Uber is offering the data generated by its ride-sharing app to urban planners and researchers, allowing them the opportunity to monitor and improve upon existing infrastructure. Named Uber Movement, the website offers data which has Read More
A research consortium led by the New York University (NYU) Tandon School of Engineering has been selected by The U.S. Department of Transportation to become a Tier 1 University Transportation Center (UTC). As the winner Read More
With funds from the US Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation, an interdisciplinary team of Arizona State University researchers is working to create a model that will examine the effects of urban farming Read More
City of Things is a collaborative project between the City of Antwerp, Flanders and imec which plans to turn Antwerp into a living lab in which businesses, researchers, local residents, and the city itself will Read More
The City of Milwaukee is seeking to accelerate smart city plans, focusing on increasing the number of smart buildings which would feature smart heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in addition to motion-sensitive lights. Read More
The City of Chicago’s Array of Things urban sensor initiative has recently launched a new pilot project working with storm water management. The paved surfaces and infrastructure in the urban environment means that fallen rain, Read More
The city of San Francisco has received $11 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop transportation technologies aimed at reducing traffic congestion and creating a safer and more efficient transportation system. “San Francisco Read More
We used to live in silos where the role of certain sectors was clear. Companies provided products and services to generate a profit. Nonprofits and NGOs performed selfless act to save the world. Cities silently Read More
“The challenges around managing water responsibly are not just about conservation. Conservation is a bottom line mission, but the challenge with conservation is that it impacts the utility’s bottom line,” said Nathan Allen, Executive Director Read More
Eight years ago, at the beginning of the Obama administration, the federal government began making increased investments in efficiency. Attention was given to high–performance commercial buildings, because of the profound potential for impact on overall Read More
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