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Rethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoods

COVID and the subsequent lockdown have disrupted our daily lives and how we operate as urban...

How to innovate and invest on a budget in state and local IT services

State and local governments are continually adapting. Citizens' needs are changing, remote work...

California city combines advanced technology with dedicated public safety team for comprehensive emergency management

The highly unusual circumstances of the past year have provided many new lessons for political...

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Rethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoods

COVID and the subsequent lockdown have disrupted our daily lives and how we operate as urban dwellers. Collectively and individually, we have become more aware of the assets and resources available within our communities, as well as the areas within our cities that are lacking access to basic amenities. As we emerge from the pandemic, […]

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How to innovate and invest on a budget in state and local IT services

State and local governments are continually adapting. Citizens’ needs are changing, remote work plans are evolving and state and local governments are looking for solutions that deliver for citizens while keeping operations running smoothly. States and local governments must keep their budgets top-of-mind without sacrificing service delivery. They are looking for solutions that provide the […]

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Building community and officer wellness through data sharing

Law enforcement officials and community leaders across the United States find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to moving forward with duties to protect and serve amid calls for criminal justice and police reform. Social unrest, inequity, the opioid crisis and the far-reaching effects of COVID have upended the public’s perception of safety and […]

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California city combines advanced technology with dedicated public safety team for comprehensive emergency management

The highly unusual circumstances of the past year have provided many new lessons for political leaders and emergency managers. The overarching lesson is that the unexpected can happen at any time and local, regional and national government must be prepared to respond rapidly in a collaborative manner with the private sector and residents. Comprehensive emergency […]

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How housing and property conditions can affect neighborhood stability

Companies, owners, teams and players all measure success based on a goal or metric. In isolation, those goals and metrics often make sense—for example, percentage increase in top line sales year over year, or reduction in overhead costs year over year, or number of games won in a season, or batting average or bringing home […]

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10 tactical modifications for healthier public facilities

The goal of state and local government agencies is simple: to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Prioritizing the safety and security of the community requires reliable facilities and infrastructure. But according to the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure published by the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE), the systems and framework for […]

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The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis

Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers releases a report card on America’s infrastructure. The group analyzes 18 infrastructure elements from transit and roadways to energy and broadband. This year, America’s infrastructure scored a C-. Let’s reflect on that: C- is a near-failing grade. While it is a slight improvement from where we’ve […]

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How local government can use proactive health monitoring and outreach to improve community health outcomes

For many years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, health care stakeholders have championed improving health outcomes through a population health management (PHM) approach that includes targeted interventions to high-risk individuals. The pandemic brought health awareness to the forefront with community leaders regularly addressing the impact COVID-19 has had on their local communities. This has presented […]

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Why water utilities must invest in cybersecurity

In Albuquerque, N.M., arid conditions and frequent droughts make water a precious commodity that must be carefully managed. Aggressive conservation programs, water recycling and storage of excess water underground (safe from evaporation) are just some of the methods we employ to safeguard the water supply for our 650,000 users. Recently, safeguarding has taken on new […]

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Gamifying city pandemic recovery to help small businesses

As The New York Times’s resident “game maker” eloquently explained last year, humans love games. Research shows that gamification—the application of game elements and digital game design techniques for non-gaming purposes—can positively impact just about every aspect of life. Some believe gamification goes back to at least the 19th century, while recent studies have shown […]

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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.

Highlights

Rethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoods

How to innovate and invest on a budget in state and local IT services

California city combines advanced technology with dedicated public safety team for comprehensive emergency management

Commentary

Rethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoods

Commentary

How to innovate and invest on a budget in state and local IT services

Commentary

Building community and officer wellness through data sharing

Commentary

California city combines advanced technology with dedicated public safety team for comprehensive emergency management

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How housing and property conditions can affect neighborhood stability

Commentary

10 tactical modifications for healthier public facilities

Commentary

The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis

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How local government can use proactive health monitoring and outreach to improve community health outcomes

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Why water utilities must invest in cybersecurity

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Gamifying city pandemic recovery to help small businesses

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