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In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basisIn 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis

Local government officials will encounter several sustainability trends as we head into 2025. In the next year, we will see local governments take a closer look at embodied carbon and full lifecycle footprints of materials.

byMichael Keating
Nov 19, 2024
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Sustainability
How to increase climate resilience in urban areasHow to increase climate resilience in urban areas
byAndrew Wigmore
Nov 12, 2024
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Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.
byRyan Kushner
Aug 30, 2024
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Optimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goals
Sustainability
Optimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goalsOptimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goals
byBen Baldi
May 10, 2024
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Sustainability victories for local governments can take many forms and shapes
Sustainability
Sustainability victories for local governments can take many forms and shapesSustainability victories for local governments can take many forms and shapes
byMichael Keating
Apr 1, 2024
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Surveys can help cities and counties determine sustainability and other priorities among citizens
Sustainability
Surveys can help cities and counties determine sustainability and other priorities among citizensSurveys can help cities and counties determine sustainability and other priorities among citizens
byMichael Keating
Feb 6, 2024
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Cities and counties: Take the time to design and fund sustainable community programs
Sustainability
Cities and counties: Take the time to design and fund sustainable community programs
Cities and counties: Take the time to design and fund sustainable community programs
Jan 30, 2024
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byMichael Keating
Chattanooga has the foundation in place to achieve its sustainability goals
Sustainability
Chattanooga has the foundation in place to achieve its sustainability goals
Chattanooga has the foundation in place to achieve its sustainability goals
Nov 8, 2023
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byMichael Keating
Green Infrastructure
Gallery: 10 of America’s greenest large cities
Gallery: 10 of America’s greenest large cities
Oct 24, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Audit of New York City’s subway system highlights climate vulnerability, recommends resilience action
Sustainability
Audit of New York City’s subway system highlights climate vulnerability, recommends resilience action
Audit of New York City’s subway system highlights climate vulnerability, recommends resilience action
Oct 10, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Climate Vulnerability Index ranks the most at-risk communities—many are in the Deep South
Sustainability
Climate Vulnerability Index ranks the most at-risk communities—many are in the Deep South
Climate Vulnerability Index ranks the most at-risk communities—many are in the Deep South
Oct 5, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Green Infrastructure
10 of the leafiest city capitals in the United States
10 of the leafiest city capitals in the United States
Oct 2, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Seasons change: Addressing environmental issues takes many forms
Sustainability
Seasons change: Addressing environmental issues takes many forms
Seasons change: Addressing environmental issues takes many forms
Sep 19, 2023
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byTammy Rimes
Government systems must be sustainable, secure and cost effective for mission achievement
Sustainability
Government systems must be sustainable, secure and cost effective for mission achievement
Government systems must be sustainable, secure and cost effective for mission achievement
Jul 17, 2023
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byMike Wiseman
Green Infrastructure
Gallery: Top 10 large, bicycle-friendly American cities
Gallery: Top 10 large, bicycle-friendly American cities
Jul 5, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders
Sustainability
To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders
To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders
May 10, 2023
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byMichael Keating
Report: Local governments turning to digital transformation to combat climate change
Sustainability
Report: Local governments turning to digital transformation to combat climate change
Report: Local governments turning to digital transformation to combat climate change
May 4, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Green Infrastructure
Gallery: Top 10 American cities most friendly to EVs
Gallery: Top 10 American cities most friendly to EVs
Apr 7, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
With adequate data, a local government’s sustainability goals are within reach
Sustainability
With adequate data, a local government’s sustainability goals are within reach
With adequate data, a local government’s sustainability goals are within reach
Mar 27, 2023
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byMichael Keating
Green Infrastructure
Gallery: America's top 10 bicycle-friendly cities
Gallery: America's top 10 bicycle-friendly cities
Mar 10, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
New York City streamlines environmental review process to boost climate-friendly housing projects
Sustainability
New York City streamlines environmental review process to boost climate-friendly housing projects
