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How local governments can improve bridge projects through strategic engagementHow local governments can improve bridge projects through strategic engagement

The United States is home to more than 46,000 structurally deficient bridges, according to the latest infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Two out of five bridges are at least 50 years old.

byMichael Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Vincent
Jun 14, 2021
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NLC releases State of Cities 2021 report
Smart Cities
NLC releases State of Cities 2021 reportNLC releases State of Cities 2021 report
byMichelle M. Havich
Jun 11, 2021
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How local governments can get ahead of the infrastructure wave: Strategies to mitigate risk
Transportation Infrastructure
How local governments can get ahead of the infrastructure wave: Strategies to mitigate riskHow local governments can get ahead of the infrastructure wave: Strategies to mitigate risk
byKenneth M. Roberts, Christina K. Brunka
Jun 8, 2021
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Electronic monitoring alleviates prison overcrowding & generates savings in Lycoming County
Sponsored Content
Electronic monitoring alleviates prison overcrowding & generates savings in Lycoming CountyElectronic monitoring alleviates prison overcrowding & generates savings in Lycoming County
byOMNIA Partners
Jun 1, 2021
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When considering municipal wastewater treatment upgrades, cast a wide net
Water & Sewer
When considering municipal wastewater treatment upgrades, cast a wide netWhen considering municipal wastewater treatment upgrades, cast a wide net
byDennis F. Hallahan, Donald Prince
May 19, 2021
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The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis
Public Works & Utilities
The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisisThe power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis
byJosh Mallamud
May 7, 2021
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An opportunity for infrastructure that cities and industry can achieve
Public Works & Utilities
An opportunity for infrastructure that cities and industry can achieve
An opportunity for infrastructure that cities and industry can achieve
Apr 22, 2021
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byBrie Sachse
How cities are reclaiming street parking spaces for public use
Public Works & Utilities
How cities are reclaiming street parking spaces for public use
How cities are reclaiming street parking spaces for public use
Mar 31, 2021
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byJeremy Zuker
Grand Rapids offers free Wi-Fi access to the public in 10 parks
Public Works & Utilities
Grand Rapids offers free Wi-Fi access to the public in 10 parks
Grand Rapids offers free Wi-Fi access to the public in 10 parks
Mar 30, 2021
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byMichelle M. Havich, Editor
American cities are revitalizing public greenspace through fitness
Public Works & Utilities
American cities are revitalizing public greenspace through fitness
American cities are revitalizing public greenspace through fitness
Mar 15, 2021
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bySean O’Keefe
Municipal commitments to renewable energy drive prosperity
Energy & Electricity
Municipal commitments to renewable energy drive prosperity
Municipal commitments to renewable energy drive prosperity
Mar 12, 2021
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byZach McGuire
2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan
Government Initiatives
2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan
2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan
Mar 2, 2021
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byJason Axelrod
2020 Crown Communities winner: Rock Hill, S.C.’s My Ride
Government Technology
2020 Crown Communities winner: Rock Hill, S.C.’s My Ride
2020 Crown Communities winner: Rock Hill, S.C.’s My Ride
Feb 26, 2021
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byJason Axelrod
How small cities are tackling lead service line replacement
Water & Sewer
How small cities are tackling lead service line replacement
How small cities are tackling lead service line replacement
Feb 25, 2021
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byMaureen Cunningham, Olya Egorov
Six tips for making sure your dispatch is doing all the right moves
Public Works & Utilities
Six tips for making sure your dispatch is doing all the right moves
Six tips for making sure your dispatch is doing all the right moves
Feb 24, 2021
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byTalmage Wagstaff
Buffalo, N.Y.’s 48 hours to navigate a mission-critical transition to remote work
Transportation Infrastructure
Buffalo, N.Y.’s 48 hours to navigate a mission-critical transition to remote work
Buffalo, N.Y.’s 48 hours to navigate a mission-critical transition to remote work
Feb 22, 2021
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byOswaldo Mestre Jr.
The power of teamwork: Procurement teams take the lead on cooperative contracts
Public Works & Utilities
The power of teamwork: Procurement teams take the lead on cooperative contracts
The power of teamwork: Procurement teams take the lead on cooperative contracts
Feb 20, 2021
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byMichael Keating
Hi-tech sewers can help safeguard public health, environment and economies
Water & Sewer
Hi-tech sewers can help safeguard public health, environment and economies
Hi-tech sewers can help safeguard public health, environment and economies
Feb 17, 2021
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byLuis Montestruque
