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As industries have left derelict buildings behind in areas of Birmingham, Alabama, grocery stores have also left. That creates what are referred to as "food deserts" – areas where residents have no nearby access to healthy food choices. Supermarkets...
Article - 07/30/2014
Active Region(s): Main, North America, Compassionate Cities
Category: Food and Water, Built environment, Health and human services, Transportation
Council Lead Partner National Grid is rolling out a new energy management platform to some of its gas and electric customers in the northeastern United States, helping them to cut their energy costs and helping the utility better manage the load...
Article - 07/30/2014
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Energy, Citizen engagement, Connectivity
An interesting look at how satisfied residents of 79 European cities are about various aspects of their lives is revealed in an interactive data blog on The Guardian website. It's based on a report just released by the Office for National Statistics...
Article - 07/30/2014
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Health and human services, Public safety and security
In May, the Smart Cities Council reported that a new ISO standard gives cities a common performance yardstick. Over the coming weeks we will explore this important new specification from the International Standards Organization (ISO) in depth, with...
Article - 07/30/2014
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Smart City Concepts, Policy and leadership, Policy frameworks and tools
The July/August 2014 issue of Electric Perspectives features an article by Council Chairman Jesse Berst on the need for cities to have a utility partner in their quest to be smart and sustainable. Below is a brief excerpt; you can click here to read...
Article - 07/25/2014
Active Region(s): Main, North America