Manhattan DA: Cities must partner on cyber crime prevention, go beyond investigation

Cyrus Vance detailed his office's work with the City of London Police to help create the Global Cyber Alliance, which helps cities stop cyber threats and encourages public-private collaboration.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 29, 2018

8 US cities sign pledge to cut waste by 15% per capita by 2030

A worldwide group of 23 cities and regions signed the declaration, which also promises to reduce trash sent to landfill and incineration by 50%.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 28, 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.

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King County, WA plans 3 modular housing pilots to shelter homeless

Two projects will be for temporary housing and one will be for permanent, affordable housing in a plan worth a total of about $12 million.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 28, 2018

Salt Lake City mayor proposes 2 affordable housing measures

The city aims to add 2,000 new units by the end of next year and preserve existing homes through fee waivers for developers and a requirement to replace existing units.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 23, 2018

US Conference of Mayors condemn EPA Clean Power Plan replacement

Columbia, SC Mayor Steve Benjamin said cities "can’t do it alone" when it comes to tackling climate change, and urged more federal help.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 23, 2018

HUD launches task force following housing voucher discrimination reports

Two reports highlight that many landlords across five test cities would not meet with or rent to people who use housing vouchers.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 22, 2018

Breaking into blockchain: The emerging technology revolutionizing city operations

Blockchain may soon become as ubiquitous as electricity. Yet cities must first understand how the technology works and how it can enhance a variety of municipal offerings.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 22, 2018

6 communities to receive support for economic revitalization

The assistance will focus on identifying and developing small-scale manufacturing opportunities, funded in part by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 20, 2018

Cities deal with 'new normal' of year-round wildfires

Fire "season" is no more. Communities are more likely than ever to face catastrophic wildfires like the Carr and Mendocino Complex Fires — and preparation should not be underestimated.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 20, 2018

5 futuristic design concepts proposed by Sidewalk Toronto

Building raincoats, underground delivery systems and dynamic pavement may all soon be a reality in the waterfront neighborhood of Quayside.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 17, 2018

NYC stakeholders back plan to cut building energy use, carbon emissions

The Urban Green Council released a plan for a 20% reduction in energy use across the city's largest buildings by 2030.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 16, 2018

Houston public safety team reflects on 3-day cyberattack simulation

The city conducted the Jack Voltaic 2.0 exercise to answer a simple question: "If all sectors are under a coordinated cyberattack, would we be aware and able to handle it from within?"

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 16, 2018

The scoop: San Francisco recruits sidewalk 'patrol' to clean up poop

Mayor London Breed wants to clean up the city's worsening problem with human feces, with employees to patrol some streets and alleys with a steam cleaner.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 15, 2018

FirstNet 'laser focused' on network build-out, innovation after approving $240M budget

The total spending includes $78 million to fund new initiatives and technology for the platform, which has thousands of subscribers nationwide among emergency service agencies.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 14, 2018

Baltimore officials fund affordable housing trust

The trust will be funded through $20 million a year in excise taxes and an annual lump sum allocation, two years after its initial creation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 14, 2018

Study: EVs will have 20% of global mileage share by 2030

Researchers predict adoption will surge despite small current market share and government regulations, thanks in part to its use in other mobility forms.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 13, 2018

IBM, Threatcare uncover vulnerabilities of smart city tech

The researchers discovered 17 specific vulnerabilities that could open cities to an attack, with eight of those flaws holding critical severity.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 10, 2018

Zillow finds sharp increase in cities with $1M median home value

Nineteen states currently have one or more million-dollar home value cities, with 56% of the country's million-dollar home value cities in California. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 10, 2018

Water works: Preserving water amenity accessibility in cities

Cities understand how critical water is to the health and well-being of residents. But, in some cases, those amenities' futures are threatened.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 9, 2018

Denver releases set of community growth plans

The visions in Denveright are based on two years of community outreach, and cover land use, transportation, and parks and recreation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 7, 2018

10 cities receive grants to financially empower residents

The cities will receive $20,000 each to develop programs to help residents sustain financial health and bolster community stability.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 7, 2018

Report: DOE, DHS planning new grid cybersecurity exercise this fall

The Liberty Eclipse exercise will focus on blackstart capabilities and the intersection of the natural gas and electric power sectors, E&E News reports. 

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 7, 2018

US Senate passes 'minibus' containing transit, EPA funding

The spending bill includes $16.1 billion for public transit and $8.1 billion for the EPA — which is $2.7 billion more than what was requested in the Trump administration's FY 2019 budget proposal.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 6, 2018

How to embrace office green spaces for better employee engagement

Office plants and composting programs — good places to start — may gradually evolve into huge cultural changes for employers.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 3, 2018

Mayors condemn EPA's proposed freeze on auto emissions standards

The Climate Mayors coalition said the plan is an "unprecedented attack on both the environment and states' rights" and pledged to do more to combat climate change.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 3, 2018