Seattle Innovation Advisory Council to focus on resilience, housing solutions

The IAC will look to use data and technology to address disaster response and preparedness, homelessness and housing affordability.

By Chris Teale • April 11, 2019

Climate panel disbanded under Trump reforms with local focus

The independent group is now known as the Science to Climate Action Network (SCAN), and will give technical advice to cities and businesses.

By Jason Plautz • April 5, 2019

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From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

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Report: Bleak affordable housing outlook for lowest-income Massachusetts residents

Twenty-five cities and towns across the state are at risk of having all of their subsidized housing expire by 2025. 

By Katie Pyzyk • April 5, 2019

Want to stand out from the crowd? Cultivate resilience

If "innovation" has been the buzzword of the decade, "resilience" is the watchword of the future.

By Gary Shapiro • April 3, 2019

Irving, TX partners with Rubicon for smart waste pilot

The RUBICONSmartCity platform will enable real-time service confirmations, GPS vehicle tracking and documentation of any driver issues.

By Kristin Musulin • April 3, 2019

Rockefeller Foundation to disband 100 Resilient Cities

While the Foundation says it will "transition the work" of 100RC into new pathways, the reason behind the change is unclear.

By Kristin Musulin • April 2, 2019

AT&T to partner with DOE on climate resilience plan

The project will use regional climate modeling data and mapping capabilities to more accurately project climate-related events that could damage infrastructure.

By Jason Plautz • April 1, 2019

NetApp to invest $10M toward San Francisco-area affordable housing efforts

This follows a trend of tech companies increasingly making voluntary contributions to cities' homelessness mitigation and affordable housing efforts. 

By Katie Pyzyk • April 1, 2019

MIT Solve seeks tech-powered solutions for healthier cities

The 2019 Healthy Cities Challenge looks for innovative ways to prevent infection disease, reduce noncommunicable disease, promote physical safety and ensure equitable access to care in cities.

By Kristin Musulin • March 28, 2019

House Democrats introduce Climate Action Now Act

Senate Democrats also created the "Special Committee on the Climate Crisis," a panel that will hold hearings on the impacts of climate change.

By Jason Plautz • March 28, 2019

Boston has boom year for creating affordable housing

Even with 546 new housing units and more in the pipeline, the city is looking at the possibility of revamping its affordable housing plan.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 27, 2019

'It's time for a new model': How mapping is changing emergency response

At GovSummit, emerging technology showcased how governments and organizations can more efficiently communicate and keep track of resources, saving money and lives.

By Chris Teale • March 27, 2019

Letter urges European Parliament to exclude fossil fuel funds from Cohesion Policy

Nearly 50 organizations signed the letter, saying such investments would hurt European communities both environmentally and economically.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2019

FirstNet to develop roadmap to enhance public safety network

The authority also adopted a resolution of investment principles and announced a partnership to enhance emergency medical response in rural areas.

By Chris Teale • March 21, 2019

Chicago task force drafts roadmap for future of city mobility

A scooter-sharing pilot and an autonomous vehicle pilot are among the more than 50 action items.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2019

Dallas launches climate action website

The site will complement the upcoming climate action plan and allows the public to track the city's progress on environmental initiatives.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2019

Smart Cities Council announces winners of 2019 Readiness Challenge

The five winners will each receive year-long guidance on how to turn their smart city visions into reality.

By Chris Teale • Updated April 22, 2019

NYC announces $500M resiliency plan for lower Manhattan

Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out a plan to extend shoreline and reinforce coastal areas to guard against sea level rise caused by climate change.

By Chris Teale • March 18, 2019

Sen. Warren reintroduces affordable housing legislation

The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act aims to increase housing capacity, lower prices and address discriminatory housing practices.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2019

NLC chooses cohort of 8 cities for community resilience program

The cities will receive financial and technical assistance, and professional development opportunities to overcome resiliency challenges.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2019

Kaiser Permanente pledges $3M to combat homelessness in 15 communities

Funds will go toward an initiative that uses real-time data to help local leaders understand homelessness in their communities.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 12, 2019

MIT researchers create 'Atlas of Inequality' for Boston area

The interactive map shows where people of different incomes and socioeconomic backgrounds spend their time during the day.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 5, 2019

New resource library helps cities boost buildings' energy efficiency

The scalable guidelines from the Institute for Market Transformation and the Natural Resources Defense Council are based on results from strategies tested in 20 U.S. cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 4, 2019

Report: Pedestrian deaths at highest level in nearly 30 years

The Governors Highway Safety Association projected 2018's total fatalities at 6,227, a 4% increase over 2017 that continues an upward trend.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 4, 2019

Pneumatic waste collection tubes get wave of political support in New York

A long-discussed concept to get trucks and bags off the streets around the 1.5-mile High Line Park corridor is taking shape. Now, the team behind it wants key backing from Mayor Bill de Blasio.

By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2019