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Effective crisis communication

In times of crisis, clear communication is essential. Whether it’s a public health concern, natural disaster, or anything in between, it’s important for local, state and federal governments to communicate clearly and effectively to save lives and dispel any chaos. It’s not enough to simply be prepared—crisis management strategies should always strive for overpreparedness. Look […]

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Uber isn’t here to kill mass transit but it could make mass transit better

In the smartphone age, we expect to be able to summon anything we need — from a ride to a sandwich — with the touch of a button. While this may be daunting for transit agencies trying to keep up with consumer demand, integrating new ride sharing (or microtransit) technology into mass transit systems can […]

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The new public safety workplace: Designed for officer wellness

It’s a shocking reality that, according to statistics from the Ruderman Family Foundation research, “first responders (policemen and firefighters) are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. In 2017, there were at least 103 firefighter suicides and 140 police officer suicides. In contrast, 93 firefighters and 129 police officers died […]

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How dark fiber can increase the ROI of your county’s internet access upgrade

Increasing data usage and demands for higher speeds mean many counties are finding they need to upgrade their internet access speeds. While relying on an internet service provider (ISP) is generally the simplest approach, using dark fiber can offer significant cost savings, provide redundancy, and let counties realize a faster return on their upgrade investment. […]

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Serving citizens of the future: How to empower the modern workforce

With each new generation comes a new set of expectations for workplace technology, culture dynamics, and career pathing. And as the job market becomes increasingly competitive, state and local governments are finding it more difficult than ever to find, hire, and motivate diverse, multigenerational talent. A recent study from the Center for State and Local […]

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Empowering women in redevelopment

Inclusive urban planning is one of the most important elements in achieving a city’s successful reinvention. The infusion of women’s perspectives, along with socially diverse input, on key elements such as planning, zoning and development are important considerations for today’s city leaders. Redevelopment, architecture, construction and government have traditionally been male dominated, bringing about a […]

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Bridging America’s infrastructure gap

Jill Jamieson, managing director of commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle explains prospects for local governments in addressing the country’s infrastructure crisis.

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Strategic procurement for local governments

Faced with constant pressure to reduce costs and increase efficiency, communities are continually seeking ways to deliver their services in ways that are quicker, cheaper, and better. Parallel with these developments, procurement teams at the local government level are focused on crafting processes that offer value, enhance competition, and maximize the chances for successful community […]

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Preparing for a carless future

Today, cities have an opportunity to increase public transit ridership. New transportation options like dockless bikes, scooters and ridesharing – are quickly making their way – or are already established – in many cities. However, these options sometimes seem to be coming faster than cities can handle, and while a city’s first instinct might be […]

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The rise of automatic license plate recognition

Automatic license plate recognition (LPR) technology is becoming popular because it significantly reduces the time to arrest criminals. There is an increased need for advanced security measures on the roads, in schools, parking lots, tunnels, private businesses, etc. The addition of artificial intelligence to an existing surveillance system augments the capabilities of police to fight […]

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Commentaries

Commentaries are contributed, non-commercial and educational articles that subject matter experts write for American City & County. If you would like to submit an exclusive commentary, click here to view our guidelines.

Commentary

Effective crisis communication

Commentary

Uber isn’t here to kill mass transit but it could make mass transit better

Commentary

The new public safety workplace: Designed for officer wellness

Commentary

How dark fiber can increase the ROI of your county’s internet access upgrade

Commentary

Serving citizens of the future: How to empower the modern workforce

Commentary

Empowering women in redevelopment

Commentary

Bridging America’s infrastructure gap

Commentary

Strategic procurement for local governments

Article

Preparing for a carless future

Article

The rise of automatic license plate recognition

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