performance, which means vendors need to think like a city," writes Seattle Smart City Coordinator Kate Garman.
By Kate Garman • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Apple to open a new US campus, add 20K jobs
While the move may sound similar to Amazon's announcement of a second headquarters (HQ2), cities may not be so quick to offer proposals or incentives.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Report: Oregon touts nation's best infrastructure
The U.S. News & World Report infrastructure ranking of 50 states is based on scores in energy, transportation and internet access, among others.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Atlanta's first 'Smart Neighborhood' is under development
Homes in the neighborhood will have in-home battery energy storage and voice control features, among other features.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Bipartisan congressional caucus introduces infrastructure guidelines
In their report, the group said the quality of U.S. infrastructure has lagged other countries and faces a potential $2 trillion gap by 2025.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Amazon could be leaning toward Boston for new HQ2
The company's leasing efforts in the seaport city mimic the first phase of its HQ2 plan.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2018 -
How new roadway material tech could help save infrastructure
Scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands are developing new technologies to replace traditional roadway materials with self-healing asphalt.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 10, 2018 -
AT&T will launch IoT service to monitor bridge, railway safety
The AT&T Smart Cities Structure Monitoring service will outfit city infrastructure with sensors to detect structural changes such as cracks or tilts.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Deep Dive
To build an inclusive smart city, look through an age-friendly lens
As the aging population expands, some cities are implementing strategic plans to ensure the needs of seniors are met — especially in terms of mobility and housing.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2018 -
$75B Senate bridge bill gains transportation industry support
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association said 23% of the nation's bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Proposed California bill would mandate greater housing density near transit
The bill was introduced to combat the state's housing shortage and affordability problems.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Las Vegas pilot will test solar-powered information boards
The digital kiosks will offer transportation updates and other informative city-related content.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Boston sees renewed call for $10B seawall in wake of devastating storm
A recent winter storm, combined with a high tide, caused downtown Boston to be flooded with icy seawater.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Resiliency at center of $1.5B Seaport San Diego design
Sea-level rise and potential seismic activity are two of the factors influencing the project's design.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Illinois announces master contracts for smart street lighting initiative
The effort is part of Gov. Bruce Rauner's push to make Illinois the "first smart state in the nation."
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Smart building tech yields utility savings up to 18%
The study, which examined office and retail space, hotels and hospitals, found each segment has significant differences in smart technology adoption.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
6 trends that will define smart cities in 2018
From 5G to microtransit, cities will face significant tech, transportation and innovation advancements in the new year.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Boston establishes $10M private donor fund to combat homelessness
The fund will be used to create 200 units of long-term housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Hurricane Harvey recovery puts the squeeze on Houston's training centers
Though the 2017 hurricane season resulted in job losses for some industries, demand for skilled construction workers is booming.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018 -
After surprise reversal in New Hampshire, FirstNet clinches contracts in all 50 states
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu made an eleventh hour decision to opt in to the federal nationwide communications network.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 29, 2017 -
AECOM, Burns & McDonnell join forces for Kansas City airport contract
The announcement comes after the Kansas City Council voted to void an existing MOU for the development of the new $1 billion terminal.
By Kim Slowey , Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017