Articles for Cities & Local Government

US and India to formulate smart city action plans in three months

The two countries held extensive talks on smart city development and agreed to set up city-wise task forces for making Vizag, Allahabad and Ajmer smart cities

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Venkaiah Naidu to states: ‘Are you ready?’

The Urban Development Minister says that building smart cities is a daunting a task but doable; seeks to motivate states

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States show the way forward on building smart cities

At end of two-day consultation, suggest two-stage selection of cities, fixed tenures for Mayors, municipal cadres and diverse financing models

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In a first, CPWD ‘Maintenance Charter’ seeks to enhance service delivery

The public sector construction major has committed to time frames to attend to complaints in 53 cities

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7 Ways Self-Driving Cars Could Impact States and Localities

A transportation network where cars and trucks no longer need drivers seems tantalizingly close but what of the upcoming challenges?

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10 Drivers of Smart City Planning in 2015

A government advisory firm presents its top 10 imperatives and predictions to help local governments stay abreast of smart city business and technology requirements, the Internet of Things and resilience among them.

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