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Islands of the World Get Their Own Smart Congress

After six years of successful Smart City Expo World Congresses in Barcelona, the island of Majorca will host one that focuses exclusively on islands. It will focus on technology and innovation, and address unique challenges islands face.

March 25, 2017 - Cities of the Future

American Imperialism, Islands and Bird Droppings

A Columbia professor finds an obscure 1856 document that created the legal precedents that allowed the United States to seize and hold islands, and it all ties back to bird poop.

October 4, 2010 - CABINET

Treasure Island A Future Atlantis?

The City of San Francisco recently inked a deal to purchase the man-made Treasure Island sitting in its bay. But some wonder if an island threatened by rising sea levels was really such a smart buy.

December 28, 2009 - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Claims Treasure Island

The City of San Francisco has secured a deal with the U.S. Navy to purchase Treasure Island, a man-made island in the middle of San Francisco Bay. The city has broad plans to redevelop the site.

December 19, 2009 - San Francisco Chronicle

The Hawaiian Energy Islands

The islands of Hawaii are proving to be a laboratory for renewable energy projects, playing host to a variety of pilot projects that could end up paving the way for the rest of the country's transition to an energy menu with more renewable options.

September 16, 2009 - The New York Times

Cities Without Cars

This slideshow form Mother Nature Network shows seven globa cities that are completely free of cars.

August 2, 2009 - Mother Nature Network

A City Without Cars

Michigan's Mackinac Island has been car-free since 1898. GOOD Magazine pays a visit to the island and finds that far from being Luddite, the island is very progressive, from extensive wifi to hydroelectric power.

May 12, 2009 - GOOD Magazine

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