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 ...
Air taxis will soon be flying over major US cities
WEBSep 12, 2023 · Air taxis could begin flying between airports and downtown areas as soon as 2025, according to the leading developers of eVTOLs. These electrically powered aircraft, which can take off and land vertically like a helicopter, are much quieter and, some say, safer. Backed by major companies including Boeing, Delta Air Lines, Stellantis, Toyota ...
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.
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 ...
US drivers kill 20 pedestrians a day. Here’s what cities are doing ...
WEBNov 1, 2023 · In 2022, five pedestrians were killed in Boston traffic, according to Smart Cities Dive’s analysis. From 2012 to 2022, Boston recorded 63 pedestrian fatalities, fewer than the number who died in Memphis, Tennessee, just last year. Brendan Kearney, co-executive director of WalkMassachusetts, explained that many of Boston’s streets are “not ...
5 focal points needed to develop a smart city - Smart Cities Dive
WEBJun 18, 2020 · 2. Leadership, policy and regulation are the drivers for investment and growth. Courageous leadership, forward-looking policy and flexible regulatory structures must be put into place to develop a truly smart city. Scaling up infrastructure to meet the needs of the future in a secure, fair and cost-effective manner requires government officials ...
What are the top 10 US smart cities in 2024?
WEBMay 30, 2024 · The city with the best smart city infrastructure: Austin. The analysis cites the city’s high average broadband download speed and the fact that it is home to 35 artificial intelligence companies per 100,000 people. The greenest city: Kansas City, Missouri. The sustainability category factors in metrics related to air pollution, tree coverage ...
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.
Largest intercity bus operator in US sees bright future for bus travel
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Flix acquired Greyhound Lines in 2021 and has grown to become the largest scheduled intercity bus operator in the U.S., an industry expert says. Courtesy of Flix North America. Listen to the article 4 min. Flix, which launched just 11 years ago, provides long-distance bus and train travel in more than 40 countries.