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 ...
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.
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WEBSiemens Mobility will build Brightline West’s 220-mph train sets at a new facility in upstate New York, the companies announced Sept. 9. Smart Cities Dive provides in-depth journalism and analysis into the most impactful news and trends shaping smart cities. We cover the latest trends on sustainable, connected, and livable cities.
5 of the world's most eco-friendly building materials
WEBJul 2, 2018 · Some, for example, solely look at whether a material is locally sourced. They seek out "things that are available, that don't have to travel far, that are using local resources and what is easily available in the construction market," Eric Mackres, manager of building sustainability at the World Resources Institute Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, told Smart Cities Dive.
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 ...
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 Principles for Making High-Density Cities Better
WEBEmbrace diversity, foster inclusiveness – “There is a need to ensure that diversity is not divisive, particularly in densely populated cities where people live in close proximity to one another.”. Draw nature closer to people – “ Blending nature into the city helps soften the hard edges of a highly built up cityscape and provides the ...
NYC launches ‘smart city testbed’: Here are the first 3 pilot ...
WEBOct 12, 2023 · On Wednesday, the city’s Office of Technology and Innovation launched the “NYC Smart City Testbed Program,” an initiative allowing city agencies to collaborate with companies and academic institutions on pilots that will primarily operate in public spaces. “New York City has a new tool to keep up with major advances in urban technology ...
Federal infrastructure investments buoy engineering and …
WEBAug 14, 2023 · Major engineering, design and construction companies reported strong revenues in the recent quarter as money from federal infrastructure legislation reached cities, states and transportation authorities, enabling them to sign contracts with these firms. AECOM, Jacobs, Parsons, Tutor Perini and WSP saw revenues up …
What are the top 10 US smart cities in 2024?
WEBMay 30, 2024 · The city with the best smart city infrastructure: Austin. The analysis cites the city’s high average broadband download speed and the fact that it is home to 35 artificial intelligence companies per 100,000 people. The greenest city: Kansas City, Missouri. The sustainability category factors in metrics related to air pollution, tree coverage ...