The Amazon HQ2 effect? Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs faces resistance to smart city project in Toronto It’s only been a few weeks since Amazon canceled plans to build a New York headquarters amid growing opposition to… Read More
Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs reveals plans for Toronto innovation district featuring light-up streets and timber towers Google’s sister company, Sidewalk Labs, is reconceiving urban planning with one big, high-stakes experiment on Toronto’s waterfront. The company is… Read More
Despite Google ties, Sidewalk Labs CEO says there’s no intent to sell data from Toronto smart city project When Sidewalk Labs announced plans to create a high-tech innovation district in Toronto, some privacy advocates heard alarm bells go off.… Read More
Can the tech industry create more affordable cities? Google parent Alphabet is betting yes As every renter in San Francisco and Seattle knows, the tech industry can be a big contributor to the lack… Read More
Google sees big things in Toronto, and Sidewalk Labs CEO says Amazon might, too Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify Doctoroff’s comments. Sidewalk Labs CEO Dan Doctoroff is enamored with Toronto,… Read More
