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Mass timber: A solution to the affordable housing crisis

10 Oct 2018

No human should have to live like a hermit crab, traveling from place to place without a...

How governments can reduce networking equipment costs while boosting performance

03 Oct 2018

We’re past the phase where “move to the cloud” was a buzzword in IT conversations; today,...

Welcome to the new American City & County.com

27 Sep 2018

A better look and improved functionality - American City & County has a new website.

Commentary

What government training should emphasize in digital services procurement

If it’s one thing the public learned from Facebook’s congressional hearing, it’s that technology is developing faster than the average person can understand it. And while that’s a big issue in consumer welfare, it’s equally as big on the government level. The timing couldn’t be more important to understand and embrace new methods, with federal […]

Commentary

Mass timber: A solution to the affordable housing crisis

No human should have to live like a hermit crab, traveling from place to place without a permanent home. But tragically, for more than half a million people in the United States, this is a reality. In and around cities like New York City or San Francisco, the lack of affordable housing, and in some […]

Tearing down silos

Cary, N.C., is increasing interdepartmental cooperation to better serve its citizens.

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How governments can reduce networking equipment costs while boosting performance

We’re past the phase where “move to the cloud” was a buzzword in IT conversations; today, moving to the cloud is seen almost as a matter of course – IT organizations are more or less expected to plan a cloud migration as part of their evolution. But moving to the cloud doesn’t make sense for many […]

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Welcome to the new American City & County.com

A better look and improved functionality – American City & County has a new website.

Commentary

Tapping technology to create smarter urban development

When it comes to innovation, urban development projects are quickly falling behind the times. While key industries like transportation, housing, retail and entertainment make huge leaps forward with user experience and technology, the construction and development space still struggles to implement truly innovative technologies and approaches. Even with large investment into branding, architecture, and on-site design, […]

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Propane vehicles make a difference on bottom line, environment

By Todd Mouw Controlling transportation fuel costs while maintaining high performance and reducing emissions is key for any government agency fleet department. By adopting propane autogas vehicles, you can significantly lower your operating costs and environmental impact. Affordable When weighing the decision to adopt propane autogas, cost will be a major factor. Changing to this fuel […]

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Cyber attacks are coming. Are you prepared?

By Roy Hadley, Jr. Cyberattacks against municipal and state governments are becoming increasingly common. Attackers know that these governments often hold a tremendous amount of data on constituents, including credit card information, bank account details, and even social security numbers. As attackers realize that corporate America is becoming increasingly vigilant and hardened against attacks, criminals are […]

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Do something incredible with your city’s obsolete sports facility—the why and how

By William Mykins Cities from Atlanta to Oakland are facing the same concern: What happens when your hometown sports facility becomes obsolete when “the team” relocates? Because it can happen—and for many cities, it already has. Perhaps the fan base outgrows the stadium. Perhaps the owner sees more economic possibility elsewhere. Regardless of the […]

Commentaries

Highlights

Mass timber: A solution to the affordable housing crisis

How governments can reduce networking equipment costs while boosting performance

Welcome to the new American City & County.com

Commentary

What government training should emphasize in digital services procurement

Commentary

Mass timber: A solution to the affordable housing crisis

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Tearing down silos

Commentary

How governments can reduce networking equipment costs while boosting performance

Commentary

Welcome to the new American City & County.com

Commentary

Tapping technology to create smarter urban development

Commentary

Propane vehicles make a difference on bottom line, environment

Commentary

Cyber attacks are coming. Are you prepared?

Commentary

Do something incredible with your city’s obsolete sports facility—the why and how

Commentary

How outcome budgeting can innovate the budget planning process

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Building High-Performance Government: A How-To Guide for Local Government Agencies

Text Messages and Social Media in Public Safety

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Smart Cities Summit 2018

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