The City of Stockholm – in line with its goal to become the world’s smartest city by the year 2040 – has plans to deploy the Itron smart city central management software, Streetlight Vision (SLV), Read More
The SmartCOS program – a collaboration between the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) – is installing 50 smart streetlight controllers on existing LED streetlights as part of a pilot project Read More
The foundational technology of a smart city includes connectivity and power. In the U.S., the connectivity conversation over the past few years has been dominated by network upgrades to 5G and digital equity. The utility Read More
The mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, recently signed LA’s Green New Deal: Leading by Example which sets out his vision for a carbon-neutral city and pledges a firm commitment to environmental justice and equity. Read More
New York City’s Mayor, Bill de Blasio has released an Internet Master Plan which frames the city’s goals for the next generation of internet technology, identifies the partnerships and infrastructure required, and sets a course Read More
The city of Auburn Hills, Michigan – working with the German automotive technology supplier Continental – has created a Smart City Mobility and Transportation Hub to test and improve traffic flow, add convenience, reduce pollution, Read More
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy have formed a new collaboration, which will work on advancing practical solutions to adapt infrastructure to a changing Read More
The city of Charlotte, North Carolina and Microsoft have entered into an agreement to create a regional center focused on STEM workforce development, internet of things (IoT) technology, and innovation. The three-year partnership will focus Read More
The city council of Joplin, Missouri has approved the use of federal and state grants received for tornado recovery projects for a smart city initiative and a $30,000 membership to the non-profit organization, U.S. Ignite. Read More
The City of Deerfield Beach, Florida and Siemens have announced the official start of a city-wide energy efficiency project to reduce the city’s environmental footprint. The Commission of Deerfield Beach approved a 17-year, $9.2 million Read More
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