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    Postmates' robotics division splits off, becomes Serve Robotics

    Serve Robotics closed its first funding round, with participation by Uber, and will continue operating the autonomous delivery robots in cities as the market is expected to grow to $34 million by 2024. 

    By Emma Liem Beckett • March 4, 2021
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    Santa Monica, CA aims to create zero-emissions delivery zone playbook

    The city and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator's pilot seeks to support local climate goals while solving for curbside woes exacerbated by the pandemic's delivery surge.

    By Cailin Crowe • March 3, 2021
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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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    Airbnb reports $3.89B loss, predicts digital nomads will spark recovery

    In the company's first post-IPO earnings call, officials said Airbnb is resilient enough to weather COVID-19 and that flexible work arrangements will push more people onto the platform. 

    By Chris Teale • March 2, 2021
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    2020 Crown Communities winner: Harris County, Texas, Precinct 2’s ACCESS2HEALTH SmartPod

    Precinct 2 of Harris County, Texas, implemented a medical college’s innovative epidemiological technology to bring COVID-19 testing to its vulnerable residents. However, the precinct’s initiative and this technology could influence pandemic response across the country.

    By Jason Axelrod • March 1, 2021
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    Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against LADOT data sharing requirements

    Two Los Angeles scooter riders sued over the city's Mobility Data Specifications, citing privacy and unreasonable search concerns. But the case was dismissed, clearing a path forward for the requirement. 

    By Chris Teale • March 1, 2021
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    Three communities hosting Augmented Reality Developer Challenge competitions

    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.Three comm...

    By • Feb. 26, 2021
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    2020 Crown Communities winner: Rock Hill, S.C.’s My Ride

    2020 Crown Communities winner: Rock Hill, S.C.’s My Ride

    By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 26, 2021
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    Local leaders reckon with ShotSpotter's ambiguous ROI

    ShotSpotter CEO Ralph Clark said the company saw 12% YOY revenue growth in 2020, during a recent earnings call. Meanwhile, some experts question the tech's efficacy as cities face strapped budgets and high homicide rates.

    By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 26, 2021
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    Airbnb joins frenzy of tech firms landing in Atlanta

    The company will open a technical hub in the city to serve as a regional base for "hundreds" of employees to support the local workforce.

    By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 22, 2021
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    Georgia smart city living lab unveils 5G incubator

    Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners partnered with T-Mobile and Georgia Tech to help developers build test cases for 5G technology like drones and robotics. 

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 19, 2021
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    A smart city consultant takes the lead on a county’s vaccine rollout

    Former Kansas City, MO Chief Innovation Officer Bob Bennett oversees vaccines for Wyandotte County, KS, and is using his 'smart city' experience for an efficient, equitable distribution.

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 18, 2021
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    Minneapolis bans facial recognition to dismay of city police

    The Minneapolis City Council passed a surveillance ordinance that police say was "crafted and approved without any consideration" from the department.

    By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 17, 2021
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    Miami vies for the title of ‘Bitcoin City’

    Along with proposing the use of cryptocurrency in city governance, Mayor Francis Suarez introduced Venture Miami and appointed the city's first VC-in-residence — all in a matter of days.

    By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 16, 2021
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    How the past informs the future: 12 predictions for 2022

    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.It may not...

    By Dr. Alan R. Shark • Feb. 15, 2021
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    Boring Co. proposal for 4-mile California loop advances

    The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority voted unanimously to move forward with the proposal from the Elon Musk-owned company.

    By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 11, 2021
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    Tyler Technologies to acquire NIC

    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 a huge ...

    By • Feb. 11, 2021
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    Ford bets $29B on leading the 'electric vehicle revolution'

    CEO Jim Farley said on an earnings call that the automaker has more than doubled its commitment to spend on automation and electrification until 2025.

    By Chris Teale • Feb. 9, 2021
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    Police departments face scrutiny for COVID relief spending

    From Honolulu to Grand Rapids, MI, city police departments are under the microscope for potentially controversial purchases with pandemic relief dollars.

    By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 9, 2021
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    Oakland, CA to reconsider ‘totally unproven’ ShotSpotter tech

    Oakland Privacy Commission Chair Brian Hofer says he recognizes some benefits of ShotSpotter, such as getting police to crime scenes faster — but he isn’t so sure it’s worth the money.

    By Kate Kaye • Feb. 9, 2021
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    City Surveillance Watch: Setting Guardrails

    In the final episode of this three-part series, reporter Kate Kaye assesses existing government policy and law for surveillance tech. (Spoiler: there isn’t much.)

    By Kate Kaye • Feb. 8, 2021
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    Episode resources and links

    A comprehensive list of reports, studies, articles and policy information referenced in the City Surveillance Watch audio series.

    By Smart Cities Dive • Feb. 8, 2021
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    Global pandemic ignites new era of public safety innovation

    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.History sh...

    By Paul Steinberg • Feb. 7, 2021
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    Amazon Web Services unveils program to help government technology startups

    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.Amazon Web...

    By • Feb. 3, 2021
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    Solar ‘brightfields’ can revitalize landfills, making use of contaminated acres otherwise vacant

    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.More than ...

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 3, 2021
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    Privacy concerns still loom over Detroit’s Project Green Light

    As the green light network expands to over 700 Detroit locations, concerned citizens argue the program is reminiscent of public safety pay-to-play.

    By Kate Kaye • Feb. 1, 2021