Jennifer Grzeskowiak

Jennifer

Grzeskowiak

Articles by Jennifer Grzeskowiak

Cities and counties test the cloud's benefits, privacy and security of the private cloud. Holden Beach, N.C., Milwaukee, and Snohomish County, Wash., discuss the process and results.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit invests in public transportation to attract new riders

Expanded light rail service and technology appeal to a growing population

Public transportation ridership reaches record levels

Gas prices, technology and employment push numbers upward

States try to prevent developers from walking away from projects

Tight lending restrictions and weak housing demand are just two obstacles making it difficult for developers to break ground on projects.

Cities build development-friendly environments

With construction still lagging, local governments look for ways to make permits and approvals easier for developers

Locals call in the feds to help address gun violence

Federal funding and programs assist local efforts to fight crime

Putting on the safety

Cities team up with other levels of government and non-profits to reduce gun violence

Proposed federal legislation aims to fill gaps in local and state parks funding

However, many doubt that full support will be approved

Cities consider the consequences of selling naming rights

Policies, public confusion present obstacles to some deals

Companies pay for the chance to name public transportation assets

Naming rights for transit facilities and vehicles generate much-needed revenue

Parks funding not child’s play

Cities are looking outside traditional means of funding to keep up with demand for new parks

Mayors speak up when pro sports strike

In pro sports disputes, mayors step in to help mitigate consequences

Local governments continue to put roofs over pro sports teams' heads

With the economic benefits of sports facilities up for debate, cities, counties and states are still helping teams build them.

HUD money available for revitalization projects

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week that it will be awarding $110 million in grants for revitalizing communities and transforming public and assisted housing.

Bike share programs set to launch, share data (with related video)

As the weather warms up this spring and summer, cyclists in some cities will find it easier to make their commute or run errands via bike.

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Survey: Most people like local government, but don't like the feds 1

It’s all about "connectivity" – the connection between government and its citizens, and the real and perceived benefits that arise from that. Governments manage more effectively and efficiently through greater public input and feedback.

By dbevarlky on Apr. 27, 2012

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