Governance: Page 72
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Seattle mayor announces expansion of affordable housing plan
The plan is part of a larger Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda goal of creating 20,000 affordable homes by 2025.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Philadelphia leaders prioritize community while developing a smart city roadmap
The City of Brotherly Love is placing a strong focus on community needs instead of simply pushing government agendas or technology trends.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Election 2017: The cities facing new leadership and legislation
Democrats swept major mayoral races on Tuesday night while a number of ballot measures were preliminarily passed.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Atlanta pilots 'Rides to Wellness' program to increase healthcare access
The program aims to increase collaboration between health and transportation providers and train participants to confidently use public transportation.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Federal report: It's 'extremely likely' that humans cause climate change
The report says there is "no convincing alternative explanation" for global warming over the last century.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The great hunt for Amazon HQ2: 3 cities on our short list
While Amazon is sifting through its several hundred proposals, with a result expected in 2018, the CIO Dive Editorial Team predicts three contenders.
By Naomi Eide , Samantha Schwartz , Alex Hickey • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Without regulation by Congress, would you get in a self-driving car?
For the first time, driving is no longer about avoiding people and objects. In fact, it's the opposite.
By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Report: 51% of city residents have mixed feelings about the sharing economy
Public safety is a top concern surrounding the sharing economy, specifically with ride-sharing and home-sharing.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Trump dubs November Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month
Despite calling for the need to safeguard national infrastructure, the president still has yet to relay any further details on his $1 trillion plan for public works.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Election 2017: 4 ballot measures cities should watch
Four ballot measures, to be presented to voters in three states on Nov. 7, have particular focuses on smart city initiatives.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 2, 2017 -
IoT leaders will 'salivate' over opportunities in Indiana, says local mayor
The state's first IoT Lab is slated to open in Fishers, IN in January.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 2, 2017 -
ITC proposes 3 solar trade case remedies with tariffs, quotas and capped imports
The agency will send three remedy recommendations to President Donald Trump, who has final say.
By Krysti Shallenberger • Nov. 1, 2017 -
New York Green Bank seeks $1B in private sector funding for clean energy projects
The bank also plans to start working with other states to help them establish similar funding entities.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Report: Federal support is key to smart cities' success
The Center for Data Innovation reports that backing from the federal government should include funding and coordination assistance.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Cisco launches State Digital Acceleration program in Michigan
The company will work with Michigan to pilot a connected roadways program, advance citizen-centric government and increase enrollment in its Networking Academy.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Saudi Arabia announces $500B plan to build a new megacity
Leaders are talking with global companies like Amazon and Alibaba to develop technologies for the new city.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Opinion
How collaboration facilitates smarter communities
When it comes to improving communities, electric companies, state utility regulators, consumer advocates and leaders are up against similar challenges — and working toward similar goals.
By Katrina McMurrian • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
High times ahead: California cities prepare for impact of legal marijuana
The state's cannabis industry could be worth up to $7 billion — which creates a lot of pressure to get the governance right.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
From P3s to 'invisible collection': How state and local agencies are financing infrastructure fixes
As the nation's infrastructure continues to crumble, governments at all levels are grappling with how best to fund those public goods.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Cincinnati announces RFP for mobile-friendly transit data tool
The tool is intended to promote innovation and help users optimize their mobility experience around the city.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Study: 'No statistical evidence' police body cams influence behaviors in DC
City police partnered with The Lab @ DC to gather data from the body cams and analyze how they influence police and citizen interactions.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: The roles cities can play in developing smart mobility
Nat Parker, CEO of moovel North America, discussed where he thinks the future of mobility is headed — and how cities will drive that development.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Report: Cities advance LGBTQ rights despite state, federal laws
An annual report notes municipalities of all sizes are making progress with equal rights, even in states without legislation that supports the LGBTQ community.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Toronto officially announces Sidewalk Labs as smart city partner
"Sidewalk Toronto" will become an innovation playground for Google's sister subsidiary.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'I still worry': City utility leaders reflect on impact of Flint water crisis
Representatives from five water service providers spoke out on how the crisis, which started making headlines two years ago, affected their cities.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 19, 2017