Andy Castillo

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Boston bans fossil fuels in all new, renovated municipally owned buildings
Public Works & Utilities
Boston bans fossil fuels in all new, renovated municipally owned buildingsBoston bans fossil fuels in all new, renovated municipally owned buildings
byAndy Castillo
Aug 8, 2023
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Government Initiatives
HUD’s $85M competitive grant program incentivizes changes to restrictive land use policies, promotes affordable housingHUD’s $85M competitive grant program incentivizes changes to restrictive land use policies, promotes affordable housing
byAndy Castillo
Aug 7, 2023
3 Min Read

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Workforce
The 5 American cities with the most vacant commercial office space
The 5 American cities with the most vacant commercial office space
Aug 5, 2023
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5 Slides
byAndy Castillo
Report: Transportation and smart land use are key areas of focus for revitalization rural communities
Smart Cities
Report: Transportation and smart land use are key areas of focus for revitalization rural communities
Report: Transportation and smart land use are key areas of focus for revitalization rural communities
Aug 2, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Cities and counties must prioritize workforce development to meet clean energy infrastructure goals
Energy & Electricity
Report: Cities and counties must prioritize workforce development to meet clean energy infrastructure goals
Report: Cities and counties must prioritize workforce development to meet clean energy infrastructure goals
Aug 2, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Emergency Services
Proposed bill would add extreme heat to list of major disaster qualifying events
Proposed bill would add extreme heat to list of major disaster qualifying events
Aug 1, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Emergency dispatch centers are facing a staffing crisis
Emergency Services
Report: Emergency dispatch centers are facing a staffing crisis
Report: Emergency dispatch centers are facing a staffing crisis
Jul 31, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
‘A rotten foundation’: Design report unpacks historic, existing inequalities in nation’s highway system
Transportation Infrastructure
‘A rotten foundation’: Design report unpacks historic, existing inequalities in nation’s highway system
‘A rotten foundation’: Design report unpacks historic, existing inequalities in nation’s highway system
Jul 28, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Biden, mayors from Phoenix and San Antonio join to launch initiative combating extreme heat
Government Initiatives
Biden, mayors from Phoenix and San Antonio join to launch initiative combating extreme heat
Biden, mayors from Phoenix and San Antonio join to launch initiative combating extreme heat
Jul 27, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Homeless women need safe, affordable, private housing and shelters
Public Safety
Report: Homeless women need safe, affordable, private housing and shelters
Report: Homeless women need safe, affordable, private housing and shelters
Jul 26, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Smart Surfaces Coalition adds 5 cities, promotes reflective roofs, pavement
Smart Cities
Smart Surfaces Coalition adds 5 cities, promotes reflective roofs, pavement
Smart Surfaces Coalition adds 5 cities, promotes reflective roofs, pavement
Jul 25, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Last month’s wildfire smoke plume in New York, New Jersey comparable to secondhand smoking
Public Safety
Last month’s wildfire smoke plume in New York, New Jersey comparable to secondhand smoking
Last month’s wildfire smoke plume in New York, New Jersey comparable to secondhand smoking
Jul 24, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Infrastructure is the top mayoral priority according to NLC’s ‘State of the Cities 2023’ report
Transportation Infrastructure
Infrastructure is the top mayoral priority according to NLC’s ‘State of the Cities 2023’ report
Infrastructure is the top mayoral priority according to NLC’s ‘State of the Cities 2023’ report
Jul 21, 2023
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5 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Department of Energy awards 27 organizations, states, local and Tribal governments $90 million to update energy codes
Energy & Electricity
Department of Energy awards 27 organizations, states, local and Tribal governments $90 million to update energy codes
Department of Energy awards 27 organizations, states, local and Tribal governments $90 million to update energy codes
Jul 19, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Carlsblad, Calif., Charleston, S.C. included in latest round of Bloomberg Philanthropies certification for data excellence
Cybersecurity
Carlsblad, Calif., Charleston, S.C. included in latest round of Bloomberg Philanthropies certification for data excellence
Carlsblad, Calif., Charleston, S.C. included in latest round of Bloomberg Philanthropies certification for data excellence
Jul 17, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Major disaster declared in Vermont following devastating flooding in Montpelier, Ludlow, and other areas
Emergency Services
Major disaster declared in Vermont following devastating flooding in Montpelier, Ludlow, and other areas
Major disaster declared in Vermont following devastating flooding in Montpelier, Ludlow, and other areas
Jul 14, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
U.S. Department of Transportation publishes resource to help cities take advantage of charging infrastructure funding
Transportation Infrastructure
U.S. Department of Transportation publishes resource to help cities take advantage of charging infrastructure funding
U.S. Department of Transportation publishes resource to help cities take advantage of charging infrastructure funding
Jul 13, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
$17B Hudson River Tunnel project moves into engineering phase, receives $6B grant
Government Initiatives
$17B Hudson River Tunnel project moves into engineering phase, receives $6B grant
