Urban Data Collective has partnered with the SHIFT innovation district in East London to conduct a three-month advanced data-sharing trial. The pilot program hopes to successfully demonstrate the concept of an ‘urban data commons’, where Read More
Boston, MA, Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the appointment of the Director of Nightlife Economy for the city. Corean Reynolds is initially charged with establishing a new team within the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet Read More
The United Kingdom’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has chosen eight local authorities to take part in its Future Councils pilot. The pilot program has the aim of creating “replicable pathways to Read More
New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently appointed the city’s first Chief Public Realm Officer. Ya-Ting Liu will coordinate across city government, community organizations and the private sector to create “extraordinary public spaces” with the Read More
Nottingham, UK’s City Council has approved a pilot project to power an electric vehicle fleet with solar energy. The pilot aims to maximize the use of renewable energy that is generated locally by using batteries Read More
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) in Korea has launched an English language-based subway app for foreign residents and visitors. ‘Seoul Subway’ provides customized services on Seoul Metro, such as: information on the entire subway lines Read More
Salt Lake City, Utah’s Downtown Plan calls for the development of a Green Loop linear park network integrated with city streets. The Green Loop will feature an urban forest providing shade, landscaped areas to receive Read More
San Francisco, CA has completed its issuance of US $2m in community climate grants with final funding awarded to 13 projects that support its climate action plan and its goal of achieving zero waste and Read More
Zeam – which stands for Zero Emission Autonomous Mobility – will soon launch the world’s first self-driving, all-electric commercial passenger ferry. It will be operating between the Stockholm islands of Kungsholmen and Södermalm in Sweden. Read More
Transport for London (TfL) recently presented its new plan to promote and expand the use of cargo bikes within the city. TfL plans to work with the city boroughs, businesses, and freight industries to ensure Read More
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