Newark partners with Hailo to accelerate edge AI innovation
July 25, 2026
By Stephen Law
Newark has announced a new global partnership with Hailo, an edge artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker, to expand access to high-performance AI solutions for customers worldwide.
Through the collaboration, Newark will offer Hailo’s AI products via their global distribution network, e-commerce platforms, and engineering community, enabling engineers, developers, and enterprises to integrate advanced edge AI capabilities into their edge designs more efficiently and at scale.
“Partnering with Hailo further strengthens Newark’s commitment to delivering leading-edge technologies that help our customers accelerate innovation,” said Jose Lok, Global Product Category Director – Onboard Components & SBC at Newark.“Hailo’s high-performance AI solutions bring powerful edge AI capabilities to a wide range of applications, and we are excited to make these technologies more accessible to customers globally.”
Hailo’s AI processors deliver data centre-class performance for edge devices with exceptional power efficiency. The partnership will support customers in developing next-generation AI applications across industries, including physical AI, smart cities, industrial automation, logistics, automotive, and intelligent retail — helping meet the growing demand for intelligent, connected, and sustainable solutions.
Jul 25, 2026 · via ept.ca
How Fiber Networks Enable Smart Cities and a Green Economy Oyi International., Ltd. [https://www.oyii.net/about-oyi/] is a dynamic and innovative fibre optic cable company based in Shenzhen, China. Since its inception in 2006, OYI has been dedicated to providing world-class fibre optic products and solutions to businesses and individuals across the globe. Our Technology R&D department has more than 20 specialized staff committed to developing innovative technologies and providing high-quality products and services. We export our products to 143 countries and have established long-term partnerships with 268 clients.The Foundation of Tomorrow's Cities As urban populations continue to grow and environmental concerns take centre stage, cities worldwide are seeking innovative solutions to become smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. At the heart of this transformation lies a critical infrastructure component: fiber optic networks. These high-speed, reliable communication backbones are not just enabling the technologies that power smart cities-they are also driving the transition toward a greener, more sustainable global economy. In this article, we explore how fiber optic networks serve as the invisible infrastructure behind smart city initiatives and contribute significantly to environmental sustainability goals. From intelligent traffic management to remote work capabilities that reduce carbon emissions, the impact of fiber connectivity is profound and far-reaching. Image: https://www.oyii.net/uploads/2_147_Aerial_View_Sustainable_City.png 1. Fiber Optic Networks: The Nervous System of Smart Cities A smart city integrates digital technologies into urban infrastructure to improve the quality of life for citizens, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce resource consumption. However, none of these smart applications-from IoT sensors to AI-powered analytics-can function without a robust, high-bandwidth, low-latency communication network. This is where fibre optic cables come into play. 1.1 Unmatched Bandwidth and Speed Unlike traditional copper-based networks, fiber optic technology transmits data as pulses of light through thin strands of glass or plastic optical fibres. This allows fiber networks to carry
Jul 25, 2026 · via openpr.com
Picture a city engineer watching tomorrow’s rush hour before a single car hits the road. They reroute traffic around a jam that hasn’t happened yet, or watch a storm push water across streets that are, for now, perfectly dry. That isn’t science fiction. It’s the everyday promise of a fast-growing branch of smart city technology called the digital twin. A digital twin is a living, virtual copy of a real place, fed by a constant stream of data and run forward to see what’s likely to happen next. Build one for an entire metro area and you get what researchers call digital twin cities: working models of streets, buildings and traffic that planners can experiment on safely, long before they pour concrete or close a real lane. Here’s how it works, where it’s already running and what it still can’t do. What Does It Mean for a City to “See” the Future? No city can literally see what’s coming. What it can do is build a digital twin: a virtual replica of a physical system, fed by real-time data, that engineers run forward to test what’s likely to happen. That lets them try fixes before committing to them in real life. Researchers define a digital twin as a virtual replica of a physical object, system or process that uses real-time data to simulate its behavior. Scale that idea up from a single machine to a neighborhood or a whole metro area, and you arrive at the terms that run through this field. Digital Twin A data-connected virtual copy of a real thing, from a bridge to an entire city, that updates as its real-world counterpart changes. Virtual City Model A 3D, data-rich representation of a place: its streets, buildings and movement. It’s detailed enough to run experiments on, not only
Jul 24, 2026 · via ucf.edu
