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Pankewytch, George. (2009). "Old Town Hall, Salem MA" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Pandemic highlights perks of $1M digitization effort in Salem, MA
The city has digitized about 1.3 million files dating back to the 1600s, which has reduced burdens on staff and eased access for city residents as operations shifted largely online.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Evgenii. (2017). "Philadelphia" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Philadelphia RFP looks to measure city's digital divide
The RFP follows the launch of PHLConnectED, a two-year program to provide free in-home internet and cellular devices to K-12 families.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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Podcast
City Surveillance Watch: Balancing Act
In this first episode of City Surveillance Watch, a new limited podcast series, reporter Kate Kaye explores the inherent dichotomy of data-hungry technologies that, while promising to make cities safer, can be considered forms of surveillance.
By Kate Kaye • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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Urban mobility will center on MaaS, driverless delivery: report
As cities look to manage their curb space amid increasing dependence on shared mobility and delivery services, cooperation between cities and the private sector will be essential, Lux Research found.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 8, 2021 -
Walsh confirmed as labor secretary, resigns as Boston mayor
The leader with union roots was approved by a Senate vote Monday, with Kim Janey taking over as the first Black and first woman mayor of Boston.
By Katie Clarey • Updated March 23, 2021 -
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USDOT head Elaine Chao resigns following Capitol insurrection
Chao said the department will help Pete Buttigieg, President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary, assume the post.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 8, 2021 -
MA Gov Baker signs climate legislation, eyes net-zero 2050 target
The bill sets a statewide net zero limit on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, codifies environmental justice provisions into state law and includes new renewable energy targets and efficiency standards.
By Robert Walton • Updated March 29, 2021 -
Stojkovic, Nenad. (2020). "Online teaching. Little girl working on the laptop." [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
NYC sued over homeless shelters' lack of Wi-Fi for students
The lawsuit aims to accelerate the deployment of Wi-Fi in shelters, as remote learning continues for many of the city's 114,000 students experiencing homelessness.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 6, 2021 -
Uber warns of Seattle fare hikes as minimum wage takes effect
Drivers now must be paid at least $16.39 per hour under the new law, prompting ride-hailing companies to weigh the financial impacts on passengers.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 6, 2021 -
5G misinformation likely provoked Nashville, TN bombing: reports
The bomber may have been paranoid about the technology's debunked roles in spying or in spreading the coronavirus, according to local media reports.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 5, 2021 -
The smart city news that shaped 2020
Smart Cities Dive identified 20 stories detailing the prevalent and groundbreaking trends that influenced a year like no other.
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Northeast states, DC sign MOU to reduce transportation emissions
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and DC are the first jurisdictions to implement the Transportation and Climate Initiative's cap-and-invest program.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Federal stimulus includes wind, solar tax credit extensions
The omnibus bill includes several provisions from the Senate's American Energy Innovation Act and the House's companion bill, marking the first time energy policy has been comprehensively updated in 13 years.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Congress passes COVID stimulus without state, local aid
President Trump is expected to sign the $900 billion legislation, which includes $14 billion for transit, after it passed both chambers late Monday.
By Chris Teale • Updated Dec. 22, 2020 -
Turner, Jeff. (2018). "Los Angeles Traffic" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Traffic fatalities dropped slightly in 2019: NHTSA
The administration said there were 36,096 motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, down 2% from 2018 — but safety advocates said that drop is not enough.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Williams, Antrell. (2015). "New Orleans Skyline" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
New Orleans leaders share lessons from 2019 cyberattack
CIO Kimberly LaGrue said early and intensive preparations were key to preventing disaster and recovering without paying a ransom to the hackers.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Andrew. (2011). "Los Angeles" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
LA strives to lead nation in urban air mobility
The Urban Air Mobility Partnership is a one-year, public-private partnership to educate and engage residents on aerial tech before its 2023 introduction.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 17, 2020 -
H-X-R. (2020). "Los Angeles June 2020" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
94 US cities achieve perfect LGBTQ inclusion score: report
The Human Rights Campaign's ninth-annual Municipal Equality Index found more cities have become LGBTQ-inclusive despite the year's significant challenges.
By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Industry leaders praise Buttigieg pick as transportation head
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce the former South Bend, IN mayor as transportation secretary on Wednesday, prompting praise from several industry leaders.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Behind a former county exec's 'indispensable' training bootcamp
There's no playbook for serving as a county executive. The Elected Executive Leadership Program, led by former county exec Rushern Baker, hopes to change that.
By Amanda Loudin • Dec. 16, 2020 -
L, Scott. (2015). "1_E1C1614" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Chicago dashboard tracks local trust in police
The Chicago Police Department partnered with data research company Elucd to gain a hyperlocal pulse on how residents feel about their safety and trust for the police.
By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 15, 2020 -
davidpheat. Retrieved from https://pixabay.com/photos/cityscape-city-road-crossroad-1186069/.
11 experts predict what will shape smart cities in 2021
From electrification to digital twins and the "15-minute city," respondents shared a wide variety of trends to watch in the new year.
By Kristin Musulin , Cailin Crowe , Chris Teale • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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Q&ABoston Mayor Walsh shares a vision of national climate action
Marty Walsh spoke with Smart Cities Dive about balancing his new role as Climate Mayors chair while addressing climate mitigation needs in Boston.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 14, 2020 -
Retrieved from Flickr user Kim Seng on November 13, 2020
Deep Dive5G health concerns sow uncertainty amid ongoing rollout
While deployment continues unabated across the U.S., a small coalition of groups and leaders are trying to put the brakes on 5G in a bid to learn more about the technology.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 14, 2020 -
Green buildings 'unheralded hero' in emissions fight, experts say
President-elect Joe Biden's plan to boost energy efficiency in the sector promises to create up to one million jobs and mitigate the effects of climate change, elected officials said during a U.S. Green Building Council webinar.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 10, 2020
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