Technology
Technology Improves Traffic Reports
As cell phones, GPS systems, dashboard computers, and roadside sensors create more accurate traffic reports, the ubiqituous AM radio helicopter traffic report could be a thing of the past.
The Future Of Transit: The Stackable Car?
MIT's Smart Cities team proposes a "stackable car" to be used as part of a public transportation program, much like those bicycle-sharing programs in Europe. [Includes photos.]
Solar Permitting Fees Plummet After Study Shows Wide Cost Discrepancies
The Global Warming & Energy Committee of the Sierra Club chapter in Silicon Valley decide to highlight the excessive permitting charges of some local cities... and results happen.
Greener Taxis in NYC
Just in time for the transit strike, we learn that Big Apple taxis will be cleaner and more energy efficient -- and the SUVs should be able to handle the increased passenger loads as well.
New York Citywide Broadband Under Study
New York City officials are looking at using wireless or some other technology to get the city's roughly 8 million citizens access to affordable broadband.
Should Cities Provide Free WiFi For Economic Development?
Telecommunications giant BellSouth withdraws an offer to the city to use one of its buildings to house the city's police department after New Orleans officials announce a plan to provide free citywide Wi-Fi to stimulate economic development.
Mexico's Textile City Dies Slow Death
Three years ago, Mexico's Textile City had dreams of competing with Asia for the garment industry -- but the dreams have turned to dust.
Top 'Digital Cities' In 2005
The Center for Digital Government has posted the results of its survey, which examines how well city governments use technology to help its citizens.
First Transit System To Go Wireless
San Francisco's BART becomes the first transit system in the nation to offer wireless access on all underground trains.
Virtual Real Estate Boom
Virtual property invester who bought a virtual island existing only within an online computer game has recouped his investment by selling virtual land and collecting taxes for mining and hunting.
Toledo: From Industrial Heartland To Wireless Mecca
America's fifth most 'unwired' city is an example of emerging technology going mainstream, and its potential economic development impact.
A Glimpse Of The Future of Transportation
Technology and transportation experts meet in San Francisco for the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress.
Designing The School Of The Future
A new Los Angele charter school is an incubator for new ideas and new approaches to teaching -- and learning -- technology.
URISA Event Applauds Post-Katrina GIS Efforts
43rd annual conference of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) recognized the contributions of GISCorp volunteers for their support in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Anaheim Jumps On Wireless Bandwagon
Anaheim, CA, home of Disneyland, follows the lead of Philadelphia, and selects EarthLink, Inc. to build a 50-square-mile municipal WiFi network.
Rural India Trying To Jump On The Info-Tech Bandwagon
Information technology is finally trickling into rural india but faces major hurdles of inadequate infrastructure, content and usability.
Escaping From High-Rises
For escape from high-rises, it's high tech to the rescue. An 'executive chute' is one of many innovations on the market. Some doubt if 'last-resort' systems work.
Three Technology Startups Take On Gridlock
MIT's Technology review examines Traffic.com, Inrix, and Circumnav Networks -- three startup firms that offer sophisticated, real-time traffic information.
URISA 2005 Annual Conference Photos
Spatial information professionals gather at the 43rd Annual Conference of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association being held in Kansas City, MO.
Wi-Fi For All?
Google's interest in providing wi-fi for San Francisco is good news for municipal wireless.
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.
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Nashville Planning Department
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