For many years, the success of urban transport systems has been measured through indicators such as passenger volumes, commercial speed, travel time reductions, and network coverage. While these metrics remain important, they are no longer sufficient. In a context of rapid urbanization and increasing pressure from climate change, transport must be understood as a strategic tool for fostering economic development, social inclusion, and the sustainability of our cities. Latin America is one of the most urbanized regions in the world, with more than 80% of its population living in urban areas. Globally, nearly 70% of the world's population is expected to live in cities by 2050. This trend presents significant challenges: urban expansion toward the outskirts, longer commuting distances, traffic congestion, air pollution, and mounting pressure on existing infrastructure. Countries such as Mexico, Colombia, and Peru consistently rank among those experiencing the highest levels of traffic congestion. Against this backdrop, transport planning can no longer be developed independently of urban development. This need has given rise to the concept of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), a planning strategy that promotes the concentration of housing, employment, commercial activities, and public services around high-capacity transit corridors. The goal is to create more compact, walkable, and sustainable cities, where mobility serves as an enabler of development rather than simply a public service. International experience demonstrates that transport projects generate impacts that extend far beyond mobility itself. In Colombia, for example, the TransMilenio system transformed the way millions of people move around Bogotá and reshaped part of the city's urban structure. At the same time, it provided an important lesson: building transport infrastructure alone is not enough to ensure balanced urban development. To fully unlock its potential, investments in mobility must be coordinated with land-use planning, housing policies, public space improvements, and economic development strategies. For
Jul 24, 2026 · via egis-group.com
Axon – Doing Good While Doing Well Table of contents “Do good while doing well” is the idea that you can invest in good causes while also reaping significant profits. That was the idea behind Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scoring which has fallen out of trend. When five ESG data providers cannot agree on what’s “good” for society, that’s a problem. However, we can all probably agree that tools that reduce crime not only benefit everyone else, they benefit us personally as well. And if investing in these tools happens to show tremendous growth, then it’s a win for everyone. That’s the case with Axon $AXON, a company that just can’t stop growing in their quest to fight crime in the public sector. With five consecutive years of over 30% growth, they’re on track for yet another based on last quarter’s trajectory of 34% year-over-year growth. What’s Driving the AXON Growth Story? It’s rare for a large company to post consistent 30%+ revenue growth over an extended period of time like this. That begs the question, “What’s Driving the Axon Growth Story?” It boils down to three things. First, Axon is great at upselling their customers. A net retention rate (NRR) of 125% means the average customer is spending 25% more money with Axon’s platform every year, a metric that’s steadily increasing over time. That’s partially the result of price increases, but it also comes from convincing customers to upgrade to higher tiers or tack on more services. Second is product upgrades. As technology advances, new Tasers are released and the old ones need to be replaced which helps Axon capture recurring revenue from their hardware. Third is the company’s expansion via acquisition which is generally less desirable since most acquisitions don’t realize the intended synergies. However, Axon’s acquisition
Jul 24, 2026 · via nanalyze.com
This story was originally published on Smart Cities Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Smart Cities Dive newsletter. How do you train an AI service agent for the public sector? Raleigh, North Carolina, CIO Mark Wittenburg likens it to onboarding a new employee. "You don't bring somebody on to the help desk and then immediately give them admin [permissions]," Wittenburg told Smart Cities Dive. "You slowly build trust over time." Since Raleigh became the first municipality to deploy ServiceNow's L1 AI Specialist product this past spring, its service desk costs and staff hours have declined, Wittenburg said. More public sector CIOs are exploring AI, surveys show, and providers promise big benefits for local governments. One of the tangible benefits of AI — and one government leaders seek the most — is improved efficiency. For Raleigh, the biggest time-saver has been in the service desk ticketing process, Wittenburg said. The city developed what Wittenburg describes as a "triage agent" named Ral-E. But instead of sorting trash and having space adventures like the animated robot that inspired its name, Ral-E makes sure city help desk tickets go where they're supposed to — a process that used to be done manually. "For our help desk, which is very small, having those tickets go to the right place, to the right workflows, with the right templates, really is huge for us," Wittenburg said. Wittenburg, who is on the ServiceNow product advisory committee, said he measures the success of new AI tools based on various factors, including time saved, work diverted and accuracy. So far, Ral-E is routing tickets correctly 98% to 99% of the time, he said. Ral-E was originally built as a chatbot for the city using generative AI with more advanced agentic AI elements incorporated later,
Jul 24, 2026 · via tech.yahoo.com
