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Toll Express Lanes Speed Up Controversy
Mary Jander 5/23/2013 1 comment
New toll express lanes are forcing cities to examine how they're coping with burgeoning traffic.

Carbon War Room Wants M2M to Save Cities Energy
Pablo Valerio 5/23/2013 Post a comment
Gathering data through machine-to-machine technology can benefit cities, but we must use this tech wisely and within reason.

What's Working (& Not) in Disaster Readiness
Mary Jander 5/22/2013 2 comments
This week's horrific disaster in Moore, Oklahoma, illustrates what's working and what's not working in urban disaster preparedness.

Lisbon Lives, Alive & Limping
City Diaries 5/22/2013 3 comments
In Campo Pequeno, the fight inside the ring is all too reminiscent of the everyday struggle for the people of Lisbon.

Investing in Digital Networks Isn't Enough
Rich Heap 5/22/2013 4 comments
Investing in high-speed digital networks isn't enough to become a world-leading digital city. You need to invest in skills for individuals and businesses, too.

CO2 Exceeds 400ppm, but Who's Counting?
Projjal Dutta 5/22/2013 9 comments
Signs of climate change are in abundance, but political figures like New Jersey governor Chris Christie will still do all they can to deny it.

Why Barcelona Is Targeting Russians
Susan Llewelyn Leach 5/22/2013 4 comments
Despite the poor economy, tourism is up in Barcelona, thanks largely to Russian visitors.

Cities Enter Food Truck Wars
Alan Reiter 5/21/2013 44 comments
Food trucks are a win for consumers, but restaurants, by and large, hate them, and cities are caught in the middle.

London Needs 24-Hour Tube Service
Michael Joseph 5/21/2013 21 comments
A 24-hour Tube service is an obvious, and necessary, next step for London.

May Design Series Looks to the Future
Rich Heap 5/20/2013 8 comments
Future Cities will lead two discussions at the May Design Series in London on issues affecting housing and streets in a rapidly populating world.

California: The Poster Child for Urban Woes
Mary Jander 5/20/2013 13 comments
California's urban areas face a range of challenges. How they're solved will help cities worldwide surmount or avoid the same pitfalls.

Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
Pablo Valerio 5/20/2013 20 comments
Cellular data has the potential to be very valuable to cities, but providers are making it difficult for cities to obtain it.

Our Cities Need More Than Iconic Offices
Rich Heap 5/17/2013 21 comments
A building needs to be more than a great addition to a city's skyline, thought leaders said at the BCO conference in Madrid today.

Je Pense que Je Vais Être Malade
City Diaries 5/17/2013 12 comments
Croissants in Paris never sounded less appealing.

5 City Roofs & How They Grow
Mary Jander 5/17/2013 22 comments
Green roofs are among the hippest and most interesting trends in urban architecture.

Sustainable Cities Must Cater to Those Who Came First
Shane Fernandez 5/17/2013 12 comments
City planners, governments, and citizens alike have a moral and business obligation to build cities that work for the elderly.

BCO Speakers Rally for Trains & Planes
Rich Heap 5/16/2013 6 comments
Speakers at the BCO event in Madrid have rallied behind building HS2 in the UK and expanding Heathrow; but the need for both require evidence and political will.

Cities Need a System for Crowdsourced Evidence
Jason Cheung 5/16/2013 20 comments
As crowdsourced evidence becomes increasingly important to city law enforcement, a system is badly needed to handle user-generated submissions.

Survey: No Rush to Green Datacenters
Mary Jander 5/16/2013 3 comments
Results of a survey by Future Cities and Schneider Electric reveal that most organizations don't have green datacenters and have no plans to get them.

My Friend, Cristiano Ronaldo
City Diaries 5/16/2013 14 comments
A visit to Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium is packed with children and vanity.

New Yorkers Enraged, Delusional Over Bike Sharing
Nicole Ferraro 5/15/2013 37 comments
Bike-share terminals have started to appear in New York City, causing mass hysteria and irrational anger.

Foundation Nudges Cities on Resilience
Mary Jander 5/15/2013 10 comments
The Rockefeller Foundation has created a program to encourage cities worldwide to plan better disaster resilience.

As Rural Hospitals Die, Cities Must Step Up
Andrew Froehlich 5/15/2013 10 comments
Rural medical practices are dying out, and doctors are migrating to metropolitan areas for employment. But solutions are needed for those who can't get to the city for treatment.

Beware the Bear Dance
City Diaries 5/15/2013 12 comments
Dancing bears can be threatening, and expensive.

Changing Offices to Homes Is Tough but Crucial
Rich Heap 5/14/2013 15 comments
Britain's office, residential, and construction sectors could all benefit from government plans to convert offices into homes. But carrying out these conversions is far from straightforward.

