Smart Cities Require Better Digital Privacy Planning
We’ve moved beyond the initial excitement about the sizzle of smart cities. The basic idea—much heralded but limited so far in practical application—is to...
Sunday Video: EPCOT–Yesterday’s City of Tomorrow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hqLo4J6mrQ
Dave Amos looks at Walt Disney's unrealized tomorrow city plans (known as "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow" or "EPCOT"), which were largely Modernist delusions...
Sunday Video: The Fight to Rethink (and Reinvent) Nuclear Power
https://youtu.be/poPLSgbSO6k
In this video, Vox looks at the promise of the new generation of nuclear energy and technology. While many still fear meltdowns and are...
Sound Transit Launches New Link Real-Time Arrival Information at Stations
Link light rail passengers just got a big improvement. On Tuesday, Sound Transit launched new real-time arrival information at light rail stations to provide...
How Will Emerging Mobility Technologies Reshape Seattle’s Right-of-Way?
Meet Veemo, an electric assist vehicle that advertises itself as "bike share meets car share." From a legal and technical standpoint, Veemo is an...
City Council Passes Electric Vehicle-Ready Legislation for Off-Street Parking
On Monday, the Seattle City Council passed legislation to require to much of new development in the city to provide electric vehicle-ready (EV) equipment....
Transit App Improves Real-time Arrival Info, Including For Community Transit
Transit App rolled out some updates recently. A few weeks ago, Transit App deployed real-time arrival information for Community Transit-operated routes. This means popular...
Will a New Innovation Advisory Council Result in Seattle Adopting More Smart City Technologies?
Mayor Durkan is looking to local tech talent to address pressing issues, but the City's commitment to data privacy may limit the reach of...