Social media can help city leaders understand COVID-19 concerns

Zencity analyzed over 1.5 million online interactions regarding COVID-19 to find school closures, event cancellations and public transport dominate conversations. 

By Cailin Crowe • March 17, 2020

Cities need a multidimensional approach to 5G

Smart cities must see 5G as more than just a set of new technologies and the role of the city as more than a technology testing ground.

By Eric Woods • March 16, 2020

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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

Paying ransom is often 'only logical solution' for cyberattacks: Deloitte

Giving in to hacker demands is never ideal for cities. Deloitte's report explains how governments can better build and operate systems to prepare for attacks. 

By Kristin Musulin • March 13, 2020

If a project proposal is too good to be true, it probably is

As the saying goes, there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics. When developing a business case for major smart city projects, this sentiment can be difficult to overcome. 

By Jon Madrid Mitchell & Kara Truschel • March 12, 2020

Uber resumes AV testing in San Francisco

Two vehicles will run during daylight hours with two safety drivers each, as the company works to restore public trust following a fatal accident in 2018.

By Chris Teale • March 11, 2020

IDC names winners of 2020 Smart Cities North America Awards

The projects were selected by public vote and represent "the best and brightest change agents within government," said IDC executive Ruthbea Yesner.

By Kristin Musulin • March 10, 2020

Cities can't afford to overlook libraries in the census

One billion dollars is at stake for the trusted institutions, however much of their work with cities and the U.S. Census Bureau is going unfunded.

By Cailin Crowe • March 9, 2020

How census data will impact $1.5 trillion in funds

To receive the appropriate allocation of federal funds, local governments are investing millions in recording an accurate count.

By Chris Teale • March 9, 2020

Fear is a main barrier in counting homeless populations

The census has long yielded an undercount of people experiencing homelessness. This year's count might not be any different.

By Cailin Crowe • March 9, 2020

The first majority-online census raises novel concerns

Responses to this year's census will be primarily issued online, though some are worried privacy and the digital divide will depress turnout.

By Chris Teale • March 9, 2020

North America to be 'leader' on 5G: report

GSMA said in its annual state of the global mobile economy that 48% of connections in North America will be on 5G networks by 2025.

By Chris Teale • March 6, 2020

NYC tech official slams LinkNYC group for contract negligence: 'CityBridge is delinquent'

During a city council testimony, DoITT Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned CityBridge for failing to meet the terms of its franchise agreement. CityBridge called the testimony a "fictional narrative."

By Kristin Musulin • March 5, 2020

2% of scooters are improperly parked: study

Much attention has been paid to improperly parked scooters, which has likely overshadowed the real culprit behind most parking violations: cars. 

By Cailin Crowe • March 5, 2020

Entrepreneurs must focus on serving frontline populations

The world needs creative entrepreneurs operating at the nexus of community and climate to avoid worsening climate disasters and inequality.

By Kevin de León, Sara Chandler • March 3, 2020

Police tech can foster (or foil) public trust

While some police departments work to squash skepticism around tools like facial recognition, others are adopting new tech to gauge public sentiment.

By Amanda Loudin • March 3, 2020

NYC launches mental health, tenant rights challenges

The NYCx Co-Labs challenges are designed to improve the accessibility of mental health services and information regarding housing rights in two predominately Latinx neighborhoods. 

By Cailin Crowe • March 3, 2020

Uber, privacy groups form coalition to fight city data collection

The coalition wants to raise awareness of "dangerous" Mobility Data Specifications. LADOT has brushed it off as a "disinformation campaign ... with no accountability."

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 28, 2020

RapidSOS enhances ability to pinpoint wireless 911 calls

The company's new tool will give public safety agencies more precise location data to track calls from mobile phones, connected vehicles, buildings and even medical devices. 

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 27, 2020

NHTSA lifts suspension of EasyMile vehicles

The shuttles, which were suspended after the sudden stop of a Smart Columbus vehicle, will now include seat belts and adhere to a safety enhancement plan.

By Cailin Crowe • Updated May 19, 2020

IBM highlights 3 top solutions to support COVID-19 response

The solutions, part of the company's Call for Code Global Challenge, were developed from teams around the world to enable more effective pandemic response through technologies and cloud capabilities.

By Cailin Crowe , Kristin Musulin • Updated May 5, 2020

Are smart cities actually safer?

No longer can municipalities operate in silos if they want to achieve safer communities. Now, they must integrate people, places and processes to prepare and respond thoroughly.

By Ralph Diment • Feb. 25, 2020

Dallas creates task force to study Airbnb regulations

The group will evaluate how the city regulates short-term rentals in an effort to mitigate impacts on "neighborhood quality of life."

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 25, 2020

Buffalo, NY mayor pledges to become 'nation's leading intelligent smart city'

The mid-sized city will tap public-private partnerships and bolster initiatives like smart sewers, an open data portal and connected street lights.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 24, 2020

Seattle unveils Zillow-powered affordable housing search tool

The online tool allows local nonprofit Housing Connector to upload affordable housing inventory and streamline the search process for tenants who need affordable housing.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 21, 2020

Outpacing an outbreak: How tech helps cities handle public health threats

AI, analytics and drones are among the technologies used to respond to health crises like coronavirus, though regulatory and privacy concerns have posed obstacles for cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 20, 2020