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North Carolina city constructing innovative roundabout design

Concord, N.C., is converting one of its intersections into a roundabout with an innovative, mini...

Fortifying networks for prolonged telework: the pandemic and beyond

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on telework was swift and profound. By early April, about...

Rethinking the smart city experience

Over the past few months, we’ve seen the world transform around us. It’s clear that cities...

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Ohio governor wants to ban local governments from regulating single-use plastics

The pandemic has brought about a slew of new sanitation initiatives, including the discontinued use of reusable bags at many retail locations. Now that more is known about COVID-19 transmission, stores are once again allowing customers to bring their own bags, and cities are hitting play on their sustainability initiatives once again. Ohio Governor Mike […]

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North Carolina city constructing innovative roundabout design

Concord, N.C., is converting one of its intersections into a roundabout with an innovative, mini roundabout teardrop design. The intersection, which connects Spring St., Chestnut Dr. And Broad St., is heavily traveled, according to a city brochure for the roundabout. Construction is set to begin on Nov. 9, and will take about six months, according […]

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Oregon city generates renewable energy from city pipe pressure

Hillsboro, Ore., is pioneering a new renewable energy generation technology through a partnership with InPipe Energy, a renewable energy and smart water technology provider. Announced on Oct. 14, the Hillsboro In-Pipe Hydroelectric Project uses the In-PRV, a smart water and micro-hydro system that converts surplus pressure from a city’s water pipeline into electricity, according to […]

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Fortifying networks for prolonged telework: the pandemic and beyond

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on telework was swift and profound. By early April, about half of the American workforce, including state and local government workers, was telecommuting full-time. In a reversal of the prevailing trend of minimizing work-from-home options for government employees, department heads including 61 percent of local governments directed staff to […]

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Rethinking the smart city experience

Over the past few months, we’ve seen the world transform around us. It’s clear that cities will be affected in the long-term, making reflection on the emerging technologies shaping future outcomes critical now. The emergence of 5G networks and boundless broadband deployment has the potential to change the way cities and counties across the country […]

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A tale of two (kinds of) cities

The year 2020 has revealed us as a nation divided – by race, politics and economic well-being. Here’s one more widening divide: clean energy. A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) finds that several dozen U.S. cities are striding toward a clean-energy future – mandating energy efficiency, investing in renewable […]

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Energy efficiency firm helps Texas city upgrade over 3,600 water meters

Gatesville, Texas, is partnering with energy efficiency and renewable energy company Ameresco to replace thousands of outdated water meters and to migrate meter software to the cloud as part of an automatic metering infrastructure (AMI) project. As part of the project, Ameresco will replace 3,600 outmoded water meters with best-in-breed meters, according to a news […]

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How technology is unlocking the future of firefighting and public safety

When you think about how technology is enabling remote government work, what comes to mind? Online city council meetings, or enhanced portals for renewing your driver’s license or paying taxes? What about firefighting?

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Study: Comprehensive, collaborative approach needed to address cybersecurity threats

Cybersecurity has always been a problem at the state and local level, but the global health crisis has compounded the issue by straining budgets and complicating the threat landscape. To address these threats, state and local governments must partner alongside academic institutions.

10 U.S. cities receive leadership grants to increase quality recyclables

Just one year after hosting its inaugural Leadership Summit, which saw a select 50 cities invited for a two-day recycling transformation and circular economy summit, The Recycling Partnership is partnering with 10 of those attending communities. The collaborations will impact 1.3 million households by significantly reducing contamination (trash and other non-recyclables in the recycling bin) […]

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North Carolina city constructing innovative roundabout design

Fortifying networks for prolonged telework: the pandemic and beyond

Rethinking the smart city experience

Article

Ohio governor wants to ban local governments from regulating single-use plastics

Article

North Carolina city constructing innovative roundabout design

Article

Oregon city generates renewable energy from city pipe pressure

Article

Fortifying networks for prolonged telework: the pandemic and beyond

Article

Rethinking the smart city experience

Article

A tale of two (kinds of) cities

Product

Energy efficiency firm helps Texas city upgrade over 3,600 water meters

Article

How technology is unlocking the future of firefighting and public safety

Article

Study: Comprehensive, collaborative approach needed to address cybersecurity threats

10 U.S. cities receive leadership grants to increase quality recyclables

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