Five reasons why city managers should put utility vehicles to work
Public Works & Utilities
Five reasons why city managers should put utility vehicles to work
Five reasons why city managers should put utility vehicles to work
Feb 10, 2021
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byEric Organ
Four key elements to building community trust and transparency in strategic plans
Transportation Infrastructure
Four key elements to building community trust and transparency in strategic plans
Four key elements to building community trust and transparency in strategic plans
Feb 9, 2021
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byMike Bell
Promoting municipal employees’ volunteer efforts
Public Works & Utilities
Promoting municipal employees’ volunteer efforts
Promoting municipal employees’ volunteer efforts
Nov 23, 2020
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bySheila Diann Hammon, Richelle Sandlin
Expediting the reduction of road salt use in America
Transportation Infrastructure
Expediting the reduction of road salt use in America
Expediting the reduction of road salt use in America
Nov 18, 2020
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byCharles Lehn
Concealing 5G small cell sites in your city
Government Technology
Concealing 5G small cell sites in your city
Concealing 5G small cell sites in your city
Oct 2, 2020
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byApostolis Sotiriou
Now is the time to remaster your master plan
Waste Management & Disposal
Now is the time to remaster your master plan
Now is the time to remaster your master plan
Sep 30, 2020
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byMatt Gullo
Rethinking the humble curb
Transportation Infrastructure
Rethinking the humble curb
Rethinking the humble curb
Sep 16, 2020
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byWes Guckert, PTP, President and CEO, The Traffic Group
Smart water tech: The future of smart cities
Water & Sewer
Smart water tech: The future of smart cities
Smart water tech: The future of smart cities
Aug 28, 2020
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byAri Goldfarb
Public-private partnerships: Why governments can’t do it alone
Public Works & Utilities
Public-private partnerships: Why governments can’t do it alone
Public-private partnerships: Why governments can’t do it alone
Aug 24, 2020
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byMark Howard
How to rebuild trust with the public after failed public projects
Government Initiatives
How to rebuild trust with the public after failed public projects
How to rebuild trust with the public after failed public projects
Aug 19, 2020
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byShaughnessy Daniels
The rocky road ahead
Transportation Infrastructure
The rocky road ahead
The rocky road ahead
Aug 17, 2020
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byJason Axelrod
Navigating energy performance contracts: Lessons learned from the City of Jackson’s $90 million recovery for a failed water meter and billing system
Water & Sewer
Navigating energy performance contracts: Lessons learned from the City of Jackson’s $90 million recovery for a failed water meter and billing system
Navigating energy performance contracts: Lessons learned from the City of Jackson’s $90 million recovery for a failed water meter and billing system
Aug 14, 2020
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byJohn Johnson, Brian Boyle
Hidden dangers: Our communities’ buildings turn toxic when they burn
Public Works & Utilities
Hidden dangers: Our communities’ buildings turn toxic when they burn
Hidden dangers: Our communities’ buildings turn toxic when they burn
Jul 27, 2020
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byKathleen Hetrick
Neglect is killing American infrastructure
Public Works & Utilities
Neglect is killing American infrastructure
Neglect is killing American infrastructure
Jul 8, 2020
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byBen Schmidt
Are you ready for your sports facility to become a temporary hospital?
Transportation Infrastructure
Are you ready for your sports facility to become a temporary hospital?
Are you ready for your sports facility to become a temporary hospital?
Jul 6, 2020
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byKevin Kelley, Andrea Austin
Using high-tech demolition to increase productivity and safety in bridge work
Public Safety
Using high-tech demolition to increase productivity and safety in bridge work
Using high-tech demolition to increase productivity and safety in bridge work
Jun 26, 2020
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byMike Martin
The art of a graffiti-free city
Public Works & Utilities
The art of a graffiti-free city
The art of a graffiti-free city
Jun 1, 2020
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byJayson Kellos

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Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.
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Government Technology
Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks
Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks

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Workforce
Cities and counties can use social media and apprentice programs to attract qualified talent
Cities and counties can use social media and apprentice programs to attract qualified talent

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In 2025, public safety technology will be a spending priority for cities and counties
In 2025, public safety technology will be a spending priority for cities and counties

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Agencies need to be prepared at the first sign of a cyber-attack.

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