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Public SafetyChallenge statementBecome the safest, high-profile city in America TopicsSafe Neighborhoods and BusinessesEffective and efficient delivery of law enforcement, fire and medical, and judicial servicesFeeling of individual safety and...
Article - 07/26/2018
Active Region(s): North America
When it comes to smart cities projects, there’s what people are saying and what people are doing. Our monthly Inside Look series tracks the latter by examining what cities are planning, soliciting and buying. Below, you’ll learn about some of the...
Article - 07/26/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Finance and procurement
What do you think of when you think of public safety? Most of the time, we tend to think of crime, but that’s just one part of the equation. Earthquakes, gas line ruptures, and so on can also put lives at risk.While the threats may be different,...
Article - 07/26/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Public safety and security
Traffic congestion is a major headache for many cities experiencing steady population growth, and several approaches are being tried to mitigate it. A new approach from the University of Nevada, Reno that involves traffic simulators is demonstrating...
Article - 07/26/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Transportation, Computing resources
Finding your way in an unfamiliar environment can be an unnerving experience and in many instances available signage isn't much help. Have you ever been in an airport shuttle and worried about whether it was the right one for your departure gate?...
Article - 07/26/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Built environment, Connectivity
I. Smart Communities DefinedSmart Communities are comprised of people who are committed to improving their community and working together to make smart decisions for the future. Those decisions include implementation of technological solutions that...
Article - 07/24/2018
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Focus area: MobilityChallenge statementSouthern Nevada’s population is currently just over 2 million residents and by 2045, it is projected to be close to 3 million. Our roadways are already reaching capacity and we simply cannot continue to build...
Article - 07/24/2018
Active Region(s): Main, North America
TIMETOPICS 8:00 amRegistration8:30 amWelcoming Remarks8:45 amWorkshop Introduction8:55 amSouthern Nevada Smart Cities Vision9:25 amSetting the Smart Cities Context – Tools, Tips and Best Practices10:00 amBREAK10:20 amDeep Dive Briefing Topic 1:...
Article - 07/24/2018
Active Region(s): Main, North America
While rental housing costs are rising in many cities and affordable housing is scarce, renters are still becoming increasingly inclined to favor sustainable design and green features in the homes they choose — to the point that they now take those...
Article - 07/19/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Shelter, Built environment
We’re often asked, “What is the smartest city?” It’s an impossible question to answer, although our Readiness Challenge winners are a good place to start. The reason it’s such an impossible question is that people rarely agree on the criteria. Are...
Article - 07/19/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Citizen engagement