Local governments seeking greater use of data to drive their services should consider partnerships with private companies now more than ever, several officials said during an online…
Speakers at Smart Cities Week Silicon Valley say they're seeing private investment firms and philanthropies becoming more interested in supporting government's mission through new uses of technology.
Plummeting tax revenues, regulation disparities between states, and denser cities are identified by experts as key challenges tied to the rise of the emerging transportation technology.
A diverse array of challenges face those pursuing a smart city future, but a panel of government technologists say the biggest task could be trying to get…
Seattle, Philadelphia, San Jose and San Leandro officials say accessibility to high-speed internet and connectivity is fundamental to moving smart city plans forward.
Washington state Democrat Suzan DelBene says emerging projects are worthy of federal support — but don't expect long-term funding for major developments.
Focusing on outcomes, rather than specific technologies, will allow cities to build procurement systems that work better, a panel of city and state experts said.
Tech officials in three large U.S. cities say they are encountering more engaged citizens for their smart cities projects, despite potential citizen concerns around privacy.
Anthony Foxx, the Obama Administration’s transportation secretary, said the potential around smart cities could be as revolutionary as the Interstate Highway System was in the mid-1950s.
