Kansas City, MO issues RFP for 'comprehensive smart city partnership'

The new call for partners looks to boost the Prospect Avenue area, which has struggled with neglect in recent years.

By Chris Teale • June 7, 2018

Orlando, FL to offer tech community grants

The program is designed to foster the industry and integrate startups with large existing companies in the region, creating a more cohesive community.

By Jason Plautz • June 7, 2018

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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

Car vending machine unveiled in DC area

While U.S. cities push for residents to become less car dependent, some private companies' innovations offer a striking reminder: People love the convenience of personal vehicles.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 7, 2018

Airbus to test urban and port drone delivery in Singapore

The aircraft provider will start two pilot projects this year using drones for parcel deliveries to university students and vessels at sea.

By Edwin Lopez • June 7, 2018

Seattle chief privacy officer urges caution at 'ground zero' for data

Ginger Armbruster said cities must respect privacy, but can build trust by setting out guidelines and expectations for collection.

By Chris Teale • June 6, 2018

Cyberattack wiped years worth of Atlanta police dashcam videos

Police Chief Erika Shields said the loss will not affect ongoing investigations as other evidence is available, but may hinder DUI cases.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 6, 2018

What Mary Meeker's 2018 trends report signals for smart cities

Increased Wi-Fi access, more home-sharing and the benefits of ride-hailing over car ownership are among the findings with significant implications for urban dwellers.

By Kristin Musulin • June 5, 2018

Singapore to require geofencing for bike-share operators

The technology could offer a solution to clutter by limiting where bikes and scooters can be left and helping cities reduce abandoned vehicles.

By Jason Plautz • June 5, 2018

General Motors, Waymo bolster autonomous vehicle projects

The two companies' plans seek to bring greater presence to the consumer markets and, as GM states, "to commercialize AV technology at large scale."

By Chris Teale • June 4, 2018

Survey: Americans have a love-hate relationship with tech

Most respondents — 81% — believe the internet and technology like smartphones have improved their lives, but 51% believe they have negatively impacted society. 

By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2018

NYC seeks proposals to add banking chips to municipal ID cards

Such a plan can help ensure that vulnerable citizens are not left behind as cities move to increasingly cash-less economies. 

By Jason Plautz • June 4, 2018

Law enforcement drone use has increased by 82%

A Bard College report found at least 910 U.S. public safety agencies own a drone, double the amount of agencies that own a manned aircraft.

By Chris Teale • May 31, 2018

California rolls out digital license plate pilot

The benefits of the plates to fleet managers, including digital advertisements and expedited emergency response, will be balanced against concerns about data security and privacy. 

By Jason Plautz • May 31, 2018

Coord unveils Routing API to support multimodal trip planning

The API has launched for Washington, DC and NYC, with plans to expand into other geographic regions soon.

By Kristin Musulin • May 30, 2018

Detroit considers virtual courses to increase public school enrollment

The district has proposed various strategies to stem declining enrollment, but a transition to an online environment poses risks schools must address.

By Kristin Musulin • May 30, 2018

Uber rolls out 911 panic button in US app

In what continues to be a turbulent time for Uber, the 911 assistance is a tangible step toward improving the company's safety record.

By Jason Plautz • May 30, 2018

London buskers can now take contactless payments

The initiative will enhance street performers' earning potential while also keeping with the city's wider blueprint to become digitized.

By Chris Teale • May 29, 2018

Embracing digital transformation in the city of tomorrow

A successful digital transformation hinges on having a global strategy which shows an acute awareness of local implementation needs.

By Bob Laskey • May 29, 2018

DC partners with Nextdoor to improve election turnout

Nextdoor hopes to solve an information gap around elections that city officials say hinder turnout, a problem even more pronounced during midterm elections.

By Jason Plautz • May 29, 2018

NYC launches regional data mapping website

The Metro Region Explorer has information on population, economics and housing on the city’s five boroughs, upstate New York, Long Island and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut.

By Chris Teale • May 25, 2018

Silicon Valley, Bay Area may follow in Seattle's footsteps with head tax

Following Seattle's approval of a business tax, other tech-heavy cities like San Francisco and Mountain View, CA are considering their own measures to curb homelessness and congestion.

By Kristin Musulin • May 25, 2018

San Diego works to give its employers a leg up in recruiting

The city joins a growing list of governments offering employers free resources to aid them in the war for talent.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 24, 2018

Bloomberg invests $42M in What Works Cities; decries 'alternative facts'

In the organization's annual report, founder Michael Bloomberg wrote an open letter on philanthropy and said cities are "leading where Washington won't."

By Kristin Musulin • May 24, 2018

Comcast, Semtech to partner for Startup in Residence program

The pair are the first corporate sponsors of the initiative, which brings companies and governments together for 16 weeks to work together and solve urban problems.

By Chris Teale • May 23, 2018

US House bill would direct Commerce Department to study IoT devices

The SMART IoT Act would be the "first step" toward formalizing the federal government's relationship with the burgeoning industry.

By Chris Teale • May 23, 2018