Commentaries

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Highlights

How public-private partnerships are fueling growth in Orlando

The city of Orlando is the center of a growing, thriving metropolis that is home to more than...

How coastal cities can prioritize and invest in climate resilience

The city of Virginia Beach, Va., has faced numerous climate challenges from hurricanes to sunny...

How governments can help older adults age in place during a housing crisis

As a shortage of 6.5 million homes confronts the nation, the population of the U.S. skews...

Commentary

Viewpoint: Dodging responsibility for water infrastructure is a monstrous mistake

By Harlan L. Kelly, Jr. — Three lessons learned during San Francisco’s massive water system overhaul

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Editor’s Viewpoint: The little schools on the big prairie

Extreme positions dominate the national discussion fueled by stories confirming government incompetency or corruption, overshadowing those about officials with extraordinary accomplishments.

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Viewpoint: The 10 commandments of public-private partnerships

By Penny Pittman Cobey — Public agencies should consider many factors before entering a PPP

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Viewpoint: Selling assets to the public

By Dave Coleman — Time to unseal the bidding and amplify the returns.

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Viewpoint: Tips for managing efficiently under tight budgets

By James Nardozzi — Six practical ways to stay within financial constraints in tough times

Article

Editor’s Viewpoint: We will all be monkeys’ uncles

Recent technology developments appear to be making humans obsolete.

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Viewpoint: To improve emergency preparedness, adopt a supply chain perspective

By Charlotte Franklin — Before disasters, local governments should line up partners to help deliver recovery supplies to their destinations quickly

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Viewpoint: Stop wasting energy while treating wastewater

By Justin Rundle — How to reduce energy costs at wastewater treatment plants

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Viewpoint: Smart water management is good for the economy

By Laurent Auguste — Address failing water infrastructure now for a stronger future

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Chasing the cloud is just part of the race

While technology is behind the scenes helping governments meet today’s demands, it’s government officials who are driving the trends.

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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

How public-private partnerships are fueling growth in Orlando

How coastal cities can prioritize and invest in climate resilience

How governments can help older adults age in place during a housing crisis

Commentary

Viewpoint: Dodging responsibility for water infrastructure is a monstrous mistake

Commentary

Editor’s Viewpoint: The little schools on the big prairie

Commentary

Viewpoint: The 10 commandments of public-private partnerships

Commentary

Viewpoint: Selling assets to the public

Commentary

Viewpoint: Tips for managing efficiently under tight budgets

Article

Editor’s Viewpoint: We will all be monkeys’ uncles

Commentary

Viewpoint: To improve emergency preparedness, adopt a supply chain perspective

Commentary

Viewpoint: Stop wasting energy while treating wastewater

Commentary

Viewpoint: Smart water management is good for the economy

Commentary

Editor’s Viewpoint: Chasing the cloud is just part of the race

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