Dive Brief: - A coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania on Thursday sued the Department of Homeland Security for conditioning Federal Emergency Management Agency public safety funds on states’ compliance with the Trump administration’s election and immigration mandates and giving FEMA authority to cut off funding that doesn’t match “agency priorities.” - The grants fund first responders’ salaries and training, building security for houses of worship and schools, cybersecurity, earthquake and flood mitigation, wildfire management, search-and-rescue efforts, food aid after natural disasters, and case managers who help disaster survivors develop recovery plans, according to the lawsuit. - States and local governments have filed multiple lawsuits over FEMA’s conditions on funding opportunities. In December, a judge ordered the Trump administration to stop reallocating homeland security funding away from states unwilling to enforce federal immigration law. Last fall, local governments won a preliminary injunction preventing more than $350 million in emergency and disaster preparedness funds to be tied to immigration enforcement and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Dive Insight: FEMA issued a grant notice for fiscal year 2026 earlier this month stating it would withhold 20% of funds allocated through the Homeland Security Grant program from states and “high-risk urban election jurisdictions” until they prove they’ve complied with the Trump administration’s election security requirements, including transitioning from electronic voting systems to hand-marked paper ballots and verifying the citizenship of all voters and election workers. Thursday’s lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island District Court, argues that Congress never gave DHS or FEMA authority to rewrite state election law, require cooperation with federal immigration agents or “terminate federal funding streams at any time for any reason.” The states argue the conditions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution’s Spending Clause. “President Trump has little support
Jul 24, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
How do you train an AI service agent for the public sector? Raleigh, North Carolina, CIO Mark Wittenburg likens it to onboarding a new employee. “You don't bring somebody on to the help desk and then immediately give them admin [permissions],” Wittenburg told Smart Cities Dive. “You slowly build trust over time.” Since Raleigh became the first municipality to deploy ServiceNow’s L1 AI Specialist product this past spring, its service desk costs and staff hours have declined, Wittenburg said. More public sector CIOs are exploring AI, surveys show, and providers promise big benefits for local governments. One of the tangible benefits of AI — and one government leaders seek the most — is improved efficiency. For Raleigh, the biggest time-saver has been in the service desk ticketing process, Wittenburg said. The city developed what Wittenburg describes as a “triage agent” named Ral-E. But instead of sorting trash and having space adventures like the animated robot that inspired its name, Ral-E makes sure city help desk tickets go where they’re supposed to — a process that used to be done manually. “For our help desk, which is very small, having those tickets go to the right place, to the right workflows, with the right templates, really is huge for us,” Wittenburg said. Wittenburg, who is on the ServiceNow product advisory committee, said he measures the success of new AI tools based on various factors, including time saved, work diverted and accuracy. So far, Ral-E is routing tickets correctly 98% to 99% of the time, he said. Ral-E was originally built as a chatbot for the city using generative AI with more advanced agentic AI elements incorporated later, according to Wittenburg. While generative AI can create content based on a user’s prompt, agentic AI is designed to make decisions with limited human
Jul 24, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Dive Brief: - The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will receive $530 million from the state’s Fair Share revenue, the MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Wednesday. The Fair Share program is an additional tax imposed on residents with incomes over $1 million. - The agreement transfers $450 million to cover the transit agency’s operating deficit, $60 million for infrastructure improvements and $20 million toward its income-eligible reduced fare program. - Fair Share revenue in the 12-month period ending June 30 raised nearly $3.4 billion, which will go toward education and transportation, according to CommonWealth Beacon. Dive Insight: The MBTA, which provides subway, bus, commuter rail, ferry and paratransit service in the Boston area, suffered a fiscal and safety crisis during the pandemic. In April 2023, the MBTA appointed Phillip Eng as general manager. He focused on infrastructure improvements: eliminating more than 220 speed restrictions on rail lines and replacing over a quarter-million feet of rail. As pandemic relief funds ran out, the state stepped in with the Fair Share program. "People across Massachusetts are seeing the difference in the MBTA as it becomes safer and more reliable every day," Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said in a statement. “We are committed to giving the MBTA the resources it needs to deliver the high-quality transit that riders deserve." Average weekday ridership across all MBTA modes rose over 21% from May 2024 to 945,332 riders in May 2026, according to the agency. “Fair share funding has been instrumental to the MBTA improving in all aspects: safety, reliability, accessibility, and more,” Eng said in a statement. He has also served as interim secretary at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation since October. Healey signed the state’s $63.42 billion fiscal year 2027 budget on July 9. The Fair Share program devotes $1.73 billion for education
Jul 24, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
KPMG in Thailand and KPMG in Vietnam cordially invite you to Vietnam Emerging: Capturing Growth, a high-level forum exploring Vietnam’s economic outlook and its expanding influence within ASEAN. As the country continues to achieve strong growth, driven by regulatory reforms and increasing global integration, the forum will offer senior executives, investors, and decision-makers valuable insights into opportunities, challenges, and trends shaping Vietnam’s future.
