- April 19, 2024
- Civic Data
The Washington Post: See how much nature you have access to in your neighborhood and city
A new startup employs satellite imagery and data to quantify health-supporting nature in urban environments, revealing disparities in access across different demographics. It underscores the importance of planting trees in cities to enhance health outcomes, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods, and using data-driven metrics to measure improvements in urban nature access.
Facilities Dive: How cities are building out public EV charging infrastructure
This article discusses the projected rise of EVs in the US and corresponding need for an extensive charging infrastructure; estimates suggest the necessity of around 1.2 million publicly accessible charging units by 2030 to support the expected 30 to 42 million EVs. This article outlines work being done in cities such as Phoenix, Boston, New York City, and San Diego to actively implement plans to expand EV charging infrastructure, often through partnerships with private companies and utilizing rebate programs.
The Urban Institute: Equitable Climate Migration Planning Requires New Evidence and Investments
The complexities of climate migration, in the context of worsening climate change impacts, means that community groups, planners, and policymakers must have a better understanding of the issue to prepare for increased migration. This article points out that cities will need new data, increased planning resources, and robust policy frameworks to address the challenges and opportunities presented by climate migration, focusing on the unique drivers, impacts, and needs of both climate migrants and the receiving communities.
Stanford University HAI: AI Index and 2024 Report
The new report from Stanford University’s Human-centered Artificial Intelligence group comprehensively assesses the rapid progress of AI across various domains including technical achievements, ethical considerations, and policy and governance frameworks. The research incorporates data from diverse sources, including academic, private, and non-profit sectors, alongside self-collected data and original analyses, making it the most comprehensive edition of the yearly reports.
Government Technology: Federal Climate Change Grants Fund Data-Driven Resiliency
This article outlines how transportation initiatives are using technology to improve resiliency and sustainability amid climate change, in large part through funding from the federal PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program. Projects span 37 states and territories and include data-driven approaches such as vulnerability assessments, weather monitoring systems, flood predictive models, and resilience improvement plans.
