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Public sector administrative software solutions provider rebrands as Euna Solutions

Bringing together critical administration technology solutions for the public sector, GTY Technology has rebranded itself into Euna Solutions, which will merge its current companies into a more integrated suite of offerings. GTY Technology started as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in 2016 and researched several markets before deciding government technology was the field for […]

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Research highlights safety tradeoffs of electric scooter speed limiters

Since the first shared electric scooter program was launched in the United States five years ago, they’ve swarmed cities across the country due to their inexpensive cost, clean energy output and versatility as a last-mile transportation option. As their popularity has grown, regulating their usage on public roadways and streets has arisen as a complex […]

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Metal buildings: Their versatility and durability suit them for public sector infrastructure

Some cities and counties are looking at one structure type to help them meet their infrastructure needs, says Phil Skellorn, associate principal at Buro Happold, an engineering and consulting services firm. “Some public owners are looking at metal buildings as an economical option.” Skellorn says metal buildings can offer advantages if the off-the-shelf product meet’s […]

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NYC adopts building emissions software developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Across the nation, communities of all sizes are setting emissions reduction targets to minimize their carbon footprints and prioritize clean energy. In these efforts, data serves as a foundational requirement. Between staffing shortages and inflation-driven cost increases, obtaining the required data isn’t always feasible—especially in buildings. Municipalities don’t have the resources to conduct energy audits on thousands […]

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LA mayor moves to scale, speed up city’s response to homelessness

Under the guidance of first term-Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles is addressing its homelessness crisis head on by trying to permenantly move its nearly 42,000 homeless residents off the streets. On day-one of her administration, Bass declared a citywide emergency on homelessness, and followed it up with a directive mandating that city departments prioritize affordable […]

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The future of parking in the 15-minute city

At first glance, the 15-minute city spells the end for the parking industry. Designed specifically to cut emissions from private car usage, the city planning model calls for decentralized neighborhoods where residents can live, learn, shop and work without needing to drive. The 15-minute city would enable people to get anywhere they need to go […]

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Local leaders, NLC gather on Capital Hill to advocate for railway safety legislation

Following approval last week of the bipartisan Railway Safety Act by the Senate Commerce Committee—with an added amendment commissioning the National Academy of Sciences to study frequently blocked railway crossings—local leaders continued their push for its full Congressional approval Wednesday at an advocacy briefing on Capitol Hill hosted by the National League of Cities (NLC). […]

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Zero trust is a great strategy but a terrible name

The monthly town hall meeting was going well until they got to the agenda item called “zero trust.” What was to be a routine request for additional funding to implement a zero-trust environment quickly became one of confusion and misunderstanding. Trust in government at all levels has continued its downward spiral over the years. So, […]

Making Permitting Easier: What We’ve Learned Helping America’s Largest Cities Improve Their Permitting Process

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 2 PM EST Permitting doesn’t need to be so difficult – we’ve spent the last 10 years helping Americans navigate the permitting process, and in this informal presentation we’re going to share with you what we’ve learned working with cities like Cincinnati, Detroit, and Orlando. This isn’t about overhauling your […]

Digital Property Tax Collection: Tales from the Trenches of Modernization

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 2 PM EDT | Brought to you by PayIt Gov Digital government comes with massive benefits — and new considerations, from accessibility to security to customer experience. Our webinar will explore how these considerations apply to property tax collection, with people who have been in the trenches of the transition. […]

Year: 2021

News

Public sector administrative software solutions provider rebrands as Euna Solutions

News

Research highlights safety tradeoffs of electric scooter speed limiters

Article

Metal buildings: Their versatility and durability suit them for public sector infrastructure

News

NYC adopts building emissions software developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

News

LA mayor moves to scale, speed up city’s response to homelessness

Article

The future of parking in the 15-minute city

News

Local leaders, NLC gather on Capital Hill to advocate for railway safety legislation

Article

Zero trust is a great strategy but a terrible name

Making Permitting Easier: What We’ve Learned Helping America’s Largest Cities Improve Their Permitting Process

Digital Property Tax Collection: Tales from the Trenches of Modernization

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.