From open data portals to speed cameras, practical digital tools are reshaping city services — and oversight needs to catch up.

Mojang is ending the obfuscation of Minecraft Java Edition's code very soon, which will make it easier than ever to create ...

Swiftbuild.ai, an artificial intelligence developer, announced it has helped to cut zoning review times for single-family homes in Hernando County, Florida, by as much as 93% — from 30 days to two.

Painting walls in light colors, insulating roofs, choosing medium-sized windows, and aligning buildings to the sun's path may seem like simple choices. But they could provide powerful defenses against ...

As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, here are three ways it is impacting housing funding for local governments. 1. Funding for previously approved grants is still available.

Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) are reshaping urban governance in India by using AI, IoT and data analytics for smarter, safer and more resilient cities. Integrated Command and Control ...

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Scientists have discovered what could be a breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, which slowly erodes memory, cognitive skills and ...

A southern city is turning to an innovative yet remarkably simple solution to excessive summer heat: cool roofs. The Grist reports that Atlanta has recently passed legislation that requires all new ...

New York City has 8.5 million people. Some feel like there isn’t enough room. But a city of islands isn’t growing. So where is everyone going to go? Supported by The city’s millions of residents are ...

Around my city, Halloween almost brings out as many “all in” people as Christmas when it comes to decorations. In fact, one house near me starts setting up in August and then keeps it going through ...

In the midst of its biggest and most critical annual production, Orlando’s Renaissance Theatre has been shut down by the city over fire-code violations, calling into question whether the theater will ...