Governance: Page 77
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Andrewa Calo
Deep DiveQ&A: TreeHouse CEO Jason Ballard on greening the home-improvement supply chain
You can call it the “Home Depot for hipsters," but the Texas-based retailer is charting new territory in building product sales and services.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Connecticut congressman proposes carbon tax for infrastructure funding
Rep. John Larson plans to introduce the legislation when Congress returns from its August recess, as more lawmakers put forth ideas to fund a national rebuilding program.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How supply chains can rebound from natural disasters
Companies should acknowledge that in the case of natural disaster, there is often no quick turnaround, but there are strategies to recover efficiently.
By Barry Hochfelder • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 low-tech solutions for creating smarter cities
Smart city solutions don't always have to involve wires, sensors and Wi-Fi. Here's a collection of 4 low-tech, low-cost strategies to enhance quality of life in cities.
By Jackie Snow • Aug. 3, 2017 -
IBM launches new security services for IoT and connected cars
These services may prove critical as more devices come online.
By Jackie Snow • Aug. 3, 2017 -
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Deep DiveLocation data will change decision-making in cities
If cities can successfully navigate privacy concerns, location data sourced from citizens and residents could revolutionize decision-making.
By Jackie Snow • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The year ahead for smart cities: Connectivity, connected lighting and mobility
Lisa Brown, senior national director of municipal infrastructure and smart cities for Johnson Controls, talked with Smart Cities Dive about the "low-hanging fruit" of smart cities.
By Cody Boteler • Aug. 2, 2017 -
IBM consultants to help 5 cities tackle actionable projects
The teams will tackle issues that can be tightly scoped and completed in a few weeks.
By Cody Boteler • July 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Checking in on Columbus, OH a year after Smart City Challenge
Columbus, OH, might not have glitzy projects to show off — but that doesn't mean that city officials aren't working to become a model smart city.
By Jackie Snow • July 27, 2017 -
Data in the District: Washington unveils 'The Lab' for city solutions
The new initiative will bring together researchers to parse data and work with DC government offices.
By Jackie Snow • July 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Elon Musk could reshape city life
Musk's disruptive technology — from traffic-diverting tunnels to rooftop solar shingles — could completely revolutionize city infrastructure.
By Jackie Snow , Cody Boteler • July 27, 2017 -
Seattle hires first smart city coordinator to manage policies, networks
Kate Garman, who previously worked as the innovation policy advisor for Kansas City, MO, will be responsible for guiding various city departments in smart developments.
By Kristin Musulin • July 25, 2017 -
Local higher ed boosting Pittsburgh tech industry
The city's reputation for tech innovation is on the rise, with many crediting universities like Carnegie Mellon and U-Pitt for helping facilitate that growth.
By Pat Donachie • July 25, 2017 -
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Buzz off: Study finds drone noise more annoying than cars, trucks
NASA researchers hypothesized that humans find drone buzzing so annoying because it is a noise to which not many people are accustomed.
By Jackie Snow • July 24, 2017 -
CityBase
Deep DiveQ&A: CityBase works to take the headache out of government and resident interactions
Smart Cities Dive caught up with CityBase's CEO and VP of Marketing to learn more about their goal to streamline agency services and improve user experiences.
By Kristin Musulin • July 20, 2017 -
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Deep DiveQ&A: How Cary, NC, proves size is not a limitation of smart development
With a population of 160,000, Cary may not be the first "smart city" location that comes to mind — but members of its government are working to change that impression.
By Jackie Snow • July 20, 2017 -
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OpinionA cheap, clean way to split water could bring the end of fossil fuels
Adoption of hydrogen fuel would allow cities to plan future expansions or renovations to their landscape with hydrogen fueling stations or structures for production.
By Megan Ray Nichols • July 20, 2017 -
T-Mobile completes first NarrowBand IoT field tests in North America
Narrowband IoT, tested in Las Vegas, could be part of the essential toolbox that ensures a stable network for the billions of connected devices that are expected to come online.
By Jackie Snow • July 20, 2017 -
Spokane, WA, adopts climate plan — but leaves the Paris Agreement behind
Spokane is joining the ranks of cities making commitments to lower emissions and prioritize sustainable practices.
By Cody Boteler • July 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This AI traffic system in Pittsburgh has reduced travel time by 25%
Surtrac, an AI program that can be installed at intersections, has already reduced traffic problems in Pittsburgh — and its operators have plans to expand to other cities.
By Jackie Snow • July 20, 2017 -
5 new cities join Bloomberg's What Works Cities community
The cohort is now 85 cities strong with more than 27 million residents in 37 states.
By Jackie Snow • July 17, 2017 -
Opinion
How high-tech tracking systems used by airlines can cut grocery food waste
RFID tags have been used for years to track clothing inventories and luggage — and, according to Avery Dennison's Francisco Melo, have led to a 20% reduction in items stores discard.
By Francisco Melo • July 14, 2017 -
Study: AVs may one day have human-like ethics built in
A study found that researchers could create a model that corresponded to human-made ethical decisions with 90% accuracy in driving scenarios.
By Jackie Snow • July 13, 2017 -
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Mayor releases Lincoln Environmental Action Plan to 'green' Nebraska's capital
The draft highlights plans to increase environmental sustainability in the areas of energy, land use, transportation, waste and water resources.
By Kristin Musulin • July 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The progression toward smart cities 3.0 is 'an evolution, not a revolution'
Smart cities 1.0 was born when municipalities started tackling tech problems, which led to the 2.0-era of holistic solutions. What comes next?
By Jackie Snow • July 13, 2017
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