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What New York's Uber decision portends for ride-hailing services

August 14, 2018

By Ucilia Wang
Other U.S. cities aren't quite ready to put the brakes on expansion by ride-sharing services, but they're demanding more data on their impact on traffic congestion and public transit ridership.
Eco city on a floating island

Human nature? Why ecology is a critical part of city infrastructure

July 27, 2018

By Tom Carver
Urban areas are a major part of the climate change problem — but also the most innovative places for solutions.
Shocker! Cities are learning to evolve their transportation plans featured image

Shocker! Cities are learning to evolve their transportation plans

July 25, 2018

By Katie Fehrenbacher
In the face of changing technology and markets, urban transportation departments are adapting.
Data across cities and nation

Want to help cities act on climate change? Give them data

July 24, 2018

By Greg Carlock and Pankaj Bhatia
National governments have actionable information for cities. Why not share it?
A water fountain called Metamorphosis, shaped like a man's mirrored head, in Charlotte, N.C.

From Cape Town to Charlotte, there's a partner for every purpose

July 18, 2018

By Sue Lebeck
When it comes to building smart cities, finding allies is key.
houses

4 techniques to catalyze sustainable small town redevelopment

July 17, 2018

By Michael W-P For... and Bruce Balfour
Revitalizing communities requires innovation, adaptability and buy-in. Do you have them?
Zero-emissions vehicle, Mary Nichols

Big corporate and civic fleet buyers push for more EV choices

July 12, 2018

By Ucilia Wang
And they want more clarity on fossil fuels phaseouts.
Davida Herzl, Aclima

Aclima's particulate vision maps air pollution

July 11, 2018

By Marilyn Waite
Revealing otherwise unseen toxicity is CEO Davida Herzl's mission.
Real-time transit map at bus station

The real benefits of real-time transit data

July 5, 2018

By Eric Jaffe
A Sidewalk Talk Q&A with researcher Candace Brakewood on all the ways it improves our lives  —  and its role in a potential car-free urban future.

Devra Schwartz, VP of Operations at LA HSA Council, data, crisis management

June 29, 2018

Devra Schwartz, VP of Operations at LA HSA Council, on data and crisis management.