What Your Daily Commute Is Teaching Cities About the Future

What Your Daily Commute Is Teaching Cities About the Future

Cities are beginning to treat roads, crosswalks, and traffic patterns as living data sources. Most of us pass through intersections and roundabouts without a second thought. They’re part of the daily grind: pause, turn, go. Behind this typical traffic flow lies a quietly growing network of information.  From roundabout cameras to street-level sensors, these systems are becoming smarter, and they’re reshaping how we plan for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

How Civil War Sites Are Going Digital and Bringing the Past to Life

How Civil War Sites Are Going Digital and Bringing the Past to Life

Historic sites across the country are getting a high-tech upgrade. From battlefields to heritage museums, places once defined by plaques and walking tours are now using digital tools to connect modern audiences with the stories of America’s Civil War era. Augmented reality, virtual reconstructions, and multimedia exhibits are reshaping how we explore the past, and nowhere is this shift more evident than in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.