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A Tale of Two Technology Cities
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Can Tel Aviv or Moscow recreate the Silicon Valley? Two radically different but interesting approaches: blank slate or focusing on processes that are already happening independently? [read more]
What lies ahead for 'driverless' cars?
Yes, you read it here first, driving can save fuel. Well, not just any sort of driving- Road trains, autonomous vehicles, and all manner of driver assist options will soon make commutes somewhat more efficient, and certainly less exhausting. [read more]
Consumers Are Getting Closer to Food Traceability
The topic of food safety hits the national airways every time there’s a major product recall or an unsafe practice is revealed. Recently, it’s “pink slime” that’s the hot food subject right now. Every time these stories hit the national media, I’m reminded of something: consumers don’t know enough about where their food comes from and how it’s made. [read more]
Tune in on Tuesday: Energy Innovations Conference
Next Tuesday, the Sustainable Cities Collective will be live streaming a conference from the George Washington University that will feature innovations in energy, climate and sustainability.Top thought-leaders from government, academia and industry will participate in “GW Moving the Planet Forward,” a symposium that will find and... [read more]
Why Do Green Schools Matter? -- Part 1
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Last week, I had the opportunity to tour one of my firm’s recently completed school projects, London Middle School and learned that they have seen a 30% improvement in teacher attendance in the new school than they had in the old middle school. [read more]
Flipping the Smart Grid Switch in Vermont
To get an idea of the promise and possibility of the “smart grid,” look no further than what’s happening in the small New England state of Vermont. With multiple energy sources and a clear focus on the environment spanning many years, Vermont continues to lead the path for other states looking to become “smarter.” Since creating the... [read more]
Animal Hospital Goes Hi-Tech to Reunite Pets with Owners
New Haven Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine and SeeClickFix proudly announce an innovative partnership to reunite missing pets with their owners. The hospital will leverage our place-based reporting platform and open-source mapping technology to track lost and found animals in southern Connecticut. From Norwalk and Newtown to... [read more]
A Tall Building Bible for Urbanists
Recent reports and coverage show that the skyscraper is very much alive in the post-9/11 world, despite recession and lowrise alternatives to modern urban development. Hence the timely release of consulting engineer Kate Ascher’s new book, The Heights: Anatomy of a Skyscraper (Penguin Press, 2011), a remarkably plain-language... [read more]
What’s a Store Anyway? The Rise of the Mobile Shopper
This post is written by John Squire Director, Product Management, Enterprise Marketing Management Group IBM Industry SolutionsAround this time last year, Susan Etlinger, an analyst with Altimeter Group, said something that stopped me in my tracks. In the context of discussing e-commerce, Susan asked, “what’s a store, anyway?”Not that... [read more]
The Smart Grid’s Grassroots Appeal
It’s important to present smart grid programs as attractive to local stakeholders rather than giving the impression they are a top-down imposition. Smart metering programs have already suffered from a lack of customer-friendly communication. Because some customers believe smart meters benefit utilities more than consumers, programs have met with resistance. [read more]
Zipcar Launches Facebook App
Are you watching your friends make weekend plans through your Facebook news feed? Are you afraid you’re going to miss out on the action? Well, don’t worry because you’ll never miss a weekend of fun with Zipcar’s new Facebook application! Yesterday, car sharing company Zipcar launched “Reserve a Zipcar” Facebook application to further... [read more]
Introducing City Governments to Cloud Computing
One of the advantages of social media and web 2.0 technologies are their relatively low cost of use. Part of the reason for this derives from the use of “cloud computing” – which shifts data and software from desktop PCs and servers to the Internet (the cloud is just a metaphor for the Internet and its networked typology). This allows for many individuals and organizations to utilize computing infrastructure that they might not otherwise be able to afford or maintain on their own to access and deliver files and applications to anyone with access to the Internet. [read more]
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Webinar: ISO 20121 - Sustainability & Event Management
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Transformation Through Technology: Delivering Better Public Services
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Sustainability and Affordable Housing: an Interactive Charrette
When: Sat, 2012-06-02 11:00
Tourism and Sustainable Futures: Beyond 2015
When: Fri, 2012-06-15 09:00
Public Sector Leadership: driving cultural change
When: Thu, 2012-06-21 14:36
Youth Policy Summit on Urban Sustainability at UC Denver
When: Sun, 2012-06-24 12:00
“Ever since it appeared in The Road. Braddock has been on my radar for some time. They have been working hard up there for a long time. Very good to see the community pushed into the spotlight. Looking forward to watching this series of articles!”
“I don't walk by choice. My vision forced me to give up my car years ago. I won't lie, I miss being able to drive. I hate the bus, though Santa Clara's VTA is one of the best systems in the country. But I am able to get around. And I walk to shop, sometimes as far as 3 miles away. Sometimes I take the bus back, sometimes I just walk back. This changes ...”