Smart Cities Solutions

Highlights

Draft plan of federally mandated cybersecurity measures released for public comment

Since the beginning of the year, the federal government has put forward a number...

Three communities hosting Augmented Reality Developer Challenge competitions

Three communities have been awarded $20,000 from US Ignite to host Augmented Reality (AR)...

Amazon Web Services unveils program to help government technology startups

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched AWS GovTechStart, a government technology startup...

Commentary

Starting to build a smart city infrastructure ecosystem

American cities need new infrastructure – particularly when it comes to their ability to deploy new technologies. But how does a local leader facilitate this type of construction? A new paradigm of thinking is needed. To sustain this shift, few people question the need for data… and lots of it. With robust data collection methods, […]

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How space technology helps emergency personnel respond to disasters

When people hear about space technology, they may first think about satellite-powered GPS services or live-streamed rocket launches. But space technologies are also being used in innovative ways, such as providing data to assist emergency response agencies. Emergency response agencies have used satellites and aerial imagery for several years, but advanced sensor technology – combined […]

How do you reach the next generation? Through their phones, of course

Smart Cities Council Global Managing Editor Kevin Ebi explains the importance of engaging Generation Z through their smartphones.

5 ideas from Silicon Valley on making your city more innovative

Officials in cities across the Silicon Valley region share insights with Smart Cities Council Global Managing Editor Kevin Ebi about how to make cities more innovative.

How cities and electric companies can unlock a powerful partnership

Jesse Berst, chairman of the Smart Cities Council, explains the goals and opportunities cities and electric utilities share, as well as what they can offer each other.

How smart city technology can improve quality of life

Doug Peeples, readiness editor at the Smart Cities Council, explains how local governments can use smart city initiatives to improve quality of life in their communities.

How cities are satisfying the public’s new appetite for mobility options

Smart Cities Council Global Managing Editor Kevin Ebi, explains how cities are trying to satisfy the public’s new desires for mobility options.

Why and how to partner with your electric company

Smart Cities Council Chairman Jesse Berst explains why the local power utility is the best collaborator and supporter in the progression towards becoming a smarter city.

Baltimore’s ambitious strategy to dramatically reduce food waste and feed the hungry

Food rescue and recovery programs aren’t new. We’ve reported on their strategies and technologies they use before. The benefits to keeping food that restaurants, stores and others can’t use out of landfills are numerous: feeding the hungry, reducing air pollution and wasting fewer resources like the water and energy it took to grow it. The […]

How close collaboration is advancing Birmingham

More than 150 people who represent the full spectrum of those who live, work and lead the city of Birmingham participated in the city’s Readiness Workshop, part of its package for being one of five winners of the 2018 Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge. “Our city is in the middle of an evolution that is […]

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Smart Cities Solutions

Highlights

Draft plan of federally mandated cybersecurity measures released for public comment

Three communities hosting Augmented Reality Developer Challenge competitions

Amazon Web Services unveils program to help government technology startups

Commentary

Starting to build a smart city infrastructure ecosystem

Article

How space technology helps emergency personnel respond to disasters

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How do you reach the next generation? Through their phones, of course

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5 ideas from Silicon Valley on making your city more innovative

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How cities and electric companies can unlock a powerful partnership

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How smart city technology can improve quality of life

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How cities are satisfying the public’s new appetite for mobility options

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Why and how to partner with your electric company

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Baltimore’s ambitious strategy to dramatically reduce food waste and feed the hungry

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How close collaboration is advancing Birmingham

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