Cities Are Looking to Get Better Community Engagement By Paying for It
Compensating community members is just a part of what is called the co-design process, where project managers get to know the people, their lived experiences, and their values, to devise solutions.
The Riskiest ‘Smart City’ Technologies, According to Cybersecurity Experts
Technology like sensors built into infrastructure and emergency alerts has possible benefits, but in a new study dozens of experts weigh in on where some of the more significant pitfalls may lie.
Tech Alone Isn’t Enough to Create a Successful Smart City
COMMENTARY | Technological investments aren’t enough to create successful smart cities. Cities must also deploy initiatives to navigate complex social and organizational processes.
The Smart City Journey: 5 Key Steps to Success
COMMENTARY | The path to becoming a smart city is eased by incorporating a few important steps into your planning.
Smart Concrete Could Pave the Way for High-Tech, Cost-Effective Roads
COMMENTARY | The life of structures could be extended, however, if damages were monitored in real time and fixed early on.
The Urban Future is Carless
COMMENTARY | As cities consider what a post-pandemic environment looks like, micromobility devices can help reduce reliance on cars, make streets safer and be more environmentally friendly.
The Nation's Marquee 'Smart City' Program Continues to Evolve
Experts and people involved in the Columbus, Ohio project say it provides a chance for the city and others to learn more about what works and what doesn't with emerging transportation technology.
One City Rejected a Policing Algorithm. Could It Be Used For Other Purposes?
In Pittsburgh, an algorithm that deployed law enforcement officers to predicted crime “hot spots” might be repurposed to send social services to areas in need instead.
Word Count Program Helps Expand Early Childhood Language Exposure
The Providence Talks program expanded to five cities, where educators are working with parents to increase the number of words per day that their children hear.
Study: More than Half of Americans Trust Law Enforcement to Use Facial Recognition Responsibly
Pew Research Center’s study is the latest to conclude Americans are growing more comfortable with having their faces scanned.
When Street Lights Do More Than Illuminate a City
New York cities plan to deploy smart technology, from optic scanners to weather sensors, when they retrofit street lights to make them more energy efficient.
Smart Cities Can Get Smarter in Protecting Residents
COMMENTARY | As cities and residents race to become more connected, we must consider how to protect public and private digital property.
What Self-Driving Cars Mean For Seniors and the Suburbs
The U.S. Conference of Mayors vice president focuses on getting his community excited for the “human aspect” of the disruptive technology.
Big Tech Must Help Cities Bridge The Divide
COMMENTARY | The two should view each other as "co-creators, sharing tools and information," according to the head of Bloomberg Philanthropies' What Works Cities.
Sharing as a Solution in Cities with Limited Resources
COMMENTARY | Car sharing, the gig economy and vehicle electrification are all colliding in Austin. The result is lower emissions and economic opportunities.
Government Needs An ‘Ethical Framework’ to Tackle Emerging Technology
At SXSW, a beacon of technology idealism, mayors discuss how to deal with the difficult problems that can come with new tech.
A Startup Wants to Turn Your City’s Trash Into a Heap of Big Data
One company hopes to create an “Internet of Garbage,” with the promise to bring better logistics to municipal waste.
What Hackers Have in Store for 2019
COMMENTARY | From ransomware to crypto mining: state and local governments should expect “quieter” attacks.
Care About Climate Change? Care About Scooters
COMMENTARY | Solving our biggest global crisis of a rapidly warming planet means considering everything through the lens of potential solutions, even something as small as the electric scooter.
Managing the Risks Inherent to Smart Cities
A new guide for non-technologists aims to help local officials avoid technology and policy pitfalls.
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