Article Population migration to metropolitan areas introduces greater pressure on government leaders 20th June 2012 In 1956, Luther Gulick wrote of an “impending crisis” heading to America’s cities for which none was fully prepared.
Article Early efforts to organize civil defense activities build culture of preparedness 21st May 2012 In the 1940s, cities began coordinating forces and residents to prepare for and defend against malicious attacks
Anti-noise advocates call for quieter cities 25th April 2012 In the early 1900s, the rattle and hum of growing cities and industry lead to research, ordinances and pleas for quiet
Article Parking innovations: From multi-story decks to automated garages (with related video) 22nd March 2012 The rise of the automobile in the 1920s created the need for congestion relief and parking solutions — challenges for which cities and counties continue to seek innovative ideas in 2012
Article A federal experiment sets out lasting models for suburban development 23rd February 2012 One story thread in the American City & County archives followed the federal government’s Depression-era efforts to solve housing problems by creating communities in the suburbs.
Fluoride: Why is it in the water? 1st January 2012 A look through the American City & County archives reveals the early history of the practice of adding small amounts of fluoride to public water supplies.
Cities begin, expand mass transit service 1st December 2011 Cities begin, expand mass transit service as political and popular support ebbs and flows
Public works departments begin using computers 1st November 2011 Public works departments begin to use computers to save time and expand the capabilities of engineering staff.
Electric utilities begin delivering all-day power 1st October 2011 Electric utilities begin delivering power to homes and appeal to women to use electricity throughout the day.
How a unified HR system helps one public safety organization manage crews, payroll, and more in a single platform 7th January 2021
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
Young Leaders Episode 2 – Christian Williams – Development Services Planner, Goodyear, Ariz. 1st July 2020
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