A new Digital Equity Council made up of community-based organisations, government entities, and subject matter experts is the latest step in Chicago’s push to expand access to affordable internet across the city. As many as 20 percent of Chicago households don’t have the internet, and...
The City of Altamonte Springs is piloting technology that it says could help solve the renewable energy crisis by transforming raw materials into fuel for cars, jets, trucks and more. Frank Martz, City Manager, Altamonte Springs The city is working with infrastructure consulting firm AECOM...
A recent report called on cities to consider setting a target of ‘zero loneliness’. Sarah Wray looks at whether this is possible and how we might get there, from spatial planning to designing more kindness into public services. According to the latest statistics, one in...
A Maynooth University researcher has been awarded a €2.4 million (US$2.5 million) European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant for a project to map out property and planning data in Dublin and bring it to life in new ways using creative and artistic approaches. It is...
The European Commission has announced that 100 cities will take part in a programme to rapidly cut emissions in urban areas – with the aim of reaching climate neutrality by 2030. The 100 cities come from all 27 member states, and an additional 12 cities...
Sydney’s public transport patronage surged during a recent fare-free initiative, with more than 13.2 million trips taken across the city over a 12-day period – a daily average of more than 1.1 million trips. Data from Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) confirmed that ferries...
A multimillion-dollar project in New Orleans aimed at closing the digital divide and boosting economic development became mired in controversy and this week came crashing down. What went wrong? In April last year, the City of New Orleans issued a request for proposals (RFP) for...
The City and County of San Francisco has named Cyd Harrell as its new Chief Digital Services Officer. She will oversee San Francisco Digital Services, a city agency focused on working with departments to improve service design. “Cyd’s wealth of experience in government technology and user-centred...
Smart home technology promises a futuristic vision of convenience and comfort, where lights sync with music and the fridge orders our groceries. But the true benefits could address the much more important challenge of helping people to live independently at home for longer. Rising social...
The City of Denver is offering residents US$400 rebates on the purchase of e-bikes as part of a newly launched climate action programme. Low-income residents are eligible for larger concessions – up to US$1,200 – through the scheme, with the city also offering an additional...
