Tech & Data: Page 23

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    Washington, DC, among cities piloting transparency standard for digital tech

    Cities implementing the Digital Trust for Places and Routines communications standard incorporate signs with visual icons and QR codes that inform the public of nearby technology like sensors and cameras.

    By Austyn Gaffney • July 15, 2022
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    22 mayors kick off Bloomberg Philanthropies’ City Data Alliance program

    22 mayors kick off Bloomberg Philanthropies’ City Data Alliance program

    By • July 14, 2022
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    Smart Cities Technology and Data

    Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    With IT modernization plan, Chicago aims for more accessible, transparent and secure data

    A holistic initiative to modernize data access and IT infrastructure citywide could put Chicago at the forefront of urban tech efforts, government IT experts say.

    By Austyn Gaffney • July 13, 2022
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    Report: Local governments are satisfied with current hybrid work arrangement

    As hybrid work practices enacted during the pandemic as emergency measures continue to solidify in the post-pandemic workforce, the public sector is embracing a changing digital landscape.

    By Andy Castillo • July 11, 2022
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    Ford, VW-backed AV technology firm Argo AI lays off 150 workers

    As self-driving AV technology comes under increased criticism, the company that began operations in Austin and Miami this spring says it is making "adjustments to our business plan."

    By • July 8, 2022
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    High-speed reality capture tool holds sustainability, preservation potential for cities

    Using quick scanning technology, the latest generation of Leica Geosystems’ BLK360 device can help cities create digital twins that can be used in sustainability initiatives and for maintaining existing infrastructure.

    By Melissa Goldin • June 29, 2022
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    Amid tech labor shortage, outsourcing digital services could provide relief

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The COVID-...

    By Andy Castillo • June 21, 2022
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    Buying smart solutions: Technology is now part of (almost) every government purchase

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.When munic...

    By Tammy Rimes, MPA • June 21, 2022
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    How coastal cities can prioritize and invest in climate resilience

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The city o...

    By Patrick A. Duhaney • June 21, 2022
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    AI-enabled cameras and lidar can improve traffic today and support the AVs of tomorrow

    Upgrading traffic cameras with AI improves performance and prepares for advancements such as autonomous vehicles. Future systems will likely tap the benefits of both cameras and lidar, write the co-founders of AI platform Derq.

    By Georges Aoude and Karl Jeanbart • June 17, 2022
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    Reno, Nevada, joins cities using blockchain to improve record-keeping

    As the city rolls out its “Biggest Little Blockchain” initiative to create what’s described as a first-of-its-kind record-keeping system, some other local governments are using the tech for what it is at its core – a ledger.

    By Melissa Goldin • June 14, 2022
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    Micromobility operators expand their footprint in small and midsized cities

    As e-scooter and e-bike fleets hit the streets in dozens of smaller cities nationwide, operators try to take a localized approach to address many of the same complaints that have been voiced by residents of larger cities.

    By Austyn Gaffney • June 9, 2022
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    All signs point to a ‘growing appetite’ for digital twins: report

    Implementation is expected to increase 36% over the next five years, according to a Capgemini Research Institute report. But one smart city expert cautions city leaders against falling for the technology's "hype.”

    By Cailin Crowe • June 8, 2022
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    Los Angeles pilots digital twin project to aid building decarbonization

    Digital twin platform Cityzenith is teaming up with Los Angeles to help construct a virtual replica of a section of the city to help make its buildings more sustainable and reduce carbon emissions.

    By Melissa Goldin • June 3, 2022
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    7 community-led initiatives to address gun violence in cities: report

    The Center for American Progress released a report last week providing steps Texas city and county leaders can take to address gun violence, actions that could potentially be replicated nationwide.

    By Cailin Crowe • June 2, 2022
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    Aerospace accelerator CEO forecasts a 'wave of disruptions' in urban air mobility

    VTOL and other advanced air mobility technologies will change urban transportation, but the transformation will be slower than many expect, says Starburst CEO François Chopard. 

    By • May 27, 2022
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    Pittsburgh targets bike, pedestrian infrastructure spending using traffic and crash data analysis

    Adding StreetLight Data’s trip information to the city’s crash data, the project found that areas with less bike and pedestrian traffic experienced the most severe crashes.

    By Charles Pekow • May 26, 2022
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    With the digital evolution, equity in accessibility is of utmost importance

    When historians write the history books of tomorrow, they’ll note a sharp divide in the timeline: Pre-pandemic and what came after.

    By Andy Castillo • May 23, 2022
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    Micromobility companies use Google augmented reality technology to target scooter litter

    Disability rights advocates say it’s too soon to know whether the technology will reduce the hazards caused by improperly parked scooters, but increasing awareness is an important first step.

    By Melissa Goldin • May 20, 2022
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    Smart911 emergency profiles provide first responders with more information, faster

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Since the ...

    By Andy Castillo • May 19, 2022
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    Report: Nearly 95 percent of America’s mayors face harassment, threats and violence

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.In today’s...

    By Andy Castillo • May 15, 2022
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    To track urban heat, NOAA initiative offers funding for 2024

    Jan. 31 is the deadline for communities to apply for the urban heat island mapping program for tracking neighborhood-level heat disparities.

    By Maria Rachal • Updated Jan. 4, 2024
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    Chicago launches digital equity council to address racial barriers to internet access

    The city's new council comes as President Biden announced a discounted internet service earlier this week that could potentially provide free internet for millions of U.S. households. 

    By Cailin Crowe • May 12, 2022
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    These 3 technologies could make self-driving cars safer

    With autonomous vehicles already operating in several cities, technology companies are working on high-definition maps, better artificial intelligence models and remote control for fleets when needed. 

    By • May 11, 2022
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    NIST working group to tackle smart cities’ ethical quandaries

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Global City Teams Challenge launched a working group on diversity, equity, integrity and technology, researching best practices in areas like community engagement. 

    By Cailin Crowe • May 10, 2022