The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) will finance 20 urban projects with €82 million (~$93 million US). These projects were received under the fourth call for proposals of the Urban Innovative Actions (UIA). The winning Read More
There is no such thing as a smart city in the U.S. However, many municipalities across the country are in pursuit to leverage connected technology and data to address local challenges. Quantifying smart city success Read More
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has appointed Rachel Malarich to the newly created position of City Forest Officer – with the primary responsibility of overseeing the growth of Los Angeles’ urban forest. Malarich is a Read More
The City of Fort Collins, Colorado has launched a new transit fare collection system, which includes mobile ticketing and also allows Colorado State University (CSU) students to use their existing student ID cards to tap-and-ride. Read More
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City has released a bicycle plan – Green Wave – to improve cycling infrastructure and cyclist safety across the city. The 24-page blueprint comes in response to increase Read More
The City of Cincinnati, Ohio has decided against using 3D crosswalks as a strategy to increase pedestrian safety after receiving information from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Initially proposed by City Councilman Jeff Pastor, the Read More
The New York City Council is considering the creation of an Office of Urban Agriculture (OUA) to oversee the urban agriculture field. The OUA would create an Urban Agriculture Plan, coordinate with the city’s parks Read More
The city of Troy, New York added five electric vehicles to their municipal fleet using a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority grant. The city received the grant as part of being designated Read More
The City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has installed more than 1,200 smart litter cans as part of an effort to cut costs and improve efficiency in trash collection. “Based on our analysis, we expect that the Read More
The city of Chicago, Illinois has approved the expansion of its e bike-sharing system – Divvy e-bikes – with plans to add another 10,500 electric-assist bikes and 175 stations by the year 2021. The expansion Read More
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