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Report: E-scooters and e-bikes reduce traffic congestion, commuting time

E-scooters and electric bikes have quickly emerged in cities across the United States as an important means of mobility for constituents commuting to work and tourists exploring the downtown area. Prompted by public annoyance and legitimate safety concerns, some cities have moved to curb their usage via outright bans or rental time restrictions. But a […]

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Creating a menu of city standards for better outdoor dining guidelines

Prompted by pandemic restrictions as well as an increased interest in pedestrian-friendly streets, outdoor dining installations have rapidly grown in recent years. In New York, for instance, the city issued more than 12,000 outdoor dining permits to restaurants under its Open Restaurants program. In Los Angeles, more than 2,500 businesses have taken advantage of the […]

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Operation Green Light to honor veterans by illuminating public spaces green

Ahead of Veterans Day next week, county governments across the United States are passing resolutions that will illuminate government buildings with green light in recognition of local veterans and as a way to raise awareness about the services offered in their communities. A New York-based initiative launched nationally this year by the National Association of […]

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Amid partisan rancor, local administrators must be steady

In an increasingly partisan political environment, local governments face the difficult task of unifying potentially disparate community members around common goals like sidewalks and libraries. With Election Day upcoming Tuesday, Jason Grant, director of advocacy at the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), said it’s more important than ever for local administrators to remain steady and […]

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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit nominations for the American City & County Crown Communities Awards and Exemplary Public Servants of the Year

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2022 American City & County’s Crown Communities Awards and the Exemplary Public Servants of the Year has been extended until Nov. 10. Nominate your community project or your star public servant for the 2022 American City & County’s Crown Communities Awards and the Exemplary Public Servants of the Year. […]

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Report: NYC’s street-side dining program a ‘life preserver’ for local businesses during pandemic’s worst days

A few years ago, when stay-at-home orders brought communities to a shuddering halt overnight, cities across the United States scrambled to find sustainable solutions to the sudden economic challenge local restaurants found themselves facing, experimenting with initiatives that included street-side dining. Blocking off streets to expand outdoor dining opportunities proved an effective measure that many […]

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Navigating the ESG nine-lane highway: A roadmap for public sector entities

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) discussions have become more prevalent in recent years and the topic continues to be an evolving subject in the public sector. In the public sector space, a comprehensive approach to ESG may address a spectrum of topics, ranging from day-to-day operations to policy initiatives to capital borrowings. The ESG journey […]

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Local governments can score sustainability points several ways

Cities and counties can achieve some fast sustainability wins in the short term, says Mikayla Hoskins, an associate on the cities team at Buro Happold, a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy and a global practice of consulting engineers and advisers. The firm offers its clients expertise in structural engineering, sustainability, lighting design, mobility and other areas. She […]

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Wastewater monitoring is an important tool for administrators, but not without ethical considerations

In this pandemic-marked era, public health officials are looking everywhere for signs that could point to disease spread, including through wastewater monitoring at local sewer systems. Wastewater surveillance is a practice that’s long been used in many countries for various different reasons—Australia, for example, has a program that tracks illicit drugs in sewage—and it’s increasingly […]

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3 tips for getting a bigger piece of the IIJA pie

The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the bipartisan infrastructure law, will bring profound improvements to America’s roads and bridges, railways, water systems, improved emergency management and mitigation, and broadband access. IIJA’s competitive grants, increased funding levels, and emphasis on local investment, are especially exciting components of the law as […]

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News

Report: E-scooters and e-bikes reduce traffic congestion, commuting time

Commentary

Creating a menu of city standards for better outdoor dining guidelines

News

Operation Green Light to honor veterans by illuminating public spaces green

News

Amid partisan rancor, local administrators must be steady

News

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit nominations for the American City & County Crown Communities Awards and Exemplary Public Servants of the Year

News

Report: NYC’s street-side dining program a ‘life preserver’ for local businesses during pandemic’s worst days

Article

Navigating the ESG nine-lane highway: A roadmap for public sector entities

Article

Local governments can score sustainability points several ways

News

Wastewater monitoring is an important tool for administrators, but not without ethical considerations

Commentary

3 tips for getting a bigger piece of the IIJA pie

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