Cape Town, South Africa came close, saved by a rainfall, from running out of water in early 2018. Climate change brings water shortages to many areas in the Middle East and Africa. America is not immune from water shortages. Polluted water strikes closer to home with Flint, Michigan as an example. In America population growth… Read More
2015 Digital Cities: Winners Experiment with Forward-Thinking Tech Projects
“The 2015 Digital Cities Survey results are in. Dozens of cities were selected by a judging panel at the Center for Digital Government as the most strategic, efficient and innovative guardians of public-sector tech in the nation. The top-ranked cities will received an award in recognition of their achievements on Nov. 5 at the annual National… Read More
Boston Olympics Needs Infrastructure, How About the HYPERLOOP
Boston is divided about the possibility of hosting the Summer Olympics in 2024. Public concerns fall into three categories : How much will it cost? Will it distract from other priorities? What do we get out of this deal? The cost estimates range from $5 b with no cost from the citizenry to $20 b. … Read More