Former Maryland Gov. O'Malley debunks 'fear of failure' in government

Cities must "lift up the leaders" by encouraging more risk-taking, he said in a keynote at the Dentons Smart Cities and Communities Summit.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 2, 2019

Leaders should 'own the work,' not the result, in city planning

While a desire for short-terms wins is strong among officials looking to get re-elected, effective leaders prioritize long-term planning, said speakers at the Dentons Smart Cities and Communities Summit.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 1, 2019

Outside US, central governments urged to boost smart city initiatives

Budgetary pressures and "incoherent" policy can create friction, said speakers at the Dentons Smart Cities and Communities Summit.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 1, 2019

Can US cities get smart about tourism before it's too late?

The travel and tourism sector is booming, accounting for 10.4% of global GDP last year. To prevent overtourism, U.S. cities can turn to data and analytics. 

By Cailin Crowe • July 30, 2019

How AI and data turn city water management from an art to a science

Cities are looking to drones and other equipment for preventive maintenance, but it is uphill work as the sector traditionally resists change.

By Chris Teale • July 29, 2019

DOJ settlement on Sprint/T-Mobile deal pledges fast 5G buildout

The planned merger cleared another major regulatory hurdle, with the companies and Dish pledging fast roll out of 5G service to U.S. customers.

By Chris Teale • July 29, 2019

New York to study AI, automation regulation

As technology rapidly advances, some governments fail to keep up. New York is creating a commission to stay ahead of the curve and understand the “capabilities and potential pitfalls” of the changes.

By Jason Plautz • July 26, 2019

Ride-hailing tax set for San Francisco ballot this fall

If approved by two-thirds of city voters, individual rides would have a 3.25% surcharge, while shared rides and EV rides would have a 1.5% bump.

By Chris Teale • July 25, 2019

'We're as weak as the weakest link': Virginia looks to a statewide data governance policy

As cities battle increased ransomware attacks, the commonwealth hopes to get ahead of the curve and protect its network with a data privacy framework.

By Kira Barrett • July 24, 2019

Senators propose bills to improve cybersecurity for cars, planes

The legislation would provide transparency and protection of consumer privacy data in light of increasingly connected transportation devices. 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2019

NYC bill would ban unauthorized sale of cellphone location data

Councilman Justin Brannan told Smart Cities Dive that the legislation follows the federal government's unwillingness to step in over privacy concerns. 

By Chris Teale • July 24, 2019

Cities need 'all hands on deck' approach to build census trust

Panelists at a National League of Cities event said that schools, religious organizations and nonprofits should be engaged ahead of the March count.

By Chris Teale • July 22, 2019

Mayors call for new 'Marshall Plan,' federal resiliency office to fight climate change

A committee of 10 Democrats promised to continue studying climate change, holding more hearings and fostering partnerships with governments at all other levels as well as with the private sector.

By Chris Teale • July 18, 2019

San Francisco, NYC rank as top cities for women entrepreneurs

The Dell Technologies index suggests cities can do more to represent women leaders, particularly with supportive government-led policies. 

By Kristin Musulin • July 17, 2019

Acting FTA administrator blames local issues for delayed transit grants

The federal government's slow approval and funding of transit projects could leave "only the wealthiest cities" to succeed, said T4A director Beth Osborne.

By Chris Teale • July 17, 2019

Mayors resolve to stop paying ransomware hackers

The resolution, made at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Annual Meeting, came just after two Florida cities paid their attackers' ransom demands.

By Samantha Schwartz • July 15, 2019

Complete Streets bill introduced in Congress

The legislation comes at a critical time for street safety, with the number of pedestrian deaths projected to be at its highest rate since 1990.

By Chris Teale • July 11, 2019

LA mayor: Homelessness is the 'most complicated issue' to confront

In an address on Monday, Mayor Eric Garcetti outlined potential investments to manage the city's increasing homeless population, including new housing units and an expanded Skid Row hygiene center.

By Cailin Crowe • July 10, 2019

Data management can foster equitable mobility in cities

Panelists at a Capitol Hill briefing on Tuesday said initiatives like mobility data specifications and the Open Mobility Foundation are key.

By Chris Teale • July 10, 2019

Mayors left out of Trump's environmental leadership address

The president applauded his administration's work on environmental stewardship in an address on Monday. There was no praise for leadership on the local level.

By Kristin Musulin • July 9, 2019

The 6 most walkable urban areas

A new report ranked the 30 biggest U.S. metro areas based on the percentage of office, retail and rental multi-family space within walkable urban places. 

By Cailin Crowe • July 9, 2019

Report: Pittsburgh could reduce carbon emissions 75% by 2030

Siemens' City Performance Tool found the city could exceed its climate goals by expanding district heating systems and implementing electric buses and car-sharing, among other initiatives.

By Cailin Crowe • July 8, 2019

Amazon asks FCC to launch satellites for broadband service

Kuiper Systems, an Amazon subsidiary, wants to launch 3,236 satellites into orbit and connect underserved areas to high-speed internet. 

By Chris Teale • July 8, 2019

Philadelphia takes strides in combating opioid crisis: 'If we fail, we want to fail fast'

A new progress report highlights the work 35 city departments have done to curb opioid use. "It's easy to collapse under the weight of this," the city's managing director told Smart Cities Dive.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 8, 2019

Trump: Federal government could 'intercede' on homelessness crisis

During a Fox News interview, the president said homelessness is a problem that started two years ago. "We've never had this in our lives before," he said.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 3, 2019