| URBAN-X 7th Cohort Aims at EVs, Drones, Sewer Infrastructure The New York-based urban tech startup accelerator has announced seven more companies to which it will give financing and consultation in the hope that investors, come April 2020, will like what they see. ClearGov Introduces Department KPIs to Data Dashboards The startup's expansion follows similar moves from open data companies serving state and local government in recent years. ClearGov, however, brings a unique approach and business model to the industry. Proposed Columbus Hyperloop Would Link to Chicago, Pittsburgh Officials with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission are finalizing a proposal for Virgin’s Hyperloop One to build high-speed transit to other metro areas, a plan that could help create a “mega-region.” Drone Operator Group to Address Challenges in Cities A new multidisciplinary group is hoping to start a conversation that can answer questions about new concerns specific to using drones in the nation's most densely populated metropolitan areas. When Will Blockchain Technology Be a Game-Changer? The promises of blockchain technology are vast, but the results to date have not met expectations. So where is blockchain heading, and when will we be there? | 
