Non-VC investors in the funding ecosystem are pulling out of VC-backed deals as they reshuffle allocations away from risk. The proptech + real estate industry is particularly vulnerable to the crisis. #urbantech Commercial Observer Builders VC tinyurl.com/yaljzou3

In our last tweet to recap notable news in urban tech from April-- something for the urban planning community. Several urban planners have been asking an important question: how will COVID-19 affect urban planning? Rogier van den Berg WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities #urbantech tinyurl.com/y96jnhf4

The crisis continues to lay bare the shortcomings of our pre-COVID urban world, but also offers insights into a path forward — one with a greater focus on sustainability, resiliency, and equity theconversation.com/coronavirus-we…

In only three weeks, our team⁠—working closely with NYC Health + Hospitals & @NYCHealthy⁠—created a local supply chain to produce testing kits, tapping into the creativity & innovation of NYC biz & institutions like PrintParts & Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official. bit.ly/2ygAGBe

Announcing: DTBK Open Streets! More info → ow.ly/JKub50zyLP0

The pandemic has reduced air pollution globally - a small silver lining in the face of crisis. Cities, green tech advocates, mobility providers, and other stakeholders must now ask, how can we catalyze short term improvements into long-term environmental change?

Tomorrow we're opening 12 more miles of Open Streets for New Yorkers to enjoy! We're ensuring residents have ways to get exercise while still practicing social distancing.

The proliferation of remote work has profound impacts on cities, as it decentralizes the workforce and dislocates workers from CBDs. For it to be inclusive, however, it must be coupled w/ greater equity in access to digital tools #urbantech

NYC has released a request for expressions of interest (RFEI) to rapidly expand free, low-cost #internet service for NYCHA residents. We’re seeking ready-to-deploy ideas or pilot projects by 6/1. Learn more: edc.nyc/universal-soli… NYCEDC DEPRECATED: NYC Mayor's Office of the CTO

Nearly 50% of mental health conditions begin at 14 years of age & often go undetected & untreated. Submit your innovative, tech-enabled ideas to improve mental health for Latinx youth in NYC through July 15th! nyc.gov/mentalhealthch… #NYCx #MentalHealth #CoLabs DEPRECATED: NYC Mayor's Office of the CTO NYCEDC

APPLY TODAY! DEPRECATED: NYC Mayor's Office of the CTO, NYCEDC, NYC Housing & MOPT are accepting applications for the NYCx Co-Labs Housing Rights Challenge until 7/15 to reduce tenant abuse & housing discrimination > nyc.gov/housingchallen… #NYCx #HousingRights

.Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo just announced the largest combined #cleanenergy solicitations ever issued in the US, seeking up to 4,000 megawatts of #renewable capacity to combat #climatechange. governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

Calling all innovators: apply to the Beyond the Bag Challenge, which aims to identify sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic bags. The challenge will distribute up to $1M across 10 winning solutions + help solutions scale nationwide. Deadline to apply is Sept 4!

Thrilled to announce that we are bringing over $300M of private investment, quality jobs and a commitment to diversity in film to Sunset Park google.com/amp/s/www.wsj.…

Today NYC takes action to address the systemic inequality of our telecoms' infrastructure with the release of the Universal Solicitation for Broadband, providing $157M in capital & access to 100,000 City assets to serve under-connected neighborhoods.👉nyc.gov/broadbandrfp

THANK YOU for joining our first day of #CircularCityWeek! We look forward to seeing you for more fun and informative events on Circular City Week Day Two! To register and view more #events ⬇️ circularcityweek.com/events2021

Buildings produce most of our carbon emissions.  Today, Governor Kathy Hochul and I announced a $79 million initial investment of top-of-the-line technology to heat & cool NYCHA homes while also reducing our carbon footprint. When it comes to a green future, our city is in the game.