Tech & Data: Page 27

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    Philadelphia’s smart streetlight pilot aims to emphasize transparency

    After learning in part from San Diego's controversial smart streetlight program, Philadelphia's year-long pilot includes a number of measures to protect resident privacy while building trust about how the data will be used.

    By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 21, 2022
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    The mobility RollerCovid ride of 2021

    With more and more forms of mobility and delivery devices hitting the streets and sidewalks, the need for data is simply getting greater and greater.

    Jan. 18, 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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    Ahead of annual nationwide homelessness count, cities are turning to an app for help

    Houston and Kansas City, Missouri, are among the cities using the Counting Us app to help tally their unsheltered and sheltered homeless populations this month.

    By Jason Plautz • Jan. 12, 2022
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    Las Vegas unveils digital twin at CES as part of sustainability push

    The digital model of the city's downtown will help officials set policies and priorities for addressing energy use, emissions, traffic, parking, noise and emergency management.

    By Jason Plautz • Jan. 11, 2022
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    Clark County, Nevada’s Sunset Park to launch smart technology pilot project

    These days, everything is smart—televisions, phones, watches and even city parks. In Clark County, Nevada, administrators will soon be able to see park occupancy, how many vehicles have entered and other data points in real time.

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 7, 2022
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    At last, an infrastructure bill that gives people a reason to get out of their cars

    The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could bring tech-enabled mobility to urban ‘transit deserts,' expanding economic opportunities while reducing emissions and traffic congestion, writes Via's head of public policy. 

    By Andrei Greenawalt • Jan. 6, 2022
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    The road ahead: How legacy auto brands will level the EV playing field in 2022

    After setting the stage at CES with lofty product announcements, carmakers will focus on value, range and brand heritage to close the gap with disrupters like Tesla.

    By Peter Adams • Jan. 5, 2022
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    12 predictions about the trends that will shape smart cities in 2022

    As local leaders continue to adapt to the tremendous changes that the past year brought, industry players share how they anticipate cities will evolve.

    By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 5, 2022
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    Older adults turn to technology during an ‘epidemic of loneliness’

    The pandemic kick-started local efforts to get more older adults online with the help of federal broadband investments to bridge the digital divide.

    By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 4, 2022
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    A three-step plan for a citizen-first cybersecurity strategy in cities and counties

    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.Cyberattac...

    By Brandon Shopp • Jan. 4, 2022
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    Q&A’s from 2021 that spotlight 13 smart cities voices

    Revisit the year's one-on-one conversations, including with tech and climate leaders in Honolulu, Phoenix and San Diego and with execs at Revel, Veo and Drop Mobility.

    Dec. 23, 2021
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    How an app connects Phoenix youth with life-changing jobs

    A unique partnership at the ASU Smart City Cloud Innovation Center takes flight.

    Dec. 20, 2021
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    Sidewalk Labs to fold its smart city products into Google

    The CEO of Alphabet-owned Sidewalk Labs announced he's stepping down due to health reasons and that the company's products will join Google.

    By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 17, 2021
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    New Jersey pursuing on-demand AV transit service in Trenton

    State officials say the service could help bridge first- and last-mile transportation, while one expert says it's unclear if "sexy new transportation technologies" like autonomous vehicles can achieve transportation goals. 

    By Danielle McLean • Dec. 15, 2021
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    Making the technical personal: How fiber is changing communities

    The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides communities around the nation a once-in-a-generation opportunity to leverage their share of the $42.5 billion allocated for broadband infrastructure.

    By Gary Bolton • Nov. 22, 2021
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    How Downtown Phoenix is using the power of a digital twin to create a more sustainable, prosperous and inclusive future

    Downtown Phoenix, Inc. is in a unique position to make a difference in a place with a fast-changing urban core. 

    Nov. 22, 2021
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    The future of smart cities: Leaders forecast more digitally just governance

    Over the next five years, smart cities will emphasize digital justice, community trust and data-led decisions, city leaders say. But roadblocks — like funding and a public sector aversion to risk — could stand in the way. 

    By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 17, 2021
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    Location intelligence can help support urban revitalization

    Location intelligence can help support urban revitalization

    By Jeff White • Nov. 12, 2021
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    What about smart roadways? Missouri-based tech startup intends to turn highways into networks

    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.Those who ...

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 11, 2021
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    Mainframe training and development are helping local governments fill their IT ranks

    For years, state and local governments have been trying to keep pace with a supercharged demand for more IT personnel.

    By Lauren Valenti • Nov. 10, 2021
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    Smart city evolution: How cities have stepped back from a ‘tech arms race’

    Following the 'first wave' of the smart cities movement, local leaders describe how they have largely shifted from a tech-first to a resident-first approach.

    By Danielle McLean , Maria Rachal , • Nov. 9, 2021
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    Reassessing the smart cities movement

    Smart Cities Dive asked 25 of the largest U.S. cities how they define a "smart city" and how that definition has evolved, the challenges they've faced in rolling out equitable policies and technologies, and their outlook for what's next.

    By the Smart Cities Dive Team • Nov. 9, 2021
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    For public agencies, proposed ‘metaverse’ has implications beyond social media—like predicting the spread of wildfire

    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.For the pa...

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 9, 2021
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    Singapore named smartest global city for third year: report

    New York was ranked as the smartest North American city, according to the Institute for Management Development and the Singapore University for Technology and Design’s smart city index.

    By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 8, 2021
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    Emerging technology can help police increase transparency, streamline data collection

    Emerging technology can help police increase transparency, streamline data collection

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 3, 2021