The city of San Diego, CA has begun construction of the first of eight microgrid projects to be built at city facilities as part of a $5.5 million public-private partnership designed to reduce energy costs, Read More
The city of Sacramento, CA has partnered with one of its public libraries to launch an electric tricycle lending program. Patrons of the library can check out one of the five e-trikes available. “We’re so Read More
By Laura Murphree, Managing Editor, Smart Cities Connect Media & Research It’s probably safe to say that city residents often take for granted the humble garbage truck – thought of only as we run to the Read More
An Interview with Emily Binet Royall, Smart City Administrator, Innovation Office, City of San Antonio While the term “smart cities” sounds glamorous enough to grab global headlines, those who work in this field know that Read More
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) – which runs the public transport system in Philadelphia – is working with Hayden AI on a camera-assisted bus lane and stop technology pilot project. The agency has reported Read More
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, England, has announced the launch of a £500m (~US$635m) fund to help organizations achieve net zero by the year 2030. The Green Finance Fund will support projects delivering benefits Read More
Results for America recently announced seven new winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities Certification. The awards are open to any city in North, Central or South America with a population of 30,000 or Read More
The City Council of Phoenix, AZ has unanimously approved the “Sustainable Desert Development Policy” in order to support eco-friendly development, while also advancing drought management and water conservation goals. “Our vote today has been years Read More
The New York City Council recently passed five bills in a bid to accelerate organics diversion efforts, codify zero waste targets, and expand recycling access. The “Zero Waste” bills will require the city’s Department of Read More
The City of Chicago has announced its first round of awardees for the city’s Community Growers Program. The eighteen awardees will work towards increasing equitable community access to healthy foods by creating new food access Read More
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