The data-driven city

In cities around the globe, data is now infrastructure – and harnessing it for good requires trained professionals.

June 14, 2018

What's going on underneath your AI?

From hiring to customer service, artificial intelligence rules many domains that once required the delicate human touch. 

By Alex Hickey • June 14, 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

Amazon Web Services names 2018 'City on a Cloud' winners

Besides just achieving greater exposure for AWS, the competition incentivized entrepreneurs to use tools they already have to foster innovation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 21, 2018

NYC announces winners of open data competition

Samir Saini, commissioner of New York’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, said he hoped "more New Yorkers will be inspired to tap into the portal and see all that it has to offer."

By Jason Plautz • June 12, 2018

Report: Smart city technology could dramatically improve quality-of-life indicators

The McKinsey Global Institute said innovations will have significant benefits, but even the most advanced cities are "only about two-thirds of the way toward what constitutes a fully comprehensive technology base today."

By Chris Teale • June 12, 2018

5 strategies for cities to navigate the changing employment space

Technology is both an advantage and detriment to residents, but looking at education differently could help.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 11, 2018

Detroit is now home to the 'World's Smartest Intersection'

The Miovision tech uses a system of sensors and 360-degree cameras for real time response, enabling it to "serve as the backbone of the city’s smart city strategy." 

By Kristin Musulin • June 11, 2018

San Antonio to create innovation zones for new technology

The new areas would offer a real-life proving ground for mobility, cybersecurity and broadband initiatives, building on similar work done in other cities. 

By Jason Plautz • June 11, 2018

'Cattle-not-pet' system management could have prevented Atlanta's ransomware attack

By managing systems "like cattle, not pets," IT can just eliminate what is threatening the rest of the system or "herd."

By Samantha Schwartz • June 11, 2018

Panelists share what works (and what doesn't) in urban modernization

Leaders from around the world took the stage at the Chicago Forum on Global Cities to discuss how cities become economic powerhouses.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 8, 2018

3 steps to make GIS part of a successful smart city

The public expects a level of engagement from government that is easy-to-understand, connected and accessible. To keep up with citizens’ standards, cities must upgrade their information systems.

By Jim Barry • June 8, 2018

Lyft's new app to integrate directly with public transit

The ride-hailing company has set a goal to make shared rides account for 50% of all its trips by the end of 2020, the latest effort to solving first mile/last mile transportation problems in cities.

By Kristin Musulin • June 8, 2018

Study: Social media can predict neighborhood health

The findings could be useful for city planners to help predict how some areas are changing, and adapt to gentrification that would displace low-income residents. 

By Jason Plautz • June 8, 2018

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

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