$17B Hudson River Tunnel project moves into engineering phase, receives $6B grant
Jul 12, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Boston plans to offer ‘up to 75%’ tax breaks to office building owners that convert spaces into housing
Taxation
Boston plans to offer ‘up to 75%’ tax breaks to office building owners that convert spaces into housing
Boston plans to offer ‘up to 75%’ tax breaks to office building owners that convert spaces into housing
Jul 10, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Transportation department opens applications for more than $3B in funding to reconnect communities
Transportation Infrastructure
Transportation department opens applications for more than $3B in funding to reconnect communities
Transportation department opens applications for more than $3B in funding to reconnect communities
Jul 10, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Scottsdale, Ariz. implements green building code for new commercial, multifamily construction
Public Works & Utilities
Scottsdale, Ariz. implements green building code for new commercial, multifamily construction
Scottsdale, Ariz. implements green building code for new commercial, multifamily construction
Jul 10, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
NYC Department of Transportation launches e-scooter pilot program in East Bronx
Transportation Infrastructure
NYC Department of Transportation launches e-scooter pilot program in East Bronx
NYC Department of Transportation launches e-scooter pilot program in East Bronx
Jul 7, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: More charging infrastructure is needed to support 30 to 42M electric vehicles by 2030
Energy & Electricity
Report: More charging infrastructure is needed to support 30 to 42M electric vehicles by 2030
Report: More charging infrastructure is needed to support 30 to 42M electric vehicles by 2030
Jul 6, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
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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10 Slides
byAndy Castillo
2022 Crown Communities Award Winner: The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Transportation Infrastructure
2022 Crown Communities Award Winner: The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
2022 Crown Communities Award Winner: The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Jul 3, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Urban residents plan to use micromobility ‘substantially more in the future’
Smart Cities
Report: Urban residents plan to use micromobility ‘substantially more in the future’
Report: Urban residents plan to use micromobility ‘substantially more in the future’
Jun 30, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Phoenix passes water conservation policy that restricts turf, outdoor irrigation on new development, promotes native flora
Water & Sewer
Phoenix passes water conservation policy that restricts turf, outdoor irrigation on new development, promotes native flora
Phoenix passes water conservation policy that restricts turf, outdoor irrigation on new development, promotes native flora
Jun 28, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Department of Commerce announces state allocations for $42.45B in broadband funding
Government Technology
Department of Commerce announces state allocations for $42.45B in broadband funding
Department of Commerce announces state allocations for $42.45B in broadband funding
Jun 27, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Cities are preparing for air taxi transit systems by considering where to put ‘vertiports’
Transportation Infrastructure
Report: Cities are preparing for air taxi transit systems by considering where to put ‘vertiports’
Report: Cities are preparing for air taxi transit systems by considering where to put ‘vertiports’
Jun 26, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
New $575M funding opportunity available for coastal communities to improve resilience, adapt to climate change
Government Initiatives
New $575M funding opportunity available for coastal communities to improve resilience, adapt to climate change
New $575M funding opportunity available for coastal communities to improve resilience, adapt to climate change
Jun 23, 2023
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Pedestrian deaths in 2022 hit their highest level since 1981
Transportation Infrastructure
Pedestrian deaths in 2022 hit their highest level since 1981
Pedestrian deaths in 2022 hit their highest level since 1981
Jun 22, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Autonomous vehicle transit pilot in rural Minnesota to expand with $9.3M federal grant
Transportation Infrastructure
Autonomous vehicle transit pilot in rural Minnesota to expand with $9.3M federal grant
Autonomous vehicle transit pilot in rural Minnesota to expand with $9.3M federal grant
Jun 21, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Santa Cruz-Watson, Calif.
Recruitment & Retention
Gallery: Rental prices are outpacing minimum wages, especially in these 10 metro areas
Gallery: Rental prices are outpacing minimum wages, especially in these 10 metro areas
Jun 16, 2023
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10 Slides
byAndy Castillo
NYC housing authority highlights 9% reduction in heat, hot water outages; $78M in infrastructure upgrades
Water & Sewer
NYC housing authority highlights 9% reduction in heat, hot water outages; $78M in infrastructure upgrades
NYC housing authority highlights 9% reduction in heat, hot water outages; $78M in infrastructure upgrades
Jun 15, 2023
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Economy & Finance
10 American cities where inflation is still on the rise
10 American cities where inflation is still on the rise
Jun 14, 2023
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11 Slides
byAndy Castillo

Galleries

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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
10 Slides

Co-op Solutions

sustainability
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
Sponsored Content
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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