People like ‘smart cities,’ but aren’t sure about the tech, survey finds
A recent survey found that while there's support for creating "smart cities," people are concerned about the technologies that come with it.
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‘Smart cities’ can be ‘almost anything you want,’ mayor admits
Mayors from the U.S. and Canada shared widely diverging ideas on what constitutes a "smart city" at the Cities Summit of the Americas.
U.S. and allies release cyber guidance for ‘smart cities’
CISA and cyber authorities from the U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand have recommendations for cities joining the "smart" trend.
‘Smart city’ leaders urged to weigh innovation against privacy risks
A report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation urges city leaders to consider how citizen data is handled.
‘Smart city’ market will grow to $708B by 2031, researchers say
A new report claims that "smart city" technologies will enjoy a compound annual growth rate of 16.2% over the next eight years.
San Antonio innovation office preparing to launch ‘smart city’ strategy
San Antonio officials said resident feedback played a major role in shaping a new strategy that'll be released this spring.
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Roads in Phoenix crumble after ‘cool pavement’ treatment peels off
Roads in a Phoenix neighborhood are crumbling after rains caused the top seal coat of asphalt, called "cool pavement," to begin peeling off.
How autonomous-vehicle companies and cities have learned to work together
Self-driving cars and delivery bots are becoming more advanced, but are cities and their residents ready for them?
Cities urged to ‘think boldy’ about ‘historic and monumental’ federal funding
Speakers at Miami's Smart City Expo USA said recent federal funding is a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to build digital equity.
Redefining ‘smart cities’ while preparing for the Olympics
As Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympics, city CIO Ted Ross and San Francisco CIO Linda Gerull discussed what "smart city" means now.