Infrastructure
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The local government’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to appropriate the funds for a “comprehensive technology infrastructure remediation project.” It comes in response to a critical IT outage last summer. -
National Grid is expected to install the devices for 121,000 customers in the city. They will enable people to track energy usage via a portal, and will immediately alert the utility to power outages.
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A new report from the Urban Institute outlines how many of the projects developed as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including technology work, have been slow to finish and deploy.
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As new ways of buying and selling energy emerge, the system of monopoly control is being challenged.
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CIO Gary Cavin says it's a cornerstone of his city's success.
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Probably not, but Pope Francis is a great supporter of public transportation, and urges cities to prioritize public transportation to help the environment and to alleviate "undignified conditions" endured by riders.
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Despite a recent report, some Apple watchers remain skeptical that the iPhone maker wants to get into the car manufacturing business.
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The website will strengthen the Greensboro, N.C., Police Department's partnership with communities by keeping them updated about neighborhood crimes.
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The technology can be used for numerous applications including topographic mapping, surface modeling, and infrastructure and biomass studies.
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Ahead of the next Habitat III thematic meeting, a new discussion paper highlights Greater Montréal’s innovations in metropolitan governance — and offers recommendations for others.
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The Sacramento, Calif., meeting between Apple and California DMV officials sparks speculation about driverless vehicles in the near future.
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It could take a mix of easy-to-use apps and legislation pushing for more incentives to carpool.
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Harvard students explore the potential of new technologies for urban life in new smart city summer program.
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Environmentally friendly construction has grown consistently in recent years, even through the recession. Green construction advocates expect that trend to continue.
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Proponents say Assembly Bill 802, the quieter companion to a controversial climate change bill, will force building owners to compete for tenants on energy efficiency.
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SB 350 will require the state's utilities to derive half of their energy from renewable sources and will take away subsides for the Covanta energy plant.
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Dutch architects have produced a giant air filter that sucks in pollutants and blows out clean air.
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In response to several high-profile Amtrak accidents, the federal government is imposing a hard deadline for train services to upgrade their safety features.
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The D.C. region's Metro system is facing one serious problem after another. What's needed is a new focus on serving its customers.
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Dubai will be equipped with sensors throughout the city, delivering information that will lead to better allocation of resources and alert city officials of infrastructure problems.
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Earthquake monitoring can now detect a quake and warn people before it arrives.
