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WEBCalifornia tackles housing shortage, homelessness with 2 new laws. “The homelessness crisis demands immediate and innovative action, not the status quo,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has recently cracked down on encampments of people experiencing homelessness. Smart Cities Dive provides in-depth journalism and analysis into the most ...
3 key themes that will drive cities' strategies for job creation
WEBJul 15, 2019 · The report offers three key themes that can drive cities’ strategies for job creation in the coming years: 1. Technology will cause jobs in some occupations to shrink and others to grow. Nearly 40% of America’s current jobs are in categories that could shrink by 2030. The main thing these jobs have in common is that they involve routine or ...
Connecticut DOT to run first automated transit bus in US
WEBJun 30, 2020 · The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently received a $2 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to launch the first automated technology program for full-sized transit buses in the country. The “Integrated Mobility Innovation” grant will aid development of automated technology to be used on CTtransit ...
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 ...
Cities turn to microtransit to fill gaps in public transportation
WEBSep 13, 2022 · Miami-Dade Transit’s GO Connect has provided first- and last-mile transportation for two years. Birmingham, Alabama, operates an on-demand program with $1.50 rides, and the Green Bay, Wisconsin, Metro recently expanded its microtransit service. Shared bicycles and scooters can also address temporary gaps in public transportation service.
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.
it's a catalyst for change - Smart Cities Dive
WEBAug 18, 2020 · A greenway is more than just a pretty park — it’s a catalyst for change. Greenways offer a breath of fresh air, but when planning and building them, leaders must realize their full potential for social and economic impact. Retrieved from NeedPix. Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post from Todd Antoine, chief of planning and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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