Smart Cities Dive Archives - Page 7 of 11

Update Published 13 June 2026 4 min read Priya Hart

Lime Expands E-Bike and E-Scooter Services in Select Cities

Micromobility operator Lime is enhancing its e-bike and e-scooter offerings in cities hosting major sporting events, drawing on experience from previous large-scale…

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Urbanism

Update Published 15 June 2026 5 min read Clara Whitfield

US Cities Face New Pressure Over Immigration Enforcement as Federal Funding Shifts

A new US law alters federal funding priorities, potentially increasing scrutiny on cities that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement.

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Urbanism

Update Published 11 June 2026 3 min read Priya Hart

Cities Tap AI for Faster Permitting, With Federal Funding Available

Local governments can apply for up to $3 million in grants to implement artificial intelligence systems for building and land use permitting,…

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Urbanism

Update Published 13 June 2026 4 min read Jonah Mercer

Pedestrian Fatality Rates Remain High Across US Cities, Study Finds

A new study from Smart Growth America reveals that pedestrian death rates have continued to rise in most major US cities over…

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High Streets Public Space Urbanism

Update Published 10 June 2026 4 min read Clara Whitfield

FEMA Faces Scrutiny Over Disaster Preparedness Ahead of Peak Season

A new report highlights concerns over staffing, leadership vacancies, and federal-state relations, while the agency's acting administrator asserts readiness for hurricane and…

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Urbanism

Update Published 12 June 2026 5 min read Jonah Mercer

Seattle Social Housing Initiative Moves Forward with First Building Purchase

Seattle's ambitious social housing program has taken a significant step, with the Social Housing Developer agreeing to purchase its first building and…

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Housing Affordability Social Housing Urbanism