Public safety success stories all have one thing in common – the ability for trained personnel to have access to the right information at the right time. Seamless, streamlined communication is critical when lives are Read More
The city of Austin, TX, is preparing to launch a network of resilience hubs to better prepare residents for various environmental threats, such as flooding, drought, extreme heat, and wildfires. The city will be using Read More
CivStart’s Govtech Accelerator Program has announced its fourth annual team of startups who are working to solve emerging problems faced by local governments. The startups will receive support, mentorship, direct product and marketing support, educational Read More
Berlin, Germany has launched its first-ever cyber security hotline, aimed at helping local businesses fend off the increasing threat of cyber attacks. The hotline is operated by the city’s Digital Agency (Digitalagentur Berlin) which states Read More
The state of New South Wales in Australia has announced its latest Smart City Innovation Challenge – Safer Public Spaces for Women and Girls. This challenge is part of the provinces’ Smart Places Acceleration Program Read More
The city council of Portland, OR has approved two climate-related initiatives: the Climate Emergency Workplan (CEW) and the Fossil Fuel Terminal Zoning Amendments. The Climate Emergency Workplan is the city’s new climate action plan which Read More
Muskegon, MI will serve as the home base for drones that will be used to clean up Midwestern beaches and waterways. Meijer, a grocery store chain, has partnered with the Council of the Great Lakes Region Read More
The Colorado Smart Cities Alliance, University of Colorado at Denver (CU Denver), and the non-profit accelerator Innosphere Ventures have been awarded a US $2 million federal grant to launch a smart cities incubator and accelerator Read More
Jersey City, New Jersey, has launched a citywide initiative to divert unused food from local businesses in an effort to decrease food waste and reduce residents’ food insecurity. The initiative is a joint effort between Read More
The city of Danbury, CT has installed sensors designed to measure real-time temperature, humidity, and dew-point data near public housing complexes. The city’s department of emergency management worked with the University of Connecticut’s Connecticut Institute Read More
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