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Libraries face more demand than during Great Recession: report
Despite building closures, libraries are creatively mitigating the effects of COVID-19 through efforts like virtual library cards and 3D-printed face shields.
By Cailin Crowe • April 14, 2020 -
Dishwashers and data laid the groundwork for Berkeley, CA's landmark waste reduction ordinance
Pre-coronavirus, many of the city's restaurants were adapting to one of the country's most aggressive ordinances around single-use plastic waste. COVID-19's impact on those plans remains to be seen.
By Karine Vann • April 13, 2020 -
Trendline
Smart Cities Technology and Data
Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.
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San Francisco tackles digital divide with Wi-Fi SuperSpots
Up to 25 SuperSpots will be installed throughout the city in high-demand places like public housing sites for the 29% of students without internet access.
By Cailin Crowe • April 9, 2020 -
Federal agencies launch $9M Civic Innovation Challenge
The National Science Foundation partnered with the U.S. Departments of Energy and Homeland Security for the research competition, which aims to address community-identified mobility and resiliency challenges.
By Kristin Musulin • April 9, 2020 -
California permits Nuro AV deployment
Nuro is the first operator in the state permitted to deploy driverless delivery vehicles on public streets, beginning in two Bay Area counties.
By Chris Teale • Updated Dec. 28, 2020 -
Cities play 'matchmaker' to connect residents, services amid pandemic
During a Cities of Service webinar, experts discussed how cities like Seattle and St. Paul, MN are leveraging community organizations to better mitigate COVID-19.
By Cailin Crowe • April 8, 2020 -
Ford Mobility offers struggling transit agencies software, consulting amid COVID-19
The "Fixed to Flex" platform is being offered to transit agencies at no cost to enable a smoother adjustment to unprecedented changes across pubic transit.
By Kristin Musulin • April 7, 2020 -
Q&A
The challenges of moving a smart city event online
The annual Shared Mobility Summit will now take place virtually in May. The event's director shared the obstacles her team faced in moving to an online format, including costs, security risks and wavering attendance.
By Cailin Crowe • April 7, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Cybersecurity risks spike as COVID-19 forces city staff to go remote
Before the pandemic, the likelihood and scale of cyberattacks on local governments had been intensifying. Now, with most city employees on distributed devices at home, vulnerabilities are sky high.
By Chris Teale • April 6, 2020 -
Sponsored by Coder
Keeping software development secure and productive in a work from home mandate
Many organizations have implemented remote work policies to protect their employees. As unexpected business disruptions emerge, Coder provides the solution software engineers need.
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Baltimore ends aerial surveillance program
The city's spending board unanimously decided to end the six-month pilot program that captured on-the-ground footage in an attempt to reduce crime.
By Cailin Crowe • Updated Feb. 5, 2021 -
Q&A
The CARES Act won't support cleantech, but cities still can
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator CEO Matt Petersen is urging cities to align priorities around COVID-19 mitigation and climate action while the federal government sleeps on funding.
By Kristin Musulin • April 3, 2020 -
Cities tap TikTok to squash Gen Z's COVID-19 misconceptions
Some local governments are threading critical information into entertaining videos to capture the attention of young social media users.
By Kristin Musulin • April 2, 2020 -
Libraries adapt to census needs amid COVID-19 disruptions
Coronavirus has forced U.S. libraries to scratch their original census engagement plans, but many are still deploying new, creative solutions.
By Cailin Crowe • April 1, 2020 -
How coronavirus is disrupting the 2020 census count
The U.S. Census Bureau has adjusted its operational schedule, but is still pushing forward with the count. "The current situation underscores the need for census data," one official said.
By Chris Teale • March 31, 2020 -
Opinion
Reimagining the chaotic urban curb
Managing urban spaces and planning for city needs of the future is a long-term undertaking. Cities must consider how to make solutions scalable for opportunities and challenges that will arise in five, 10 or 20 years.
By Jon Ziglar • March 31, 2020 -
For 117 US cities, the new normal is hurting internet speeds
Connectivity at home is one hurdle of distributed work, as residential speeds are unlikely to match enterprise-grade internet connections.
By Roberto Torres • Updated April 1, 2020 -
Uber sues LADOT over data-sharing requirements
The company said the Mobility Data Specification violates state and federal laws and is a form of surveillance that gathers personal details. LADOT has not yet responded.
By Chris Teale • March 26, 2020 -
Phishing attacks increase 667% as coronavirus spreads: study
Spring is typically the time of year bad actors send tax-related phishing emails, but this year they are leveraging human fear and health.
By Samantha Schwartz • March 26, 2020 -
Libraries in Helsinki pause air quality data collection
Libraries that were renting out wearable devices for air quality detection have stopped the initiative due to coronavirus, but are optimistic the project will track notable trends when resumed.
By Cailin Crowe • March 25, 2020 -
Opinion
Counting scooters: The science behind micromobility fleet measurements
Understanding how many scooters are on the road means deciphering a complex and interconnected web of action and information.
By David Allison • March 25, 2020 -
Cities go digital to survive the new normal
During a recent webinar, leaders highlighted how online municipal services and platforms will be key amid the spread of COVID-19, particularly to eliminate the "barriers of communication" with residents.
By Chris Teale • March 23, 2020 -
Smart Cities Council releases COVID-19 mitigation tool
The "Activator - COVID-19 Mitigation Roadmap" can help city leaders visualize their coronavirus response plan and collaborate remotely.
By Cailin Crowe • March 19, 2020 -
The largest US parking facility is transforming into an innovation lab
City Tech Collaborative is turning Chicago's Millennium Garages into the Millennium Gateway Innovation Lab to help implement new tech solutions.
By Cailin Crowe • March 18, 2020 -
Lyft, Uber suspend pool services due to coronavirus fears
Both companies said they are keen to prevent the spread of the disease, but will maintain solo rides for the time being.
By Chris Teale • March 17, 2020