Panagiota Karava, a professor at Purdue University, has been leading a groundbreaking project focused on "Sociotechnical Systems to Enable Smart and Connected Energy Aware Residential Communities." Panagiota and her team have been exploring innovative ways to help residents understand and reduce their home energy use.

Nalini Venkatasubramanian, a professor at the University of California, Irvine, has been leading a groundbreaking project that aims to revolutionize the way we manage and maintain our aging water infrastructure systems. Through her work on the Smart Water Infrastructure Data Exchange (SWADE) project, Nalini has demonstrated the power of data-driven approaches and machine learning techniques to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing water utilities and municipalities.

The NSF S&CC program, started in 2016, supports foundational research to solve complex challenges faced by communities in the 21st century. It focuses on fostering deep collaborations between researchers, local governments, industry, and community…

VetLife and PsychArmor have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to trusted education, training, and benefits navigation for Veterans, service members, and their families across the United States.

How a local D.C. newsroom partners with trusted messengers to do community listening and outreach

The North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) has announced Omniflow as the winner of the 2025 Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge, recognizing the company’s innovative approach to sustainable and intelligent urban infrastructure.

Building trust with local audiences often starts by working with people who already have deep roots in the community. A recent example from Washington, D.C. highlights how hiring trusted local leaders can strengthen community engagement and reshape how local news organizations connect with residents.

Aging in the United States is often framed as a looming crisis, but new Cornell University research highlights a more optimistic reality. Many communities are becoming increasingly livable for older adults, with measurable improvements across key quality-of-life indicators such as transportation, civic engagement, neighborhood design, and overall community support.

The multifamily housing sector continues to demonstrate strong performance heading into 2026. According to CBRE Group, multifamily remained the most preferred commercial real estate asset class in 2025, buoyed by positive economic indicators and resilient…

As autonomous vehicles, ride sharing, and new mobility technologies emerge across U.S. cities, researchers are working to understand how these changes will affect safety, infrastructure, and community mobility.