DC issues RFP for affordable housing projects

DHCD is offering gap financing to selected proposals, providing such plans will make at least 5% of the units in the new or rehabilitated properties for permanent supportive housing.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 7, 2018

Why URBAN-X is 'bullish' on startups' potential to solve city challenges

Micah Kotch, managing director of the accelerator, explained how startups "speak a different language from public officials," but can overall help cities improve quality of life. 

By Chris Teale • Aug. 6, 2018

Seattle forms innovation council to boost citywide tech solutions

The Innovation Advisory Council will harness assistance from tech giants like Amazon to ease affordability and homelessness problems.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 6, 2018

US Senate passes 'minibus' containing transit, EPA funding

The spending bill includes $16.1 billion for public transit and $8.1 billion for the EPA — which is $2.7 billion more than what was requested in the Trump administration's FY 2019 budget proposal.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 6, 2018

Mayors condemn EPA's proposed freeze on auto emissions standards

The Climate Mayors coalition said the plan is an "unprecedented attack on both the environment and states' rights" and pledged to do more to combat climate change.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 3, 2018

EPA proposes to freeze auto emission standards, revoke California EV rules

The move could be met with opposition from utilities, which support pro-EV policies, but the EPA administrator said he is open to compromise with California.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 2, 2018

NYC creates office to address discrimination by taxi, for-hire vehicle drivers

The Office of Inclusion aims to eliminate ride refusals based on location and racial biases through anti-discrimination training for drivers.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 2, 2018

Applications open for 2nd round of wireless research testbeds

Cities are required to partner with academic institutions and businesses to pitch for the testbeds, with two awarded earlier this year to New York City and Salt Lake City.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 2, 2018

The students bringing smart city concepts to life with 'unconstrained creativity'

At NYU's 2018 Science of Smart Cities program, founder Ben Esner lauded students' efforts to build innovations like climate-measuring drones and smart bridge technology.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 2, 2018

Petition calls for DC to expand bike-share program to 20K bikes

An open letter from advocacy groups urged the city to make sure the system is safe and equitable, and encouraged DC legislators to take "bold action."

By Sean Gibbons • Aug. 1, 2018

Cincinnati launches digital platform for small businesses

The platform can detail the license, permit and fee requirements for any business, with information customized to the zoning requirements for a particular location.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 1, 2018

Searching for shelter: Homelessness by the numbers

From funding levels to the number of people with cell phones, a look at some of the striking data about homelessness in the U.S.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 1, 2018

6 startups to join Innovation Partnership Program in Kansas City, MO

The companies will work with city departments for 13 weeks "to find sustainable solutions to improve services for our residents and visitors," Mayor Sly James said.

By Chris Teale • July 31, 2018

San Francisco scraps plan to restrict employee cafeterias

Supervisor Ahsha Safai — who proposed a cafeteria ban last year — sent the legislation back to committee, citing a shift in labor agreements.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Sept. 6, 2019

Will new ride-hailing regulations bring NYC back to the 'bad old days'?

City leaders are considering new regulations on Uber and Lyft to help address congestion, but the companies and some experts warn of a return to an era without equity of service. 

By Chris Teale • July 30, 2018

NYC could be first to cap ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft

Legislation before the New York City Council would freeze approvals of new for-hire vehicles during a year-long study of the industry.

By Chris Teale • July 27, 2018

San Francisco, Seattle remain on top of 2018 tech talent market rankings

However it is Toronto — which jumped three spots in the rankings from 2017 — that appears to be the biggest winner of CBRE's annual list.

By Sean Gibbons • July 26, 2018

San Francisco mayor, advocates propose 2 measures to curb homelessness

Mayor London Breed pledged a one-time funding boost of $1 million, while advocates secured a ballot measure to tax businesses.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 26, 2018

Letter urges more debate of AV START Act in US Senate

The letter from 70 stakeholders said the legislation should not be attached to reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration as it does not address major concerns.

By Chris Teale • July 26, 2018

Leaders wrestle with affordable housing crisis after 'years wandering in the wilderness'

At the National Alliance for Ending Homelessness conference, officials called for more investment as cities start to step up and the federal government steps away.

By Chris Teale • July 25, 2018

Creating an environment of co-innovation is the key to smart cities

Smart cities need more than new, hyper-connected technologies to progress. They need a local environment of collaboration, with innovation hubs as the centerpiece.

By Alex Goryachev • July 24, 2018

5 states to participate in NGA information sharing program

Colorado, New Jersey, Nevada, North Dakota and Virginia will participate in the scheme to work on communications technology, including harnessing the internet of things.

By Jason Plautz • July 24, 2018

Portland, OR to extend Uber's operating license by a year

The extension follows contrition by the ride-hailing company, which apologized for "certain missteps" in its dealings with the city in the past.

By Chris Teale • July 23, 2018

Judge blocks NYC law requiring Airbnb to disclose host data

“The city has not cited any decision suggesting that the governmental appropriation of private business records on such a scale ... qualifies as a reasonable search and seizure," the judge wrote.

By Chris Teale • Updated Jan. 4, 2019

How police are adopting smart tech to improve public safety

From bodycams to drones and facial recognition, police departments are using innovative approaches to protect citizens — and their civil liberties.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 17, 2018