Technology
Georgia's 'Highway of the Future' Gets a New Solar Array
A pilot project will install solar power along a highway through The Ray, a highway corridor named in memory of sustainable business pioneer Ray C. Anderson.
Airbnb Launches New Anti-Discrimination Policies
In an effort to curb the culture of discrimination enabled on its platform, Airbnb will roll out new features to ensure better service for minorities.
D.C.'s New Digital Kiosks an Innovation in the Urban 'Internet of Things'
Thirty new digital kiosks will soon be found on the streets of downtown Washington, D.C. The information flowing through those kiosks will be a two-way street.
8 Video Games Based on 'The Power Broker'
A game design competition based on the most famous biography of Robert Moses's life attracted more than 100 submissions from around the world.
No More Browsing the Internet at LinkNYC WiFi Kiosks
A cynical person might say that this is why we can't have nice things.
Could You Pass the Drone License Test?
The new exam is required nationwide for commercial use of drones.
A Proposed List of the 'First Principles of Urbanism'
The chief policy officer of Google's Sidewalk Labs proposes six first principles of urbanism to frame the potential impact of technology on urban environments.
The Bicyclists' Manifesto for an Autonomous Vehicle Future
"Policy goals" won't be enough to protect bicyclists once the cars start driving themselves. Strong standards will be necessary to govern the interactions between cars and bikes in an autonomous future.
The App That Puts Street Design Powers Into the Hands of Children
For the first time ever, Norway is crowdsourcing public safety information from kids—made possible through the powers of smart phones and gamification.
A Livestream of Jackson Hole's Town Square Goes Viral
The latest Internet sensation: daily life in the community of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
How Community Engagement Can Restore Trust in Government
Trust between the public and government agencies is low, and democracies are paralyzed without it. How can community engagement help restore trust? This post outlines the challenge and a process for solving it.
L.A. Metro's Innovation Chief on the Appeal of P3s
The Office of Extraordinary Innovation at Los Angeles Metro is just over a year old. KPCC checks in.
Google to Launch Rideshare in Bay Area
The service would operate through Waze, and take a different approach than Uber or Lyft.
Friday Funny: Sheep View Goes Where Google Street View Can't
Some local residents of the Faroe Islands created Sheep View 360 to document the 18 rocky islands that make up their home—and now Google is lending a hand.
The New Era of Planning Simulations
The continued improvement of digital technology should benefit evidence-based policy and decision-making. Welcome to a new era of planning simulations.
Why Autonomous Vehicles Probably Won't Induce Sprawl
There are a few good reasons why a worldwide fleet of autonomous vehicles will not necessarily lead to a new era of sprawl.
How Big Data Could Transform the Social Sciences
The Kavli HUMAN Project will collect data at an unprecedented scale—from the lives of 10,000 New Yorkers.
D.C. Metro to Test Free WiFi at Six Subway Stations
The beleaguered D.C.-area transit agency finally had something to talk about besides repair schedules, delays, and debt.
The Big Challenge for Driverless Cars: Convincing People to Give Up Control
The latest episode of TransitTrends, a serial YouTube show by moovel, examines the question of whether or not we're ready for autonomous vehicles.
Nextdoor, the Social Media Platform for Neighbors, Makes Changes to Reduce Racial Profiling
How Nextdoor responded to racial profiling on its platform should serve as an example to other forms of social media.
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
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
