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Majority of Los Angeles County residents face high risk to climate hazards, new study shows

A new study released by the Los Angeles County’s Chief Sustainability Office (CSO) shows that...

Report: Green infrastructure projects can mitigate flooding, increase resiliency in underserved communities

Addressing the impact of climate change requires a grassroots effort from all kinds of...

California’s water crisis impacting local districts, energy production

Amid drought conditions that’ve ramped up over the last decade or so, California marked its...

Report: Green infrastructure projects can mitigate flooding, increase resiliency in underserved communities

Addressing the impact of climate change requires a grassroots effort from all kinds of organizations, both public and private. And beyond large scale stormwater protection projects, a report issued by a collaboration of New Orleans-based nonprofits shows how smaller green infrastructure initiatives can help neighborhoods mitigate the effects of localized flooding.  The analysis, “The Benefits of Community-Driven Green Infrastructure,” found that “every dollar […]

Grant program recognizes cities furthering racial justice through police reform

Throughout the United States, law enforcement agencies are increasingly turning to co-responder models for calls involving those suffering a mental health crisis, substance abusers and people who are homeless. Many are also implementing mandatory officer training covering discrimination and implicit bias.   A recently announced national grant program seeks to recognize and support programs and practices furthering the […]

Diversifying the public workplace can improve productivity, quality decision making

Last year’s large-scale protest of police violence sparked a nationwide reckoning over race in many different sectors of society, including workplace diversity—especially in government managerial jobs and those that interface often with the general public. A consensus seemed to be drawn from those calling for racial justice that municipal organizations should look like the communities they […]

Report: 25 percent of America’s critical infrastructure is at risk of flooding

With the bipartisan infrastructure moving slowly through the bureaucratic pipeline, a new report from First Street Foundation, the science and technology firm that created Flood Factor, documents how America’s infrastructure stands “on the brink.”  More than 35,000 facilities representing around a quarter of the nation’s critical infrastructure—including hospitals, power stations, superfund/hazardous waste sites and wastewater treatment facilities—is at risk of flooding and […]

Deadlines extended for Exemplary Public Servant of the Year, Crown Communities Awards nominations

Nominations are open for American City & County’s Exemplary Public Servant of the Year and Crown Communities Awards. These annual awards recognize communities and individuals for their accomplishments. Governments that complete a project with long-term implications are eligible for our America’s Crown Communities Awards. Individual leadership is recognized in our Exemplary Public Servant of the Year […]
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