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2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Muscatine Organics Recycling Center

The Muscatine (Iowa) Organics Recycling Center (MORC) has a food waste depackaging operation that can process more than 4,000 tons of packaged food waste each year. Regional food manufacturers from up to 500 miles away deliver the packaged material to the facility. The food waste creates methane, which is a greenhouse gas that harms the […]

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How one city is proactively managing AI use—and what local governments can learn from it

AI (artificial intelligence) had a big year last year. A topic once reserved for tech circles, it became a frequent news headline and a regular dinner table conversation piece. Governments across the world began shaping policies for AI. In the U.S., President Joe Biden enacted his executive order in October, which created several initiatives to […]

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Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet

In the year 2024, we live our lives online. The pandemic kept workers home, and today, more people are still working remotely. This ups the need for strong, affordable internet connections in homes. People carry multiple mobile devices while out and about, connecting to public and private hotspots, requiring internet access all around cities and […]

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Embracing IT modernization in state & local government agencies

In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, state and local government agencies constantly battle to keep up with continuous technological advancements. The ever-evolving nature of IT necessitates that these organizations remain adaptable and up to date to serve the public sector better. This is why IT modernization has become increasingly critical. This article outlines the advantages […]

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Protecting local government buildings with visitor management

Operations within local government buildings are critical, which is why it’s important to have tools in place that can protect the people inside to keep those operations running as smoothly as possible. That starts with creating a secure entrance. Many organizations either do not have standard processes in place for guests who visit their facilities […]

Supporting Today’s Public Sector Workforce

How employee values, skillsets, and technology are evolving to create thriving agencies. Workforce challenges have been a topic on many minds since the world began to open again in 2022. While the private sector bounced back quickly (exceeding pre-pandemic employment levels in July 2022), the public sector is still feeling the crunch—especially in state and […]

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Sustainability victories for local governments can take many forms and shapes

Cities and counties can achieve sustainability success in several ways, says Brad Barnett, director of Urban Design, Cooper Robertson. The company provides urban design and architecture services, including waterfront design, to government agencies at all levels as well as other organizations. Being able to measure sustainability objectives is crucial, Barnett says. “Incorporating sustainability metrics into […]

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Self-service technology is the key to boosting resident experience with local governments

In today’s consumer landscape, marked by a desire for efficiency and convenience in routine tasks like shopping, the expectation for swift and streamlined processes has become the norm. Consumers expect to be able to go online, quickly find what they are looking for, press order and have it on their doorstep within two days (or […]

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Strengthening faith in democracy: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Lisa Deeley

Spinning around in a barber chair gave Lisa Deeley a unique view of politics and community. Deeley was raised by a single mom in Philadelphia, when there weren’t a lot of childcare options available. “So basically, everywhere my mom went, I went with her,” she says. And Deeley’s mom was involved in politics, serving on […]

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What is going on with Vision Zero

In 2019, the Dallas County Council gave the green light to incorporate Vision Zero strategies into all future traffic planning in an effort to curb vehicle fatalities while increasing safe and healthy mobility for all. When a local TV station conducted a progress report in late 2023, however, investigators found that traffic crashes had killed […]

Year: 2021

Article

2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Muscatine Organics Recycling Center

Commentary

How one city is proactively managing AI use—and what local governments can learn from it

Gallery

Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet

Article

Embracing IT modernization in state & local government agencies

Article

Protecting local government buildings with visitor management

Supporting Today’s Public Sector Workforce

Article

Sustainability victories for local governments can take many forms and shapes

Article

Self-service technology is the key to boosting resident experience with local governments

News

Strengthening faith in democracy: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Lisa Deeley

Commentary

What is going on with Vision Zero

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.