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Collaborative climate action around the world

Editor's Blog05 Apr 2024

From urban forestry to geothermal heating, how cities and organisations are taking bold steps to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net-zero targets.

Interactive tool helps Charlotte enhance tree canopy

Parks and green space03 Apr 2024

The advanced Canopy application provides residents with a convenient and user-friendly way to access recent urban tree canopy cover data in their area.

Bloomberg announces $200m commitment to local climate action

Climate action15 Mar 2024

Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative will support 25 US cities leading the way in reducing emissions and building more prosperous communities.

Charlotte Corridors of Opportunity team launch e-bike project

Micromobility29 Nov 2023

The three-year pilot will study the impact of an e-bike subsidy for low- and moderate-income families to determine if it should be scaled to other corridors.

Cities selected for DTPR digital trust open source pilot

Citizen engagement27 Sep 2023

Charlotte, West Palm Beach and The Underline in Miami will join the digital trust open source pilot focused on the use of digital technology in public places.

Charlotte progresses solar energy storage plans

Solar power11 Jul 2023

Funding from climate tech nonprofit Joules Accelerator will aid in the purchase of storage equipment at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department building.

Charlotte mobility corridor awarded $12m US DoT funding

Road travel30 Jun 2023

The West Sugar Creek Mobility Corridor will feature smart, energy-efficient lighting, signage, wayfinding and electric vehicle charging to support mobility.

City of Charlotte pilots travel safety app

Road travel22 Nov 2022

The TravelSafely App, being piloted in South End, connects users to an electronic network of intersection and crosswalk data, as well as to each other.

Network operator begins national LoRaWan roll-out in six major US cities

News15 Nov 2021

The cities mark the initial wave of network operator Everynet’s deployment that includes the top 36 metropolitan areas and key logistics corridors across the US.

City of Charlotte approves public-private partnership for electric bus pilot

News05 May 2021

This collaboration, which is supported by the Bloomberg Philanthropies American Cities Climate Challenge, will kick off a 12- to 18-month programme to test 18 e-buses from three manufacturers.

Digital Cities 2019 winners list highlights US innovation

News19 Nov 2019

The annual survey recognises cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance services, strengthen cybersecurity and more.

Columbus: first US city to meet ozone compliance rules

News27 Aug 2019

Several federal regulations pertaining to fuel and motor vehicle emission standards decreased emissions to help the area achieve the standard.

Major US cities partner for micro-mobility pilot

News21 Mar 2019

Charlotte, Detroit and Omaha are using the Passport mobility platform to better manage scooter deployments and their kerbsides.

Bloomberg completes climate action line-up

News16 Jan 2019

Albuquerque, Austin, Denver, Orlando and San Antonio are named as the final cities in the American Cities Climate Challenge

Envisioning smart cities

News03 Feb 2017

Envision America 2017 has announced this year’s participants in its Smart City initiative. So who is taking part?

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