homepage-featured-1 - Page 5 of 90 - American City and County

Article

Native American tribes are making a big economic impact in Tulsa

Native American tribes in Oklahoma have poured more than $15.6 billion into the state, while generating billions more from companies that support the tribes’ business operations, according to the most recent Oklahoma Native Impact report (fiscal year 2019). The report illustrates how Oklahoma’s 38 federally recognized tribes have made an unprecedented impact on the Sooner […]

Article

City and county officials will create lush tree canopies and electrify fleets to enhance the environment in 2024

This year, governments (including cities and counties) will promote abundant tree covers for their communities, says Michael Austin, senior associate at Cooper Robertson, a New York-based international architecture and urban design firm. “Tree canopy campaigns are becoming increasingly vital as communities face recurring challenges from extreme heat. Neighborhoods with robust tree canopies offer numerous benefits […]

Article

Announcing the 2023 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants award winners

American City & County is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards. Selected by the editorial staff of AC&C, this year’s winners reflect the best of community projects and public servants from across the country. This year’s Crown Communities honorees represent projects in roadways, transportation safety, economic […]

Article

Anatomy of a high-functioning strategic plan for city success

As cities adapt to meet the needs of increasingly diverse populations and to reflect the ever-changing dynamics of our economy and political environment, the demand for well-structured, forward thinking strategic planning is more pronounced than ever. A high-functioning strategic plan is a framework that transcends routine operations and charts a course towards transformation and positive […]

News

Report: Building efficiency upgrades could reduce global energy demand by 12%

As communities across the United States combat climate change at the local level, incentivizing energy efficient changes has become a key area of focus. A new report from the World Economic Forum outlines the economic benefits of efficiency upgrades. Streamlining effiencies would boost economic growth by converting waste energy into production. A 31 percent reduction […]

Article

Digital transformation can help agencies improve their cybersecurity compliance and document management

No question, governments face cyber threats each day. Government facilities had the third highest count of ransomware attacks in 2022, according to USA Facts. The analysis measured the number of ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure, by sector, for 2022. There are several steps that can aid a local government agency in its cybersecurity compliance efforts, […]

Article

Overcoming CIO irrelevance

Being the leader of the IT organization has never been easy, whether one’s title is director of information services or chief information officer (CIO). Some senior managers have come to question the relevancy of the CIO position itself, especially given the explosion of other “chiefs” during the past decade. IT leaders have always (and rightfully) […]

News

FEMA triples its funding for low-interest loans funding disaster resilience projects

Due to a high level of interest, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tripling its funding for low-interest loans for disaster resilience projects this year to $150 million. With the beginning of 2024, the agency launched its “Year of Resilience,” which includes a second funding opportunity for the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund grant […]

News

Department of Energy makes available $40M to train auditors of commercial, residential buildings

The Department of Energy is making available $40 million so that states increase the number of qualified green building inspectors. Authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Energy Auditor Training program will let states train workers to be able to conduct energy audits or surveys of commercial and residential buildings. The investment is intended to […]

Article

AI-based tool helps governments recruit the right job candidates from a diverse pool

The 2024 labor and recruiting market in the U.S. still favors employers over workers, says Angela Hood, founder and CEO of ThisWay Global. The firm has developed a Diversity Sourcing and Matching Engine that enables employers to connect with diverse applicants and candidates from more than 8,500 diversity-based organizations. It is also a fast-growing software-as-a-service […]

Tag: homepage-featured-1

Article

Native American tribes are making a big economic impact in Tulsa

Article

City and county officials will create lush tree canopies and electrify fleets to enhance the environment in 2024

Article

Announcing the 2023 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants award winners

Article

Anatomy of a high-functioning strategic plan for city success

News

Report: Building efficiency upgrades could reduce global energy demand by 12%

Article

Digital transformation can help agencies improve their cybersecurity compliance and document management

Article

Overcoming CIO irrelevance

News

FEMA triples its funding for low-interest loans funding disaster resilience projects

News

Department of Energy makes available $40M to train auditors of commercial, residential buildings

Article

AI-based tool helps governments recruit the right job candidates from a diverse pool

WHITE PAPERS

Industrial AMR infographic

Mechanize the Mop White Paper

3 Ways to Reduce Time-to-Hire in the Public Sector

Webinars

How to Successfully Implement LED Streetlights in Your Hometown with Federal Funds

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

2023 State of Public Sourcing: Taking Local Governments into a Bright Future

Podcast

Podcast: Disaster Management Symposium preview

Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

GALLERIES

Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet

10 best cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

10 big U.S. cities where it’s easier for Gen Z to become homeowners