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Local government officials: Stay focused and persistent as you work to achieve sustainability targets
For 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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Optimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goals
Municipal 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 […]
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Government fleet managers need to offer incentives to recruit and retain vehicle technicians and mechanics
There is a growing need for trained automotive service technicians, says an executive at TechForce Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to champion students to and through their technical education and into careers as professional transportation technicians. TechForce has issued a report on the vehicle technician workforce. TechForce analyzed government labor statistics and determined there […]
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AI guidelines put in place for administering public benefits programs
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) spreads to local governments, there is a growing opportunity to streamline processes and increase efficiency in government programs with the use of AI. The budding technology also poses risks, however, including a potential lack of human oversite, misuse, inaccuracies and discriminatory outcomes. After issuing an executive order in […]