Nanogrid storage could prevent future Puerto Rico-style electricity disasters

As the island territory struggles to keep the lights on, a Cornell professor suggests a way forward: designing buildings that can generate and store their own power.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 28, 2017

Q&A: DC CTO Archana Vemulapalli on mobility and diverse populations

In the first part of this two-part interview, the chief technology officer highlighted technology's role in mobility and meeting the needs of diverse populations.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 28, 2017

Trump walks back support of private spending on public infrastructure

The president told lawmakers P3s are "more trouble than they're worth," indicating state and local governments could be on the hook for the $1 trillion spend.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017

Solar sector steels for tariff fight after ITC harm ruling

Industry groups are pushing for softer trade remedies after the ITC found harm to domestic solar manufacturers last week. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Sept. 28, 2017

The future of the company town is high-tech and amenity-rich

But providing employment, housing and lifestyle amenities in close proximity may not be enough to attract and retain today's workers.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017

Conscious Venture Lab to launch smart city-focused cohort in Baltimore

The program will support a group of startups focused on smart city concepts including open systems and internet-connected devices.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 27, 2017

San Francisco studying solar-plus-storage systems to boost local resiliency

The city is studying alternatives to diesel generators to help in earthquakes and other major disasters.

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 26, 2017

Billionaire Dan Gilbert pledges 24K jobs for $2.1B in Detroit projects

Of those temporary and permanent positions, 15,000 would be in construction for the four downtown developments in question.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2017

Philips Lighting wants to use smart poles to transform cities

The lighting and controls manufacturer is partnering with American Tower Corporation to deploy LED lighting systems that are 4G and 5G enabled.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 21, 2017

How to make coastal cities more flood-ready

Creative urban planning — including pervious concrete and rain gardens — can help make cities more resilient while lowering the cost of recovery post-flood.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 21, 2017

Lessons from Seattle: What Amazon HQ2 contenders should consider

The new headquarters will bring an influx of new hires, which will have both positive and negative effects on the chosen city.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 21, 2017

Itron agrees to acquire Silver Spring Networks in $830M deal

The combination of two leading smart grid and metering companies could help Itron challenge Swiss giant Landis+Gyr. 

By Peter Maloney • Sept. 19, 2017

Solar insiders expect ITC harm finding, handing tariff decision to Trump

Sector leaders are confident the International Trade Commission will find that imported solar panels have hurt domestic manufacturers, but how the president will respond remains unclear. 

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 19, 2017

Senators introduce measure to spur transit innovation

The bill is modeled after the Obama-era Smart City Challenge, which rewarded communities breaking new ground in transportation.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

The smart city is paying dividends for school districts

Data gathered by cities can help districts optimize their services and strengthen community cooperation.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2017

All governments should be built on a unified API

Today, we’re in a place where most city departments have a website that allows citizens to carry out certain activities online — but most of those systems don’t talk to each other.

By Alex Pedenko • Sept. 18, 2017

The 500-year storm: Quantifying Irma's destruction

A look at the damage Florida, the Caribbean and other areas have suffered from Hurricane Irma — and the remediation efforts that will need to follow.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 14, 2017

The 3 keys to city inclusivity: Collaboration, access and P3s

This week's Inclusive Smart Cities Summit highlighted how policies and innovations that are mindful of all residents can benefit workplaces, transportation and future workforces.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 14, 2017

Lessons from the experts: Making a resiliency plan

Smart Cities Dive attended a summit on Capitol Hill to get insights from experts, including Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, on how to bounce back from disruptive circumstances.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 14, 2017

Cities where you can (and can't) stretch your salary

Figuring out which metro areas offer the best salaries involves more than just peering at the raw numbers on paychecks.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 14, 2017

Cities weigh the long-term commitment of an Amazon HQ

The winner will need a large airport, mass transit, plenty of available housing, the ability to offer economic incentives and plenty of space to build.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017

Cybersecurity, resiliency focus of $50M funding for DOE labs

The funding targets next generation tools and technologies, with the largest chunk going to enhance the resiliency of distribution systems.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2017

The evolution of smart tech: What will our cities look like in 2025?

Companies participating in the on-demand ecosystem will need to evaluate the platforms their technologies are powered by to ensure they can withstand our demand-driven world.

By Roei Ganzarski • Sept. 12, 2017

USDOT announces voluntary rules for self-driving cars

The release marks another step forward in the push to accelerate CAV development.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 12, 2017

Poll: A majority of Americans would pay more taxes for better roads

Even more respondents said they’d pay higher fees if laws mandated that the funds only be used on the intended infrastructure projects.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2017