Las Vegas partners with Cisco on innovation district
The Smart+Connected Digital Platform will give city leaders access to real-time IoT device and sensor data.
Charlotte Is Among 5 Cities Developing More Inclusive Procurement
“We know that diverse and equitable communities tend to be more economically and civically vibrant and experience more growth,” said a Living Cities employee of its latest City Accelerator cohort.
The Return of the Mayors Challenge
It’s back in the U.S. for its fourth iteration and bigger than ever, having been folded into Bloomberg Philanthropies’ new $200 million American Cities Initiative.
Keep the public involved in tech programs, CTO advises
Cities must be able to demonstrate the value of their technology projects in a way residents can understand.
Simulating Scenarios for Killer Smog Conditions in Pittsburgh
Predictive analytics are getting better at profiling the clinical impact of air- and heat-related emergencies, as well as the stress they place on response infrastructure.
Building a sustainable ‘highway of the future’
States are experimenting with roadways that create their own clean, renewable energy, drive-thru automated tire safety stations and sensor-embedded highways that transmit data about their condition.
Driving the future of smart cities with IoT
A new generation of IT systems based on internet-of-things technologies can carry smart cities development farther and faster than originally imagined.
Report: Securing smart cities
The increased number of internet connections in smart city technologies can mean an increased attack surface for hackers.
The race to become ‘digital by default’ will have winners and losers
Cities that invest in digital services can save money and attract tech-savvy businesses and talent.
What’s Holding Back Philadelphia From Being a ‘Top-Tier’ City?
The sixth-largest U.S. metro and top 10 research spender still isn’t globally relevant, according to a new Brookings report.
How Resilient Cities Need to Plan for an Influx of Migrants
Urban areas internationally will assume another 2.5 billion refugees and internally displaced persons by 2050, and few of them are ready.
New York State Gives Official Green Light for Autonomous Vehicle Testing
Gov. Cuomo: With a “careful yet balanced approach” for introducing driverless vehicles, the state can “reduce dangerous driving habits, decrease the number of accidents and save lives.”
Tuesday: Don’t Miss the Rebroadcast of Route Fifty’s Seattle Roadshow Event
The mayors of Anchorage, Grand Rapids and San José join us to discuss equity and resiliency and land use challenges in their cities.
Route Fifty Roadshow Heads to Seattle
Join us for a conversation with the mayors of Anchorage, Grand Rapids and San José, whose cities are part of the Daniel Rose Center for Leadership’s 2017 fellowship program.
What South Bend’s Mayor Discussed With Facebook’s CEO During a Special Driving Tour
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Minneapolis mayor vs. police chief; Texas pension disagreement; and venomous spiders move north into Michigan.
How Cross-Sector Partnerships Are Fueling Innovation in Tampa
“Not every city thinks this way. Not every city works this way.”
Getting smart on trash collection
Pittsburgh plans to add fill-sensor technology to its trash-collection workflow.
IoT is the glue holding our smart cities together
The robust communications that smart cities are built on requires systematic evaluation and benchmarking to ensure effective delivery of public services.
Racing to Be First: How Autonomous Vehicles Will Affect Our Communities
A new National League of Cities report addresses the most pressing questions that local officials might have concerning self-driving vehicles.
Setting a High Renewable Energy Goal, Can Chicago Catch Up With Las Vegas?
In the nation’s third-largest city, municipal buildings accounted for 1.8 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in 2016.
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