The City of Medford, OR is working with Western Systems to provide 26 Alpha battery backup systems at key intersections throughout the city to help keep traffic moving during power outages. “Power outages caused by Read More
Vancouver, Canada’s Board of Parks and Recreation recently announced it is giving away 250 trees to people living in canopy-deficient areas of the city. The city has the goal of expanding its urban canopy cover Read More
A Bloomberg Philanthropies’ study has inspired the city of Louisville, KY to launch a pilot project inviting local artists to help make city intersections safer. The Bloomberg study found that streets with asphalt art saw Read More
Eleven-x, a global leader providing complete, high-performance, wireless IoT and Smart City solutions, today announced it was selected by Arlington County, Virginia for one of the largest municipal smart parking installations in North America. As Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently offering up to $7.5 million in grants through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). OUAIP works in partnership with numerous USDA agencies that support Read More
The City of Tampere in Finland and Tieto – a Nordic IT services and software company – are conducting a pilot project to test an illuminated crosswalk sign. The lamp-post type sign is equipped with Read More
The Council of the London Borough of Lambeth in England has announced plans to transform curbside parking into more sustainable and accessible areas. Approximately 94% of the curbside in Lambeth is currently taken up by Read More
The City of Miami has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for its sustainability initiatives. The LEED award was created by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). It enables cities Read More
The city council of Madison, WI recently approved its “Complete Green Streets” policy. The policy was created to help guide the city’s approach to street design, with the goal of making streets friendlier for bikers Read More
Santa Fe, NM has signed on to a multi-city commitment to reduce water demands and help protect the Colorado River system. The city draws its water supply from the Colorado River system, which is now Read More
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