California's proposed budget includes $1.8B to address housing affordability, homelessness

Newly inaugurated Gov. Gavin Newsom provided a budget proposal with aggressive actions to increase housing production.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 14, 2019

Startup in Residence announces 2019 partnerships

The newly-selected startups will work on a volunteer basis over 16 weeks on their technology projects, with the potential to be awarded government contracts at the end of the program. 

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 11, 2019

Seattle tops ranking of best cities for STEM professionals

While the cities that topped the list are hardly surprising, the ranking does present some startling results: New York, soon to be home to Amazon, didn't even land in the top 50.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 11, 2019

Gallup survey: Tulsa, OK residents optimistic about future, but challenges remain

The first-of-its-kind study found that while a majority believe the city is moving in the right direction, more work needs to be done to help more people thrive.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 10, 2019

Las Vegas to manage smart city pilots using UrbanLeap platform

The company’s cloud-based management tool can create project visualizations, draw up contracts and give vendors and cities a platform to share information and feedback.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 10, 2019

Poll: Few Americans want government to restrict facial recognition tech

The Center for Data Innovation found only 26% of Americans want the government to "strictly limit" facial recognition technology.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 9, 2019

Boston mayor unveils housing security and economic mobility legislation

The 14-bill package aims to promote equity, opportunity and resilience by supporting small businesses and providing greater protections for low-income residents, among other efforts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2019

Seattle hires 'mobility czar' to prep for development challenges

The appointee will coordinate efforts including managing the right of way, ensuring the continued delivery of emergency services and making sure the city is working closely with its partners.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2019

This Verizon exec says the telecom is 'killing it' in 5G

We sat down with Lani Ingram, VP of Smart Communities, during CES to discuss inclusion, regulations and the challenge of standing out in the telecom industry. 

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 8, 2019

NYC expands Fair Fares program

The city announced new and updated efforts to expand access to more residents, offer new payment options and raise awareness of the program.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated March 6, 2019

DC to offer employees greater domestic violence protections

The city touted its "victim/survivor-centered" policy, which puts the focus on employees' safety and well-being.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2019

NYC marks 5th straight year of declining traffic deaths

Mayor Bill de Blasio is touting the reductions as a victory in the city's Vision Zero plan, which involved lowering speed limits, redesigning streets and upping enforcement of traffic laws.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 3, 2019

New year brings minimum wage hike in 19 states

Minimum wage increases can present HR with an opportunity to evaluate hiring and compensation policies.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 2, 2019

Massachusetts governor signs law regulating short-term rentals

Hosts with the likes of Airbnb will have to register with the state and pay the same excise taxes as hotels under rules that take effect July 1.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 2, 2019

Our 10 best stories of 2018

After a jam-packed year of emerging trends, innovations, startups and partnerships, here are the top stories that shaped 2018.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 21, 2018

North Miami, FL to partner with Gridics on 3D zoning map

The city says the technology will make it easier to see how zoning requirements apply to properties and to visualize development potential.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 21, 2018

Researchers present Columbus, OH leaders with climate adaptation plan

The document contains 43 action items to boost the city's resilience to the effects of climate change, divided into categories: necessary and aspirational.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 21, 2018

10 jurisdictions commit to regional cap-and-invest system to cut emissions

The program will encourage reducing transportation sector emissions, while proceeds from pollution will be reinvested in cleaner options.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2018

A look back at the top trends that shaped cities in 2018

From 5G battles to consolidation in mobility, these are the trends and innovations that altered the smart cities space this year.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 20, 2018

Incoming New York lawmakers back congestion pricing

The all-Democratic group of new state senators said the plan would help fund needed improvements to the New York City subway.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 20, 2018

How driverless vehicles could take employment past 'business as usual'

AVs could revolutionize the workforce, from allowing employees to work while commuting to providing completely new entrepreneurial ventures. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 18, 2018

After HQ2 bidding wars, mayors urge less feverish chase of big tech campuses

Instead of chasing one company and its promise of tens of thousands of jobs, city leaders said there should be a renewed focus on fostering communities of innovation.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 14, 2018

How NYC and Arlington, VA are prepping communities for HQ2

Officials have developed community engagement committees and strategies to quell the concerns some local residents have about Amazon coming to town.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 12, 2018

The smart city conferences to check out in 2019

Next year has a full slate of industry conferences, featuring conversations with top public and private officials on the pressing issues facing cities.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 10, 2018

Congress urged to use public, not private, dollars to invest in infrastructure

Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-OR, derided the Trump administration's previous infrastructure plan as "ridiculous," and said that the federal government must step up on funding.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 6, 2018