The city of Barranquilla in Colombia has won the World Resources Institute’s US$250,000 grand prize for ensuring that 93% of its residents live within an eight-minute walk of a green space. An independent jury of Read More
The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has announced an action plan to help prevent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, with the goal of further promoting the safe use of electric micro mobility vehicles. Read More
Arup and C40 have released the report ‘Urban Rewilding: the Value and Co-benefits of Nature in Urban Spaces’ which defines urban rewilding as “restoring natural habitats and their processes in urban spaces, working towards a Read More
Cybersecurity agencies from around the world have joined together to issue the free guide, ‘Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smart Cities.’ The guide is intended to provide an overview of risks to smart cities such as: Read More
The Edible Cities Network – an international initiative that promotes urban food and agriculture to create more sustainable and resilient cities – has announced the winners of its annual awards. The program is supported by Read More
The city of Dallas, TX has approved a new Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Plan (CUAP), which aims to improve the city’s food system and ensure that every resident is food secure. The CUAP will provide a Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the availability of up to US$9.5 million for Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2023. As part of USDA’s efforts to support Read More
The Department of Transportation has established a strategic partnership with the city of Austin, TX to facilitate innovative delivery and financing of infrastructure improvements. The Emerging Projects Agreement will provide funding of more than US$22 Read More
Urban-X – the NYC-based platform for startups reimagining city life – recently announced the 10 elected startups who will make up its 12th cohort. Over the course of the four-month program, the startups will receive Read More
Technology has always been a powerful tool for city leaders looking to improve efficiency and quality of life for residents. In recent years, advancements in technology have made it possible for city leaders to do Read More
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