2021 - Page 10 of 51 - American City and County

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Flood monitoring product aims to make tracking flood damage more efficient

The amount of flooding in the U.S. has been rising since the 1950s, with damages from floods costing the U.S. an estimated $180 billion every year, a recent Senate report found. A new flood response data product launched by Floodbase is designed to help governments track flood damage and flood severity in near-real time to […]

White Paper

The Government Guide to Electronic Records Management and Open Records Compliance

The need for transparency and accountability at all levels of government has never been greater. In this guide, you’ll learn how to capture, search, and produce records from complex electronic data sources like your agency’s website, social media profiles, and internal chat platforms, in just a few clicks. Transparency is essential for building trust between […]

Commentary

Digital permitting: Building stronger communities and centralizing asset data

Permitting is an essential aspect of sustainable growth and community development. As city governments make strides in modernizing how they manage, track and maintain assets, many are finding opportunities to rethink their approach to permitting and community engagement. Submitting a permit is often laden with paperwork, leading to delays that stall progress and frustrate residents […]

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Study ranks the top 10 ‘most luxurious’ cities in the U.S.

Fine dining, dancing, top-grade hotels, lavish shopping venues—many U.S. cities offer opportunities to experience “the finer things in life.” But which ones boast the most? A recent study by Dominion Enterprises, a wealth management company, examined 100 cities to rank which ones offered the “most luxurious” experiences for visitors looking to spend big bucks in […]

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Here’s a quick sustainability win: Make structures more energy-efficient

Cities and counties can achieve significant sustainability wins in the short term by focusing on actions that deliver tangible benefits fairly quickly, says Jimmy Carchietta, a LEED accredited professional and founder of Cotocon Group, a New York-based sustainability consultancy that helps its clients plan and construct efficient, sustainable and low-carbon-footprint buildings throughout the U.S. The […]

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Rethinking the 85th percentile rule: Prioritizing safety over speed

One of the longstanding principles in road safety is the 85th percentile rule, a traffic engineering standard that sets speed limits based on the speed at or below which 85% of vehicles are traveling under free-flowing conditions. While the 85th percentile rule is based on the premise that most drivers naturally will travel at a […]

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Data tool designed to help states and localities provide medical debt relief

More than 15 million Americans have medical debt on their credit scores and a collective $49 billion in outstanding medical bills, according to a recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Biden-Harris administration announced the elimination of $7 billion in medical debt by the end of 2026 through its American Rescue Plan (ARP) […]

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Gallery: See the small cities that are experiencing big economic growth

To say the past five years have been challenging and filled with economic uncertainties for local governments would be putting it mildly. Yet, for as much uncertainty and trial cities have faced since the pandemic, there has been adaptation and resilience. A recent study by CoworkingCafe, a listing service for flexible workspaces, collected data to […]

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Addressing the mobile threat to the U.S. election

In April 2024, cybercriminals successfully targeted Coffee County, Ga., with a ransomware attack that forced the county to cut connection to the state’s voter registration system, impacting more than 43,000 citizens. This attack is one of countless recent cyberattacks targeting state and local electoral processes. Just months earlier, in January, citizens in New Hampshire received […]

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Training, certification and digital tools can help prevent workplace injuries and deaths

Worker safety in government remains a priority. The number of preventable fatal workplace injuries in government, however, grew from 311 in 2021 to 352 in 2022, according to the National Safety Council. Among all industries in the U.S., the number of preventable fatal workplace injuries totaled 4,695 in 2022. Safety and safety training should be […]

Year: 2021

News

Flood monitoring product aims to make tracking flood damage more efficient

White Paper

The Government Guide to Electronic Records Management and Open Records Compliance

Commentary

Digital permitting: Building stronger communities and centralizing asset data

GalleryNews

Study ranks the top 10 ‘most luxurious’ cities in the U.S.

Article

Here’s a quick sustainability win: Make structures more energy-efficient

Article

Rethinking the 85th percentile rule: Prioritizing safety over speed

News

Data tool designed to help states and localities provide medical debt relief

News

Gallery: See the small cities that are experiencing big economic growth

Article

Addressing the mobile threat to the U.S. election

Article

Training, certification and digital tools can help prevent workplace injuries and deaths

WHITE PAPERS

Industrial AMR infographic

Mechanize the Mop White Paper

3 Ways to Reduce Time-to-Hire in the Public Sector

Webinars

Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

How to Successfully Implement LED Streetlights in Your Hometown with Federal Funds

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

Podcast

Podcast: Disaster Management Symposium preview

Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

GALLERIES

A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far

Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.

Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.