New York City streamlines environmental review process to boost climate-friendly housing projects
Feb 15, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Residents ask government leaders to show measurable sustainability results and triumphs
Sustainability
Residents ask government leaders to show measurable sustainability results and triumphs
Residents ask government leaders to show measurable sustainability results and triumphs
Feb 6, 2023
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byMichael Keating
Green Infrastructure
Report: While remote work is causing offices to empty out, walkable cities are still in high demand
Report: While remote work is causing offices to empty out, walkable cities are still in high demand
Jan 26, 2023
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Sustainability
Gallery: 10 American cities with plenty of parks, low pollution and beautiful buildings
Gallery: 10 American cities with plenty of parks, low pollution and beautiful buildings
Jan 11, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Sustainability
10 U.S. cities with the most green space
10 U.S. cities with the most green space
Jan 5, 2023
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byMichelle M. Havich
Local governments can score sustainability points several ways
Sustainability
Local governments can score sustainability points several ways
Local governments can score sustainability points several ways
Nov 1, 2022
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byMichael Keating
Saving tomorrow today: Pursuing sustainability measures is a growing priority for agencies
Sustainability
Saving tomorrow today: Pursuing sustainability measures is a growing priority for agencies
Saving tomorrow today: Pursuing sustainability measures is a growing priority for agencies
Sep 20, 2022
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byTammy Rimes
Climate survey by American City & County highlights environmental challenges
Sustainability
Climate survey by American City & County highlights environmental challenges
Climate survey by American City & County highlights environmental challenges
Sep 19, 2022
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byAndy Castillo
The sharing economy: Helping cities meet their sustainability goals
Sustainability
The sharing economy: Helping cities meet their sustainability goals
The sharing economy: Helping cities meet their sustainability goals
May 31, 2022
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byEdward Moon
Local governments rely on ICMA to help make communities more resilient and sustainable
Sustainability
Local governments rely on ICMA to help make communities more resilient and sustainable
Local governments rely on ICMA to help make communities more resilient and sustainable
Mar 7, 2022
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byMichael Keating
New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness
Sustainability
New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness
New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness
Feb 3, 2022
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byAndy Castillo
Sustainability takes center stage in Milwaukee city operations
Sustainability
Sustainability takes center stage in Milwaukee city operations
Sustainability takes center stage in Milwaukee city operations
Nov 24, 2021
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byMichael Keating
A Greener Future for Playgrounds
Sustainability
A Greener Future for Playgrounds
A Greener Future for Playgrounds
Oct 28, 2021
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Green infrastructure increases resiliency to climate change, provides many other co-benefits
Sustainability
Green infrastructure increases resiliency to climate change, provides many other co-benefits
Green infrastructure increases resiliency to climate change, provides many other co-benefits
Oct 27, 2021
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byAndy Castillo
Report: Green infrastructure projects can mitigate flooding, increase resiliency in underserved communities
Sustainability
Report: Green infrastructure projects can mitigate flooding, increase resiliency in underserved communities
Report: Green infrastructure projects can mitigate flooding, increase resiliency in underserved communities
Oct 20, 2021
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byAndy Castillo

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Public Administration & Governance
A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so farA new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far
byRyan Kushner
Oct 21, 2024
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Economy & Finance
Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.
byRyan Kushner
Oct 7, 2024
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Sustainability
Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.
byRyan Kushner
Aug 30, 2024
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Water & Sewer
These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024
byRyan Kushner
Aug 16, 2024
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Sustainability
In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis
In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis

Nov 19, 2024

Workforce
When they search for new staffers, cities and counties should cast a wide net and recruit globally
When they search for new staffers, cities and counties should cast a wide net and recruit globally

Nov 11, 2024

Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
Government Technology
Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments

Nov 6, 2024

A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision
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A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision
A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision

Nov 1, 2024

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