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The Smart Cities Revolution Happened, but Cities Were Left Out of Loop
Cities have transformed in profound ways, but more recent changes were the last part of a series of technology waves.
L.A. Wins Round One in Battle With Uber Over Privacy and Data
Los Angeles and Uber bike-share subsidiary Jump are in a protracted legal battle over the city's data sharing requirements.
The Final Major Holdout in North America Finally Welcomes Uber and Lyft
After a brief appearance in 2012, ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft had yet to touch down in Vancouver, British Columbia. That changed on January 24.
Uber Launches 'City Mobility Campaign' to Advocate for Safer Streets
Uber enters the safe streets advocacy fray by offering a new publicly available data tool and launching a coordinated advocacy campaign.
'We Live in Cities of the Cloud': Transformation of the Urban World in the On-Demand Age
On-demand technology has vastly transformed cities by changing everything from the way we shop and travel to how markets target and serve us.
Travis Kalanick, Uber's Controversial Founder, Finally Leaves the Company
The announcement finally severs the ties between the ride-hailing company and its founder and former CEO.
Adaptive Reuse Contributes to Ambitious Development Momentum in Dallas' Deep Ellum
With a massive development project called The Epic already under construction as a future home for Uber, a Dallas developer is turning its attention to nearby sites.
Noise Complaints Spike in Brooklyn After Uber Launches Helicopter Service to JFK
One person's ticket out of traffic and transit is another person's recurring headache.
Seattle Raising Taxes on Uber and Lyft Rides
A new 57-cent tax will help fund affordable housing and a few transportation programs in Seattle.
Study: Uber Might Have Curbed Drunk Driving, But Not Drunks
A news study raises questions about the public health effects of the widespread availability of a ride enabled by companies like Uber and Lyft—while it's easier to avoid drunk driving, it's also easier to drink.
Uber Could Record Rides in the U.S.
Uber wants to launch a program in the United States soon that would allow users to consent to an audio recording of their ride.
Uber's Self-Driving Cars Couldn’t Detect People Outside of Crosswalks
The National Transportation Safety Board has released documents related to the Tempe, Arizona, crash that killed a person, highlighting what went wrong with the driverless technology.
Boston-Area Bikeshare Findings Help Identify Planning Priorities
An analysis of Lime bikeshare data from Boston suburbs is providing useful information about travel behavior and trends.
JUMP, Uber's Bike and Scooter Rental Business, Creates Privacy Controversy in L.A.
The battle over privacy data will move to court, as Uber and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation has been able to work out their differences regarding the use of the city's mobility data specification.
The Uber Story
A new book traces the path of the influential mobility company from its earliest days and through its many organizational and leadership ups and downs.
Development Momentum for the East Side of Dallas
In addition to Uber announcing a major expansion to the Deep Ellum neighborhood in Dallas, other projects are popping up all over the East Side of Dallas, including an entirely new community of 40 homes.
Uber Expands Availability of Helicopter Rides to JFK
Anyone with the Uber app, proximity to Lower Manhattan, and cash to spare can take a helicopter ride to JFK.
Ride-Hailing Tax to Fund Affordable Housing on the Table in Seattle
Seattle would join cities like New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. in taxing rides with companies like Uber and Lyft. Seattle would use some of that revenue to fund affordable housing projects.
Uber's Complicated Story
Since its founding a decade ago, Uber has reshaped the world through a trajectory of highs and lows.
Flying Taxi Skepticism
A ride-hailing company that lost $5.2 billion in one quarter wants to launch a flying taxi service. According to this op-ed, cities should concentrate on expanding existing public transit systems instead of wasting time and money on pipe dreams.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
