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Adding resilience to roads without reconstruction
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In Vermont this summer, torrential rains caused flooding of historic proportions, washing out roads or covering them...
26th September 2023How state governments can help revitalize workforce development
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Siloed and disjointed workforce development ecosystems can’t keep up with the dynamic needs of today’s economy....
19th September 2023Getting ahead of natural disasters: Field-tested planning best practices from San Mateo and Santa Cruz
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Over 16 days at the beginning of this year, a state of emergency was declared in 51 of California’s 58 counties...
18th August 2023Before the storm: Using data to predict and manage climate risk
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In the first five months of 2023 alone, the United States experienced 11 climate disaster events with confirmed...
18th July 2023Five attributes every government agency needs from a successful partner
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The COVID-19 pandemic changed how state and local governments work with outside partners to support government...
30th June 2023Supporting hurricane response in Puerto Rico with aerial imagery
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When Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico in September of 2022, resultant flooding and landslides caused significant...
29th June 2023The 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...
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