August 2003
- Written by American City & County Administrator
- 1st August 2003
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Local government officials: Stay focused and persistent as you work to achieve sustainability targetsFor cities and counties striving to their communities more sustainable, architect Nate Thomas, AIA offers simple advice: “Inaction is worse than action. Keep the big picture in mind, but don’t forget the details.” Thomas serves as project manager and director of sustainability at The Architectural Team (TAT), a master planning, architecture and interior design firm […]
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Can vehicle speed and student safety ever be compatible?Nearly 20 years ago, the first federally funded effort aimed at making it both safer and easier for students to walk and bike to school was enacted. Since then, Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiatives have been implemented in hundreds of communities nationwide, many of which produced astounding results. New York, for example, experienced a […]
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New AI-powered data analyst designed for public sectorPolco, a civic engagement and analytics company based in Madison, Wis., announced it has built an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered data analyst designed specifically for governments. “Polly,” as the AI tool is called, is designed to answer questions from public sector leaders using real-time performance management data, comparisons and historical trends, according to Polco, which unveiled […]
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Optimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goalsMunicipal and local governments are increasingly interested in making their operations more environmentally sustainable, and for good reasons. Sustainability initiatives present opportunities to reduce energy, water, and materials use, and along with them the associated costs. They also reflect growing expectations from residents. For instance, two-thirds of Americans support prioritizing the development of alternative energy […]