Smart Cities News | Smart Cities Dive
WEBWhile one company CEO sees “robust growth,” another major operator declared bankruptcy, and states entered the picture to provide more bus service. Smart Cities Dive provides in-depth journalism and analysis into the most impactful news and trends shaping smart cities. We cover the latest trends on sustainable, connected, and livable cities.
The Top 10 Benefits of Public Transportation - Smart Cities Dive
WEBTop-10 Benefits of Public Transportation. 1. Economic Benefits to the Community. For every ten million dollars of transit investment made, business sales increase by thirty million dollars. During the 2006 to 2011 period, residential property was an average of 42% more valuable if located near high-frequency transit service, which means cities ...
Houston’s housing-first model is reducing homelessness. Here’s …
WEBDec 5, 2022 · The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs have offered robust federal financial support for permanent housing and housing-first programs in recent years. Through the housing-first model, three states and 82 communities, including Houston, had achieved net zero veteran homelessness in 2021, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
More electric buses join transit fleets as costs and technology …
WEBJan 31, 2022 · How a large transit agency is preparing for an all-electric bus fleet. With 1,150 buses, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates some 180 routes with current average weekday ridership of 276,000. In 2019, the MBTA purchased five 60-foot battery-electric buses for the Silver Line, which serves Logan Airport, Boston South Station, Chinatown and other communities.
15 city leaders define a ‘smart city’ - Smart Cities Dive
WEBNov 2, 2021 · Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Budget and Innovation Jeanne Holm said a smart city is a city "that provides services and uses data and technology in ways that improve equity, access, safety, and quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors.". Portland, Oregon, goes further in specifying what smart cities do. It defines a smart city as one that uses data and technology to improve the ...
Urban Density and Sustainability - Smart Cities Dive
WEBUrban density is the number of people living in a particular urban area and is an important aspect of how cities function. Many modern urban planners advocate higher densities because of the widely held theory that cities operate more efficiently when residents live in denser urban surroundings. However, there are mitigating factors such as ...
Building a bike-friendly city - Smart Cities Dive
WEBOct 2, 2023 · Provincetown, Massachusetts, the best small bike-friendly city, was developed in the 18th and 19th centuries with slender building lots linked by a network of narrow streets designed for people, not cars, said Dan Riviello, assistant town manager. “Having a grocery store, post office, beaches, shops, town hall, restaurants, banks, homes and ...
5 of the world's most eco-friendly building materials
WEBJul 2, 2018 · Some, for example, solely look at whether a material is locally sourced. They seek out "things that are available, that don't have to travel far, that are using local resources and what is easily available in the construction market," Eric Mackres, manager of building sustainability at the World Resources Institute Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, told Smart Cities Dive.
10 cleantech startups to watch - Smart Cities Dive
WEBOct 25, 2021 · Seven of the 10 startups in the fall cohort are focused on clean energy, two on the circular economy and one on zero-emissions mobility: Delphire aims to help prevent and contain wildfires by providing real-time information. Its sentinel system monitors power lines to detect maintenance issues with the goal of stopping wildfires from happening.
10 US cities ready for a ‘smart city future’ - Smart Cities Dive
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · "The cities that will thrive in the future will be the ones best adapted to our new and greener ways of living. By looking at a range of factors, including tech infrastructure, sustainability, and the tech-driven job market, we were able to get a better picture of the U.S. and European cities will be leading the way into a smarter future,” said Erik Wallin, founder and chief ecosystem ...
Skip to content