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Miami non-profit provides autonomous deliveries to students

Miami non-profit provides autonomous deliveries to students

08 Dec 2020
The Education Fund is teaming up with Ford Autonomous Vehicles and Argo AI to ensure students in Miami-Dade County receive fresh produce and school supplies during distance learning.
Which cities make the environmental action A-list for 2020?

Which cities make the environmental action A-list for 2020?

16 Nov 2020
CDP has named 88 global cities that are working to become resilient, healthy, and prosperous places to live and work while cutting emissions and rapidly building resilience against the climate crisis.
Ignite Cities supports vulnerable families with Covid-19 wi-fi programme

Ignite Cities supports vulnerable families with Covid-19 wi-fi programme

11 Sep 2020
The project, which has launched in Chicago, Columbia, Miami and New Orleans, provides wi-fi access locations and relief for families struggling through the pandemic.
Mobility innovation lab launched in Miami-Dade County

Mobility innovation lab launched in Miami-Dade County

01 Jul 2020
C-Lab Miami plans to source and attract innovative mobility ideas and technologies from around the world and test them through local proof-of-concepts.
Rockefeller Foundation pledges $10m to promote inclusive growth in 10 US cities

Rockefeller Foundation pledges $10m to promote inclusive growth in 10 US cities

16 Jun 2020
A new collective will take a “place-based approach” to creating economic equity for low-wage workers through structural and systemic change in 10 locations across the US.
IDC names "best and brightest" North American smart city projects

IDC names "best and brightest" North American smart city projects

10 Mar 2020
The winning projects include an Alexa-assisted citizen contact centre and data-driven systems to reduce flooding and address road accident hotspots.
Miami app rewards commuters for adopting shared transit

Miami app rewards commuters for adopting shared transit

09 Dec 2019
The rewards platform encourages users to adopt shared transportation options by providing rewards every time they connect or use a partner mobility service.
Digital Cities 2019 winners list highlights US innovation

Digital Cities 2019 winners list highlights US innovation

19 Nov 2019
The annual survey recognises cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance services, strengthen cybersecurity and more.
Removing the roadblocks to smart city ROI

Removing the roadblocks to smart city ROI

11 Nov 2019
Overarching strategies, funding approaches and business models all need to be adjusted if cities are to see a genuine return on their investment in smart city tech, says Itai Dadon, global head of smart cities at Itron.
Inaugural report card on US smart city progress: “Disappointing”

Inaugural report card on US smart city progress: “Disappointing”

19 Sep 2019
Of 24 cities, Seattle received the highest rating overall and St. Louis the lowest.
Bolt launches e-scooters in Washington DC

Bolt launches e-scooters in Washington DC

21 Jul 2019
The mobility company aims to work with cities on a local level to solve traffic and parking congestion with safe, sustainable transport options.
Miami strengthens its inner urban core

Miami strengthens its inner urban core

01 Jul 2019
Green infrastructure, living shorelines and resilient design are among the recommendations announced by the city to insure against the impact of climate change and encourage smart growth.
Miami launches a model for urban resilience

Miami launches a model for urban resilience

31 May 2019
Miami-Dade County, City of Miami and City of Miami Beach have launched the Resilient305 Strategy to help prepare for and protect the region from future shocks and stresses.
Threat factors drive up cities' resilience spending

Threat factors drive up cities' resilience spending

17 Apr 2019
City governments around the world are becoming more aware of making sure their cities can withstand or recover quickly from unpredictable events and disasters.
Rockefeller Foundation winds down funding for 100 Resilient Cities

Rockefeller Foundation winds down funding for 100 Resilient Cities

04 Apr 2019
The Rockefeller Foundation is to end funding for the 100 Resilient Cities programme, the largest privately funded climate adaptation initiative in the US.
City Lights: Jane Gilbert, Chief Resilience Officer, City of Miami

City Lights: Jane Gilbert, Chief Resilience Officer, City of Miami

27 Feb 2019
Jane Gilbert, Chief Resilience Officer, City of Miami, explains what the role entails and why more cities are hiring for this position.