New York City releases API to clear up social service eligibility

It will not automatically sign anyone up for benefits, but offers the data to link up individual and household information to benefits eligibility.

By Jason Plautz • April 17, 2019

Columbus, OH to spend millions to increase housing capacity, affordability

The city council approved grants to fund developments and the city issued an RFP with area partners to begin a regional housing study.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 17, 2019

Business groups try to kill San Francisco's tax to fund homelessness programs

Two business groups and an anti-tax alliance say Proposition C is unconstitutional because it didn't pass in November with two-thirds approval.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 16, 2019

Google Fiber will pay Louisville, KY $3.8M to restore infrastructure

The company, which ended its service in the city on Monday, will cover costs needed to remove cable from roads, pave streets and remove above-ground infrastructure.

By Jason Plautz • April 16, 2019

Boise, ID joins AARP's age-friendly community network

It's the first city in Idaho to commit to making age-friendly improvements to health, wellness and quality of life through the program.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 15, 2019

President Trump, FCC announce new 5G spectrum auction, $20.4B rural fund

Trump said equity of access, particularly in rural areas that don't have access to broadband, is at the center of both announcements.

By Chris Teale • April 15, 2019

New innovation program will assist small cities, rural governments

Local government network ELGL and startup UrbanLeap launched the "Small Places, Big Ideas Innovation Cohort" for cities with 30,000 people or less.

By Chris Teale • April 12, 2019

Seattle Innovation Advisory Council to focus on resilience, housing solutions

The IAC will look to use data and technology to address disaster response and preparedness, homelessness and housing affordability.

By Chris Teale • April 11, 2019

Innovation must 'disentangle' from tech as cities look to move forward

Speakers at an event to mark the release of the "Future of U.S. Cities" handbook said innovation can be as simple as making a permitting process more efficient.

By Chris Teale • April 10, 2019

Global mayors sign pledge to better manage tourism

The pledge calls on cities and private partners to explore how tools like big data can be used to "make tourism a true contributor to the development of inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities."

By Jason Plautz • April 9, 2019

Supreme Court refuses to hear homeless camping ban

The case, Martin v. City of Boise, challenged the city's ability to enforce anti-vagrancy ordinances. The decision from SCOTUS maintains such enforcement is unconstitutional.

By Chris Teale , Kristin Musulin • Updated Dec. 17, 2019

To manage IoT data, cities need 'system of systems' to break silos

With 200 billion connected devices expected worldwide by 2031, speakers at Smart Cities Connect said more collaboration is needed to produce results.

By Chris Teale • April 8, 2019

Is the conversation around cities' technology use shifting?

"I think we're seeing a maturation of the smart city movement," said US Ignite CTO Glenn Ricart on the second day of the Smart Cities Connect conference.

By Chris Teale • April 4, 2019

'Problems don't see borders': The importance of regional collaboration

On the first day of the Smart Cities Connect conference in Denver, speakers highlighted how various cities' efforts to collaborate have helped to advance smart initiatives.

By Chris Teale • April 3, 2019

'It ain't about shiny stuff': A look inside Panasonic's Smart City Showcase

The Denver operation covers a full city block and includes initiatives around connected vehicles, power generation, mobility and workforce housing.

By Chris Teale • April 2, 2019

Uber unveils infrastructure principles calling for federal investment, innovation

The ride-hailing company said Congress should invest in roads and bridges, and help pave the way for the onset of autonomous and electric vehicles.

By Chris Teale • March 29, 2019

Study: No correlation evident between program spending, homeless numbers in San Diego

Homelessness mitigation program spending increased precipitously, but data collection methods were inadequate to evaluate effectiveness.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 28, 2019

All hail: How taxi companies stay competitive in an evolving marketplace

As ride-hailing services grow in consumer popularity, savvy cab companies are using technology and improved sustainability to compete for business.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 28, 2019

Boston has boom year for creating affordable housing

Even with 546 new housing units and more in the pipeline, the city is looking at the possibility of revamping its affordable housing plan.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2019

Letter urges European Parliament to exclude fossil fuel funds from Cohesion Policy

Nearly 50 organizations signed the letter, saying such investments would hurt European communities both environmentally and economically.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2019

NLC report: Cities, states need better cooperation to solve the housing crisis

The report found affordability is only one of the several housing issues cities face right now — inadequate supply and homelessness also top the list.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2019

NYC & Company's CMO talks data, influencers and why the city doesn't market itself

Nancy Mammana dug into digital initiatives, Hudson Yards and how the city's official tourism body is winning over emerging markets like China.

By Peter Adams • March 25, 2019

Los Angeles migrates city operations to state data center

The move is estimated to save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars in licensing and equipment fees.

By Jason Plautz • March 21, 2019

DC groups form comprehensive partnership for smart regional growth

The P3 will objectively prioritize smart city projects, secure funding, select suppliers and ensure positive outcomes for citizens. 

By Katie Pyzyk • March 20, 2019

AI could change the world. This is how governments and citizens should prepare

At a summit in Washington, DC, experts called on technology companies to fight bias and for a greater emphasis on lifelong learning.

By Chris Teale • March 20, 2019