Smart Cities News

NYC DoITT commissioner called CityBridge “delinquent” over delays and payments relating to the LinkNYC programme.

The framework aims to operationalise use cases and is designed to be deployed and tested as a tool to mitigate risks from potential unethical practices of the technology.

Newly formed CARS says it wants to “set the record straight” about MDS programmes but LADOT called it “a disinformation campaign”.

Portland recently held a working session with business representatives and civil rights groups to discuss the proposals.

Kamikatsu had a goal of zero waste by 2020. It didn’t quite get there but striving for the ambitious target has delivered pioneering results.

Airbnb wants to deepen trust with cities and guests following controversy and ahead of an IPO next year.

Carlsbad wants to be the “best-run government” around and is seeking digital transformation partners to support this.

New mobility options can improve the livability of cities but without the right strategy could have the polar opposite effect, say authors Giel Mertens and Rolf Bastiaanssen of Bax & Company, and Nico Larco of the University of Oregon.

IoT sensors are deployed in many smart city projects but recycling the small electronics used in them is difficult. Portland wants to promote sustainable procurement and re-usability.

The controversial plan will progress to further evaluation and public consultation but it’s not a “done deal” yet, says Waterfront Toronto.