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The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings
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When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all generations live, work and...
5th May 2023With an historic investment in public spaces, Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is committed to equity in the process
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Jobs in the construction industry are family-sustaining careers that have proven to lift families out of...
13th March 20234 reasons to maintain natural water systems
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It has never been more important to understand the significance of preserving natural water systems, which are...
16th February 2023Tuning into your community: Top reasons why your agency needs a podcast
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Podcasts are more popular than ever. In fact, in the United States, podcasts attract more than 100 million monthly...
8th February 2023Engaging businesses to strengthen your community
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A prosperous business community epitomizes effective city leadership and fuels economic growth. But to fully...
3rd February 2023Four reasons why smart communities will take 2023 by storm
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The last three years have been a rapid-fire series of challenges for local government leaders, from a devastating...
22nd December 2022Structuring solar RFPs for the best project outcome
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The RFP (request for proposal) process is a key mechanism for municipalities to adopt solar energy and meet their...
8th December 2022The city of Santa Monica digitized citizen engagement
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The city of Santa Monica, Calif., is one of the busiest beach towns in the world. The city's population is 93,000,...
7th November 2022Creating a menu of city standards for better outdoor dining guidelines
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Prompted by pandemic restrictions as well as an increased interest in pedestrian-friendly streets, outdoor dining...
4th November 20223 tips for getting a bigger piece of the IIJA pie
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The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the bipartisan infrastructure law,...
31st October 2022How capital improvement project prioritization helps secure infrastructure funding
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Trillions of dollars in federal infrastructure funding have been made available to state and local governments...
9th August 2022
How decentralized identity technology can make access to government services more equitable dlvr.it/SqRHBF
Survey from U.S. Conference of Mayors details mental health crisis faced by cities dlvr.it/SqQffD
Federal government launches $11B in green energy grants for rural utilities dlvr.it/SqNFBH
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program: Where local governments must allocate funds to support the future of c… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Boston’s commuter rail system is outdated and needs an overhaul, according to advocacy report dlvr.it/SqKHmC
San Antonio-based study highlights effectiveness of urban farms dlvr.it/SqGDbh
Keeping reusable stuff out of landfills: Organization redistributes office furniture and more to nonprofits, other… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…