The agenda will feature insights on Vietnam’s economic outlook, investment trends, and key growth sectors, including advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, renewable energy, smart cities, and digital transformation. The program will also cover key tax, legal, and regulatory developments, including Global Minimum Tax implications, investment incentives, and corporate governance requirements.
Jul 24, 2026 · via kpmg.com
Automated & Robotic Parking Systems Market : Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2036 Automated & Robotic Parking Systems Market is segmented by System Type, Application, Component, End User, Business Model, and Region for the 2026 to 2036 forecast period - Market Size (2026): USD 1.7 Bn - Forecast (2036): USD 5.5 Bn - CAGR (2026 to 2036): 12.5% How big is Automated & Robotic Parking Systems Market in 2026? USD 1.7 billion in 2026 and USD 5.5 billion by 2036 at a 12.5% CAGR. Sales for automated & robotic parking systems is projected to expand at 12.5% CAGR between 2026 and 2036, increasing valuation from USD 1.7 billion in 2026 to USD 5.5 billion by 2036. Urban redevelopment projects continue to reduce available land for conventional parking infrastructure. Developers increasingly evaluate automated parking solutions to maximize vehicle capacity within restricted building footprints while improving land utilization. In February 2025, Lödige Industries advanced fully automated residential parking system in the USA at a 31-story tower in Philadelphia. The project combines automated vehicle storage with 100% EV charging, illustrating how developers are using automated parking to increase capacity on constrained urban sites. Recent commercial projects also demonstrate a stronger preference for robotic systems that reduce parking time and improve operational efficiency across residential and mixed-use developments. United States developers increasingly emphasize high-capacity automated parking installations that support dense urban construction projects. Germany continues to focus on engineering validation and long-term system reliability for commercial buildings. China is strengthening local manufacturing capabilities for automated parking equipment. South Korea is accelerating adoption across smart-city developments supported by advanced building automation programs. Growing investments in intelligent building infrastructure are also supporting deployment. Building owners increasingly compare equipment reliability and lifecycle operating costs before selecting parking automation vendors. Commercial acceptance extends beyond equipment capability and
Jul 24, 2026 · via futuremarketinsights.com
TGS announces Q2 2026 results OSLO, Norway (23 July 2026) - TGS today reports interim financial results for Q2 2026. Financial highlights: - Revenues of USD 400 million driven by high multi-client activity and strong sales in North and South America, and West Africa - EBITDA of USD 244 million, up 60% compared to Q2 2025 - Operating profit (EBIT) of USD 120 million, compared to a loss of USD 22 million in Q2 2025 - Streamer utilization of 94%, highest since Q3 2013 - Strong order inflow of USD 377 million resulting in a total order backlog of USD 756 million, a Y/Y increase of 78% - Solid balance sheet allows for stable dividend payment of USD 0.155 per share to be paid in Q3 2026 - Balance sheet further strengthened by the completion of the sale of the North American well data business after quarter end for a price of more than USD 100 million - 2026 guidance update: - Multi-client investments for 2026 expected to be approximately USD 550 million compared to previous expectation of USD 500-575 million - Second half gross operating cost expected to be in line with annual run rate of USD 950 million - OBN activity expected to average approximately 2 normalized crew counts “With revenues up 30% and EBITDA up 60% y/y, TGS delivered strong financial results for Q2 2026, driven by a combination of growing demand for our multi-client data and solid operational execution. We saw a high activity level in the quarter, with streamer utilization reaching its highest level since Q3 2013. Strong demand for our multi-client programs in the most attractive oil and gas basins of the world, supports continued revenue growth and attractive long-term returns from the multi-client business. Order intake was strong, highlighted by several milestone contract
Jul 24, 2026 · via energydigital.com
Friday’s Headlines’ Own Goal Big ol' jet airliner, don't carry me too far away. By Blake Aued 12:01 AM EDT on July 24, 2026 Blake Aued has been doing Streetsblog's daily national news digest for years. He's also an Atlanta Braves fan, which enrages his editor in New York. Read More: Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org. More from Streetsblog USA Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar “Safer than humans” is better than nothing, but it's still an unlivable standard. July 24, 2026 Friday Video: How I Tried to Dethrone The Bike Share ‘Angel’ Of NYC It nearly destroyed me. July 24, 2026 The Last Straw: Duffy Asks Senate To ‘Restrict’ Funding For Bike Lanes The U.S. Transportation Secretary wrongly believes that bike lanes cause traffic and therefore should not be funded. July 23, 2026 Talking Headways Podcast: Our Roads Will Remain ‘Dangerous by Design’ Until We Hold States Accountable Why don't we penalize states that don't cut pedestrian deaths? July 23, 2026 Thursday’s Headlines Turn Cameras into Pillboxes People hate getting caught speeding so much that they're shooting up cameras. Now the cameras are fighting back. July 23, 2026
