The buzz is increasing about emerging technologies like 5G, AR and VR with a heightened curiosity about practical applications and impact particularly related to smart cities. To get closer to answering what is possible with Read More
The state of Minnesota has been offering Bikeable Community Workshops since 2012 – with 28 communities having achieved the designation of Bicycle Friendly Community since the program’s inception. The workshops were inspired by a Michigan Read More
Beginning this fall, students in the city of Sacramento, California will be able to use public transit for free. Sacramento Regional Transit (Sac RT) will distribute stickers to school districts to be given to students Read More
Four Georgia communities are exploring innovative technologies and collaborating with local partners and Georgia Institute of Technology research teams to help drive the state’s smart development. Georgia Tech leads the pilot Georgia Smart Communities Challenge, Read More
The increased use of smart electricity meters has allowed energy utility companies to more efficiently track energy use and allocate energy production – and end users to better manage their home energy usage – but Read More
Cities of Service – part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ American Cities Initiative – recently announced the six cities who will participate in its new ‘Experience Matters’ program. The Experience Matters initiative – created in partnership with Read More
On July 1, a new European Union law takes effect that will require electric and hybrid four-wheeled vehicles to emit an artificial noise when traveling at low speeds. All new vehicles will be fitted with Read More
PayByPhone – a mobile parking solution provider – is launching its Maps functionality in Seattle and the Bellingham area in Washington. The app allows drivers to locate available parking spaces while also providing cities with Read More
Columnist David Brooks recently wrote an article for the New York Times “Winning the War on Poverty.” The story celebrated Canada’s approach, methodology and resulting 20 percent reduction in the official poverty rate. And then Read More
This Spring, I joined with local leaders at the Digi.City Connects event at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) to discuss how next-generation, connected technology can improve how people experience their city. Long known for Read More
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