Breakfast links: Technology isn’t the cure-all for our cities
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Harsh lessons for cities in light of privacy concerns and other issues
Facebook, Google, Uber, Lyft, and other tech giants went under increased scrutiny in 2018. From privacy concerns to safety malfunctions, technologies promised to 'revolutionize' urban spaces continue to raise new questions and concerns for residents and policy makers. (Laura Bliss / City Lab)
Maryland advocates work to revive closed fair housing advocacy organization
The Baltimore Neighborhoods Inc., Maryland's only federally-designated fair housing advocate organization, closed in 2018, but a coalition of organizations has revived it as the Fair Housing Action Center of Maryland. (Doug Donovan / Post)
Researchers are mapping city trees with the help of machine learning
Researchers have long struggled with how to differentiate trees' individual footprints from other greenery when studying satellite imagery of cities. New machine learning technology has helped researchers to better understand their cities. (Linda Poon / City Lab)
2018’s Biggest Housing Developments
From DC General's closing to expanded powers for the city housing authority, 2018 was full of developments for housing policy. City Paper looks at the biggest moments. (Morgan Baskin / City Paper)
Howard County looking to stop future floods in Ellicott City
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced new plans for Ellicott City's flood mitigation and safety plans, putting some portions of his predecessor's plan on hold while the county studies the issue. (Rachel Chason / Post)
Bus driver who struck and killed two pedestrians was using cell phone
Police have confirmed that the driver of the bus which struck and killed two pedestrians this month was using his cell phone at the time. The driver has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. (Peter Hermann / Post)
DC sees more million dollar listings
The number of homes listed for $1 million or more now represents over 12 percent of homes currently on the market in DC. This represents a 3.1 percent increase over last year. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
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