Cities Try to Import Economic Renewal
Mary Jander 5/14/2013 6 comments
As populations decline in some cities, councils are seeking answers in immigration.

Mayors: Tweet With Caution
Alan Reiter 5/14/2013 39 comments
Many mayors are now using Twitter to communicate with the public, but it's important to do so with caution.

Why Cities Lead Big-Data Analytics
Mary Jander 5/13/2013 3 comments
Big-data analytics is a confusing compound term perhaps best illustrated by cities' tech efforts.

Electric Cars Don't Mean 'Zero Emissions'
Projjal Dutta 5/13/2013 16 comments
Let's stop equating 'electric vehicles' with 'zero emissions.' It's simply fiction.

Why London Needs an Expanded Heathrow
Rich Heap 5/10/2013 31 comments
The House of Commons' Transport Committee has called on the government to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport. After 10 years of arguing, let's get on with it.

Three More Cartoon Caption Winners Revealed!
Nicole Ferraro 5/10/2013 5 comments
Here are some caption winners from March and April!

Calling the Dogs on Animal Welfare
Mary Jander 5/10/2013 22 comments
Managing homeless animals demands the right priorities and solid public-private partnerships.

Gentrification Can't Save Our Shops
Rich Heap 5/9/2013 14 comments
UK high streets tsar Mary Portas starred in the first episode of her new series on Tuesday, about reinvigorating high streets. But it missed some big issues.

What Cities Need to Solve Water Shortages
Mary Jander 5/9/2013 20 comments
Cities running low on water must look outside the city, to nearby farms, to solve their shortages.

Join Us for Radio With Boston's Brian Swett at 2 PM ET
Nicole Ferraro 5/9/2013 Post a comment
Boston's chief of energy and the environment will be our radio guest today at 2:00 p.m. ET. Please join us.

Cities Must Wage War on Counterfeit Components
Shane Fernandez 5/8/2013 14 comments
Cities must offer smart incentives to the businesses that are fighting against counterfeit electronics components.

Don't Feel Bad if Horrible Pubs Die
Rich Heap 5/8/2013 25 comments
British pubs are closing at a rate of 26 a week. The UK government and community groups are trying to help stop this, but we shouldn't try to save them all.

How the Dead Challenge Our Cities
Mary Jander 5/7/2013 23 comments
The issue of human remains remains challenging in most urban areas worldwide.

Boston's Energy Chief Talks Climate, Cities & Collaboration
Nicole Ferraro 5/7/2013 3 comments
Boston's Chief of Environment and Energy Brian Swett will join Future Cities for a live digital audio show on Thursday, May 9, at 2:00 p.m. Please tune in!

Ancient Tradition Forces New Life for City Trams
Pablo Valerio 5/7/2013 14 comments
Cities are benefiting from Rapid Charge Accumulator (ACR) technology, thanks to the city of Seville, which used the tech to avoid having its trams collide with statues.

A Vision for Offices in 2050
Rich Heap 5/6/2013 23 comments
Offices are being changed by the needs to incorporate new technology, and design funky workplaces that employees love.

Philly Navy Yard Gets Green Makeover
Susan Fogarty 5/6/2013 8 comments
Penn State is heading up work to construct and revamp buildings at the Philadelphia Navy Yard that will be used for public education and outreach for energy-efficient building technology.

Hope for US Transit Under Anthony Foxx
Projjal Dutta 5/3/2013 2 comments
As mayor of Charlotte, Anthony Foxx was an advocate of public transit. Let's hope he brings that same enthusiasm to the Department of Transportation.

Shining a Light on Smart Lamp Posts
Alan Reiter 5/3/2013 25 comments
Smart lamp posts could benefit cities, even bringing in additional revenue. But the privacy risks are real and can't be ignored.

UK Court Rules on Deadly Air Pollution
Rich Heap 5/2/2013 14 comments
The UK's Supreme Court ruled that the government is in breach of EU targets on air pollution, which kills 29,000 UK citizens each year.

African Infrastructure Obsession Misses the Point
Nancy Odendaal 5/2/2013 25 comments
Large infrastructure projects in African cities may look sexy, but they're not what's needed by the general population.

A Communication of Color
City Diaries 5/2/2013 18 comments
A visit to Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum reveals an artistry that can't be communicated in print.

A Tech City Grows in Barcelona
Pablo Valerio 5/2/2013 17 comments
An emerging business district in Barcelona is transforming the ancient city into a tech and innovation hub.

When a Smart City Is in a Stupid Country
Boyd Cohen 5/1/2013 30 comments
Buenos Aires has the potential to be a smart city, but it's unfortunately being held back by the stupid policies of its national government.

Clouds, Collocation Gain Popularity in Cities
Mary Jander 5/1/2013 2 comments
A recent industry survey highlights the shift toward the use of cloud and collocation services in urban areas.

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