Jul 24, 2026 · via usa.streetsblog.org
By Sharath K Rao India ranks third in the world in research publications, yet only 10 of its institutions appear in the global top 250 for graduate employability. It produces more PhDs than a decade ago, but the translation of that accomplishment into industry-relevant outcomes such as products, patents and ventures remains stubbornly thin. This is not merely a funding or curriculum problem. At its root, it is an architecture problem. Indian universities were designed for a different era and continue to run on that legacy model in a world that has moved on. The transition from a teaching institution to an innovation and research ecosystem is the least honestly discussed challenge in Indian higher education today. NEP 2020 has set the intent. The Anusandhan National Research Foundation, backed by a Rs 50,000-crore hybrid funding model, is building financial infrastructure. But intent and funding do not make an ecosystem. The campus itself, through its physical and digital environment, plays a vital role in enabling learning, collaboration and innovation. This is why a smart campus is becoming a strategic necessity rather than just a technology aspiration. A campus operating like a smart city deploys AI, integrated data systems and digital infrastructure not to replace human judgment but to remove the friction that wastes it. When a university hospital shares anonymised patient data with an engineering school modelling predictive diagnostics, and both work alongside a data science cohort in real time, that is convergence. The spatial and digital design of a campus either enables such collaboration or prevents it. Most campuses, built around siloed departments, prevent it. The world’s leading research universities are redesigning infrastructure to encourage disciplinary collisions. Stanford’s CoDa building co-locates computer scientists, engineers, and biologists. MIT’s Kendall Square dissolves the boundary between lab and industry. This insight hasn’t penetrated
Jul 24, 2026 · via deccanherald.com
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Jul 24, 2026 · via youtube.com
President Garimella's annual letter highlights Bear Down momentum at the U of A By Mitch Zak, University CommunicationsUniversity of Arizona President Suresh Garimella has released his second annual letter to the university community, detailing how the university advanced its strategic imperatives over the past year while positioning itself for even greater impact in the years ahead. The letter chronicles a university building extraordinary momentum across every aspect of its mission. "What a year it has been for the U of A! One of transformation, moving our great institution into a bright future while staying true to our identity and values," Garimella wrote. "It is fitting that this momentum builds as we celebrate 100 years of our iconic rallying cry, Bear Down. More than a simple motto, Bear Down encapsulates the U of A's distinctive spirit and our capacity to persevere in every challenge." The letter details dozens of examples of that momentum, including higher graduation rates, expanded advising and no-cost mental health services, a third consecutive year of flat resident undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees, increased study abroad participation, Arizona's first rural medical school branch in Yuma, the integration of Arizona Online and the University of Arizona Global Campus, key leadership appointments, record philanthropic support and a balanced budget. It also highlights a historic year for Arizona Athletics, including men's basketball's first Final Four appearance in 25 years and the Big 12 Allstate Commissioner's Cup. Garimella also looks ahead with optimism, describing how the university is strengthening its foundation through investments in artificial intelligence, space science, healthcare, workforce development, community partnerships and global engagement while remaining focused on its highest priority of success for every student. "I am grateful to our faculty and staff for their dedication to our mission, and to our students, whose success remains our North Star,"
Jul 24, 2026 · via news.arizona.edu
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Jul 23, 2026 · via ukauthority.com
Setting the Stage for Affordable Automation State and local governments face structural constraints that make modernization especially challenging. Compared with federal agencies, they typically operate with smaller teams, shorter funding cycles and more volatile budgets. Much of their IT spending is tied up in maintaining existing systems, leaving limited room for large-scale transformation initiatives. Agencies also face workforce limitations as experienced staff retire, leaving junior teams to manage complex systems. Automation helps address these challenges by reducing manual workloads and capturing institutional knowledge in repeatable workflows. Because cost is a consideration, public sector IT teams may begin with automation as a tactical tool, using scripts to streamline tasks such as server