Tiny but mighty: How 3 small cities are using their Mayors Challenge winnings

Georgetown, TX; Huntington, WV and New Rochelle, NY had two main things in common: they're big on ideas and short on resources.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 15, 2018

18 city leaders join NLC Task Force on Housing

The national task force will examine issues including housing availability, affordability, quality and investments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 14, 2018

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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.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

Tulsa, OK embraces a transforming workforce — and is offering $10K to prove it

The city is offering remote workers $10,000 in cash, free desk space and a housing stipend in a bid to attract talent.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 14, 2018

216 mayors signal support for more solar power in updated letter

The Mayors for Solar Energy effort, organized by Environment America, also includes training and resources for local governments to encourage more solar power.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 13, 2018

NLC to invest $100M in entrepreneurship, innovation economy

Through this investment, more than 50 cities and 200 local partners are collaborating on initiatives to support young businesses, leverage technology and foster STEM education and workforce training. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 13, 2018

Fixing Chicago's freight rail congestion

Chicago is America's busiest freight rail hub, but severe congestion has stakeholders investing in infrastructure and technological improvements.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 12, 2018

Mastercard adds 7 members to City Possible network

The new members join an inaugural cohort of 16 cities that were brought together to identify global challenges and build a framework for optimizing P3s.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated March 21, 2019

8 speakers from Smart City Expo World Congress 2018 to follow on Twitter

The world's largest smart city expo is here — and Smart Cities Dive will help you keep up with it.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Report: Transit attracts, retains jobs in cities

McDonald's decision to move its headquarters to Chicago is cited as one example of transit-centric economic development.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 9, 2018

National League of Cities releases universal basic income guide

The toolkit provides information and best practices for cities considering a UBI program, which it says can improve social equality and equity.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 9, 2018

If smart cities center around data collection, why is water left out?

Despite many cities experiencing droughts, data on water availability, storage and use is surprisingly sparse — even in tech-forward states like California. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 8, 2018

Anchorage, AK named winner of Bloomberg Philanthropies 2018 Public Art Challenge

The city won $1 million for its Solutions for Energy and Equity through Design (SEED) Lab project, which builds collaborations to fight climate change.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 8, 2018

The impact of San Francisco's homeless tax, and other important ballot results

Voters in Denver approved a mental health initiative, while voters in the state of Washington rejected a carbon emissions fee.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 7, 2018

Virginia invests $14M for electric buses throughout the state

The funding is 15% of what the state received from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust settlement.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 5, 2018

NYC to offer financing for co-living developments

The city will prioritize ShareNYC proposals that are affordable to renters with a variety of incomes, including previously homeless people.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 5, 2018

Honolulu named winner of Bloomberg's American Cities Climate Challenge

The city is the 18th honoree of 20 to be named, and is expected to use the assistance for initiatives such as green transportation and buildings.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 5, 2018

Port Authority of NY/NJ becomes first transit agency to target Paris Agreement

The authority pledged to electrify its entire bus fleet and spend $100 million on energy retrofits, part of a goal of cutting emissions 80% by 2050.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 1, 2018

San Francisco expands Cannabis Equity Program

The program is intended to support those who were affected by the enforcement of previous drug laws, especially people of color who were disproportionately impacted.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 31, 2018

34 global leaders sign U20 Communique to advance sustainable development

The Communique delivers recommendations on climate change, the future of work, social integration, female empowerment and access to finance.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 31, 2018

Report recommends ways for cities, schools to finance electric buses

The vehicles are one item that some cities are hesitant to adopt solely because of the high cost of purchase and infrastructure.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 31, 2018

Green roof law repealed, replaced in Denver

The revised law will require light-colored, reflective "cool roofs," and developers can choose one of several new options for meeting environmental goals.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 30, 2018

7 more winners named in Bloomberg's American Cities Climate Challenge

Chicago; Cincinnati; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis; Minneapolis; Saint Paul, MN; and St. Louis were the next to be honored, with just three spots now remaining.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 30, 2018

'Technology alone cannot solve our problems': Top takeaways from Smart Regions Conference

Speakers in Columbus, OH, emphasized the need for cities to put people first, but the age gap between elected leaders and smart city proponents could be a hindrance.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 29, 2018

SW Ohio cities partner with businesses, academia on unified opioid response

The Cincinnati and Newtown, OH Police Departments will join with the University of Cincinnati's School of Criminal Justice and others to fight the epidemic using data and technology.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 26, 2018

Chicago to invest $1.1M in homelessness mitigation services

A pilot program aims to get people out of encampments and into supportive housing, and comes after the homeless population dropped 4% from last year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 25, 2018