Cities plan for kid-friendly downtowns 1st June 2008 For nearly five decades, the irresistible attraction of more space, better schools and increased safety led many Americans to abandon cities in favor
Processing options 1st June 2008 In 1996, when MasterCard, Visa and American Express began allowing governments to charge a convenience fee for residents’ online credit card payments,
Crunching numbers 1st May 2008 With residents routinely demanding information about how their tax dollars are used, local governments are searching for ways to effectively account for
Feds to the rescue? 1st April 2008 Already faced with budget shortfalls, local governments continue to reel from the consequences of the sharp rise in home foreclosures. As of March, more
Homeward bound 1st April 2008 Foreclosure affects more than individual families; it also can diminish the quality of life for entire neighborhoods, disrupt the local market for ownership
What’s the hold up? 1st March 2008 Since 2006, when federal legislation that helps fund the cleanup and revitalization of brownfields expired, local officials have been anticipating its
Branding helps cities make their mark 1st March 2008 For economic development officials and tourism leaders, a city’s brand can be a strong magnet for businesses and visitors. But, many cities do not have
Agencies move to close ‘grocery gaps’ 1st March 2008 As chain supermarkets have been abandoning inner cities to build in suburbs where land is both more plentiful and less expensive, many low-income urban
Where the heart is 1st March 2008 Only a one-lane roadway of rippled and cracked asphalt led to an isolated property on Montgomery Avenue in Fairmont, W.Va. The house, occupied by Angie
Growing along the lines 1st March 2008 Arlington County, Va., officials first adopted smart-growth principles in the late 1960s and early 1970s when they decided to reroute a key Metro line
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020