California cities face big fines for not meeting housing goals

Cities could be fined up to $600,000 a month if they don't meet state housing capacity and affordability requirements.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 1, 2019

Somerville, MA passes ban on facial recognition tech

San Francisco was the first U.S. city to bar government use of the technology, but the success in Somerville suggests growing momentum across the country. 

By Jason Plautz • July 1, 2019

3 emerging public transit trends from the 2020 THUD budget

The legislation, approved Tuesday, provides $13.5 billion in funding to public transit to improve existing rail lines, technology and equity plans.

By Cailin Crowe • June 26, 2019

Apple to make Seattle a 'key engineering hub'

The company announced Tuesday it will add 2,000 jobs to the city over the next five years to boost software and hardware engineering.

By Jason Plautz • June 26, 2019

5 takeaways from Sidewalk Labs' smart city master plan

The 1,500-page "Toronto Tomorrow" plan, released Monday, puts a $1.3 billion price tag on the project with hopes to catalyze $38 billion in investment by 2040.

By Kristin Musulin • June 25, 2019

Inside Washington, DC's dockless revolution

The nation's capital was among the first to embrace dockless vehicles in 2017 and has since stood as a model for strategic shared mobility growth.

By Chris Teale • June 25, 2019

Florida city agrees to pay hackers $600K after malware attack

The city paid the ransom at the recommendation of outside consultants, even though there is no guarantee the hackers will release city records. 

By Jason Plautz • June 21, 2019

Groups push New York Gov. Cuomo to legalize scooters, e-bikes

An open letter touts the benefits of electric mobility, noting it "makes moving away from cars easy for anyone regardless of age, ability, or health."

By Chris Teale • Updated Oct. 11, 2019

Interactive map details publicly-owned properties in Los Angeles

The Property Panel tool will help stakeholders think "more strategically" about underutilized properties, said City Controller Ron Galperin.

By Jason Plautz • June 20, 2019

Columbus, OH ranks top city for tech workers

The SmartAsset ranking analyzed cities' percentage of tech sector workers, average salaries, unemployment rates and costs of living. 

By Jason Plautz • June 18, 2019

Cities of Service announces 10 finalists for Engaged Cities awards

Up to three winning cities will be announced in October, sharing a total of $200,000 for tackling environmental, health and safety and other issues.

By Chris Teale • June 17, 2019

NYC extends cap on for-hire vehicle licenses

Mayor Bill de Blasio added a cap on "deadheading," the for-hire vehicle practice of driving without a passenger.

By Jason Plautz • June 13, 2019

State AGs file lawsuit to block Sprint-T-Mobile merger

Officials from nine states and Washington, DC sued to prevent what New York Attorney General Letitia James called a "consumer-harming, job-killing megamerger."

By Jason Plautz • June 12, 2019

Uber touts new partnerships, big plans at Elevate Summit

The company announced it will test its Uber Air flying taxis in Melbourne, Australia, and will partner with AT&T on communications.

By Chris Teale • June 12, 2019

Uber's flying taxis won't need new aviation laws, top executive says

Eric Allison, head of Elevate Uber, said the company would partner with governments on its planned uberAIR service, a major shift from the past.

By Chris Teale • June 11, 2019

Report: Homelessness up 12% in Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority report also found more than 9,200 people experienced homelessness for the first time last year.

By Jason Plautz • June 6, 2019

Will full-blown 5G technology help or hinder disaster preparation?

Despite 5G's ability to enhance communication, satellite interference caused by 5G networks could lead to a 30% drop in hurricane tracking accuracy, according to the NOAA.

By Deborah Barrington • June 6, 2019

Facial recognition tech deemed 'not ready for primetime' in House committee

Members took issue with the technology on Tuesday, while law enforcement and federal government agencies defended its use.

By Chris Teale • June 5, 2019

NYC legislation addresses street design, safety

Council members passed a bill to support Vision Zero principles as New York's traffic deaths have seen an uptick so far this year.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2019

A.T. Kearney: New York top city for global business, but shakeups on the horizon

A separate forward-looking "outlook" report, which examines future potential, drops New York out of the top 10, owing to negative trends in livability, entrepreneurship, private investment and the ease of doing business. 

By Jason Plautz • June 3, 2019

Are cities the Green New Deal's most viable frontier?

New York City and Los Angeles want to put a local spin on the national version — though the plans may be tricky to replicate.

By Chris Teale • June 3, 2019

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.

By Kevin Taylor • May 29, 2019

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.

By Christy Gillenwater • May 28, 2019

New poll shows measured support for Sidewalk Labs' Toronto project

The survey by Environics Research shows 54% of the city's residents back the project, although 17% oppose it, an increase from earlier this year.

By Jason Plautz • May 24, 2019

Report: Mayors shift talking points to reflect health, environmental issues

Infrastructure and economic development remain the biggest concerns, but other areas have moved into the spotlight as city leaders deal with myriad issues.

By Chris Teale • May 24, 2019