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DSNY report highlights waste management, EV plans across Big Apple
The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.
By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017 -
Apple issues $1B in green bonds in wake of US exiting Paris climate accord
The company said the second bond issuance affirms its commitment to sustainable projects and the Paris climate accord.
By Peter Maloney • June 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
URBAN-X takes its smart city accelerator on a world tour
The Brooklyn-based company is looking for its third cohort of startups in 14 cities around the U.S., Canada and Europe.
By Jackie Snow • June 15, 2017 -
London mayor sets out to make UK capital the world's smartest city
At the start of London Tech Week, Mayor Sadiq Khan announced increased plans to focus on green technology and tackle global problems like climate change.
By Jackie Snow • June 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Sounds of NYC project aims to dull noises in the city that never sleeps
Scientists from NYU and OSU have deployed sensors around New York to measure various elements of the city's soundscape.
By Jackie Snow • June 14, 2017 -
Intel, Bosch announce new real-time air monitoring tool
The Micro Climate Monitoring System can measure "criteria pollutants" in real-time, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitric oxide.
By Jackie Snow • June 14, 2017 -
Sacramento, CA approves $100M deal with Verizon for tech infrastructure
The plan, unanimously agreed on by the city council, will allow Verizon to place cell towers on existing utility poles.
By Jackie Snow • June 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
10 smart cities-related Twitter accounts to follow right now
Stay connected on social media by adding these informative accounts to your news feed.
By Kristin Musulin , Cody Boteler • June 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Pittsburgh CRO: Becoming a smart city is a 'process of continual improvement'
Grant Ervin, the city's sustainability leader, offered his reactions to President Trump's "Pittsburgh, not Paris" remarks and his insights on growing connectivity.
By Cody Boteler • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to build a smart city: Expert tips on where to start (and pitfalls to avoid)
Leaders from organizations like Nesta, Navigant, Connecthings and more offered advice on how to begin on the path to smart innovations.
By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
AI and LiDar and drones, oh my!: The tech shaping city growth
While many cities focus on autonomous vehicles and 5G networks, these other technologies are proving their potential.
By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017 -
Santa Barbara, CA becomes 30th city to pledge 100% clean energy
The move comes amid a wave of cities announcing increased support for clean energy following President Trump's decision to leave the Paris climate accord.
By Robert Walton • June 8, 2017 -
Trend Micro report unveils security checklist for smart cities
The report found the security of a smart city hinges on the limitations of the technologies used and how well they are implemented.
By Jackie Snow • June 7, 2017 -
New report calls for 'Internet of Water' to increase sustainability
"...Integrating public water data is necessary to really see our nation's water for the first time," said Martin Doyle, director of the water policy program at the Nicholas Institute.
By Jackie Snow • June 7, 2017 -
Opinion
8 steps CIOs can take for successful supply chain management
CIOs are the new stewards of the supply chain. Due to the growing digital footprint and impact of systems and architecture with business processes, their role has become more important than ever.
By Chaney Ojinnaka • June 6, 2017 -
Pruitt defends Paris decision, advocates fuel diversity in media lap
The EPA administrator reiterated his belief that plants need "solid hydrocarbons" onsite to ensure reliable power delivery.
By Gavin Bade • June 5, 2017 -
California passes legislation to spur affordable housing development
The package of bills would define how jurisdictions could approve or deny such projects as lawmakers contend with a critical housing shortage.
By Mary Tyler March • June 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What Works Cities' Simone Brody on innovation, data and 'celebrating the best'
Smart Cities Dive caught up with Brody to learn about What Works Cities' newest certification process and how higher levels of government can learn from city development.
By Jackie Snow • June 1, 2017 -
Report: Phoenix tops list of cities with highest-performing local governments
According to the report, "good government" must be race-informed, employee-engaged and data-driven, among other elements.
By Jackie Snow • June 1, 2017 -
This interactive data portal maps the digital divide in Kansas City, MO
The tool is part of Kansas City’s Digital Equality Access Plan, which aims to find a "path from digital inclusion to economic mobility and entrepreneurship."
By Jackie Snow • June 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In this Finnish neighborhood, residents can experience efficient living 25/7
Smart Kalasatama in Helsinki, Finland is finding ways to give an hour a day back to its residents.
By Jackie Snow • May 31, 2017 -
Opinion
3 reasons the commercial buildings market is ready for AI
AI offers the next frontier in the sophistication of intelligent building solutions by adding embedded learning to analytics and machines for continuous system improvement.
By Casey Talon • May 31, 2017 -
Trump budget cuts funding for seismic early warning system
The latest federal budget proposal would cut $10 million annually for an early earthquake warning system on the West Coast.
By Kim Slowey • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
For some developers, smart suburbs are the new smart cities
"The divide between cities and suburbs is getting blurred all the time," Georgia Institute of Technology coordinator Ellen Dunham-Jones told Smart Cities Dive.
By Jackie Snow • May 25, 2017 -
NASCIO report highlights potential for blockchain technology in cities
63% of surveyed state CIOs are considering using blockchain technology in the future, while only 5% are currently using the technology.
By Jackie Snow • May 25, 2017