patching or resource provisioning. In the long run, however, this approach rarely drives meaningful transformation. Greater impact and long-term ROI come from applying automation as an agencywide framework that connects processes into coordinated, end-to-end workflows. This shift toward orchestration allows systems to trigger actions across departments automatically, creating more efficient and resilient operations over time. The cost-effective way to do this is to align data and process standards and move toward shared platforms, where reusable scripts and playbooks can be developed and applied consistently across the organization. Three High-Impact Use Cases Effective automation acts as a force multiplier by capturing and scaling institutional knowledge. While there are many potential applications, three use cases consistently stand out at the state and local level for their ability to deliver measurable value quickly: Compliance as Code: Modernizing Grant Oversight Government agencies administering grant programs must meet strict reporting and compliance requirements. Tracking how funds are allocated, ensuring adherence to eligibility rules and preparing audit documentation can require significant manual effort across multiple systems. Automation can embed these requirements directly into workflows. Automated checks can validate spending categories, flag inconsistencies and capture audit
Jul 23, 2026 · via statetechmagazine.com
As historic rainfall flooded parts of Milwaukee last August, Peter Balistrieri, workplace market sector leader at design firm HGA, took his kids to Davidson Park. While neighborhoods nearby were under water, the park remained dry — exactly as its designers intended. It was a proud moment for Balistrieri, whose firm designed the park with Heatherwick Studio and the Harley-Davidson Foundation in the Near West Side neighborhood that has been home to Harley-Davidson’s former factory-turned headquarters since 1906. “Stormwater was the theme from day one,” Balistrieri told Smart Cities Dive, and it was the design challenge that shaped everything else about the park. Just west of downtown, the Near West Side — once one of Milwaukee’s wealthiest areas — is now home to affordable housing, plentiful businesses and a diverse population, according to the nonprofit Near West Side Partners. In 2021, Near West Side Partners and the Harley-Davidson Foundation brought together more than 200 neighborhood stakeholders to identify the community’s needs. “One of the outcomes of that event was a need for green space,” Balistrieri said. Harley-Davidson recognized an opportunity to put an underutilized employee parking lot to better use. “Harley quickly measured up,” Balistrieri said. “They said, ‘Hey, we have this big impervious surface just collecting stormwater. No one’s using it, and it’s not great for the neighborhood. Let’s turn it into a park.’” The paved parking lot and a vacated city street were transformed into the 4-acre park, which features 120 native plant species, a playground, a serenity garden and a 260-foot-wide multi-use events space. The park, which opened in 2024, is “a place where people can come together with friends and family to enjoy some of the wildness of Wisconsin’s incredible nature, listen to the state’s best music, or experience the energy of a motorcycle rally,” according to
Jul 23, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Srinagar, Jul 23 (KNO): The Government of India on Thursday said that 157 out of 161 projects (98 per cent) under the Srinagar Smart City Mission have been completed as of March 31, 2026, with works worth Rs 3,530 crore executed out of the total sanctioned cost of Rs 3,633 crore. Replying to an unstarred question by MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, as reported by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the Smart City Proposals (SCPs) are planned at the local level after consultations with citizens and other stakeholders and are approved by the State High Powered Steering Committee (HPSC). The minister said the projects have been designed to address local urban requirements across multiple sectors, including smart mobility, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), smart governance, smart energy and environment. As reported by Srinagar Smart City Limited, 157 projects have been completed while the remaining four are yet to be finished. The query had sought details on whether the Centre had taken cognisance of the widespread waterlogging and flood-like situation witnessed in Srinagar after recent rainfall despite substantial expenditure under the Smart City Mission, whether the project included works related to storm-water drainage, flood mitigation and urban water management, the reasons for continued waterlogging despite Smart City works, and whether any technical audit or accountability mechanism had been initiated to assess the quality and effectiveness of the drainage infrastructure. In its reply, the ministry did not provide project-wise details on storm-water drainage, flood mitigation works or an assessment of the causes of recent waterlogging. Instead, it stated that Smart City proposals were formulated based on local needs and that the projects covered various urban sectors, including WASH. On the issue of audits and accountability, the
Jul 23, 2026 · via kashmirnewsobserver.com