Smart Cities

California police showing interest in nunchucks as a restraint tool (with related video)

California police showing interest in nunchucks as a restraint tool (with related video)California police showing interest in nunchucks as a restraint tool (with related video)

Law enforcement is taking another look at nunchucks, which were in wide use by police in the 1980s. The Anderson Police Department in rural Northern California has added nunchucks, also called nunchucku, to its arsenal of non-lethal weapons.

byMichael Keating

Feb 14, 2015

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Grant and project tracking tool keeps tabs on labor and non-labor hours and costs (with related video)

Government Initiatives

Grant and project tracking tool keeps tabs on labor and non-labor hours and costs (with related video)Grant and project tracking tool keeps tabs on labor and non-labor hours and costs (with related video)Grant and project tracking tool keeps tabs on labor and non-labor hours and costs (with related video)

byMichael Keating

Jan 30, 2015

1 Min Read

GIS data increasingly integral for government operations

GIS data increasingly integral for government operations GIS data increasingly integral for government operations

Jan 4, 2015

1 Min Read

Building Bridges

Government Technology

Building Bridges Building Bridges

Nov 21, 2014

1 Min Read

The social soapbox

Government Technology

The social soapbox The social soapbox

Oct 22, 2014

1 Min Read

Making the case for historic theaters

Making the case for historic theaters Making the case for historic theaters

byMichael R. Schnoering

Oct 22, 2014

1 Min Read

Government Technology

Tips for selling to state and local governments (with related video)

Tips for selling to state and local governments (with related video)

Seafaring cities

Seafaring cities

Community development districts are a fast-growing form of special district, says the Census Bureau (with related video)

Public Works & Utilities

Community development districts are a fast-growing form of special district, says the Census Bureau (with related video)

Community development districts are a fast-growing form of special district, says the Census Bureau (with related video)

byMichael Keating

Southeastern megalopolis – the present path of urban sprawl

Government Technology

Southeastern megalopolis – the present path of urban sprawl

Southeastern megalopolis – the present path of urban sprawl

Repurposing payphones – how abandoned booths could transform urban centers

Government Technology

Repurposing payphones – how abandoned booths could transform urban centers

Repurposing payphones – how abandoned booths could transform urban centers

Public Works & Utilities

Get a green light when you need a restroom break (with related video)

Get a green light when you need a restroom break (with related video)

Tried and true data backup technology: Microfilm (with related video)

Tried and true data backup technology: Microfilm (with related video)

byMichael Keating

IT spending

Government Technology

Liberal and conservative – cities’ political leanings

Public Administration & Governance

Liberal and conservative – cities’ political leanings

Liberal and conservative – cities’ political leanings

Solar lighting illuminates bicycle trails in California (with related video)

Government Technology

Solar lighting illuminates bicycle trails in California (with related video)

Solar lighting illuminates bicycle trails in California (with related video)

Empty nesters to urban nesters: baby boomers follow their children to the city

Empty nesters to urban nesters: baby boomers follow their children to the city

Urban sprawl linked to lower quality of life

Urban sprawl linked to lower quality of life

Urban sprawl linked to lower quality of life

Public Procurement

Procurement-awareness activities signal that March is National Procurement Month (with related video)

Procurement-awareness activities signal that March is National Procurement Month (with related video)

Geofoam serves as soil substitute in Windy City park project (with related video)

Government Initiatives

Geofoam serves as soil substitute in Windy City park project (with related video)

Geofoam serves as soil substitute in Windy City park project (with related video)

Most dangerous cities in America

Most dangerous cities in America

Most dangerous cities in America

Government Technology

Pinterest as a tool for governments and government marketers (with related video)

Pinterest as a tool for governments and government marketers (with related video)

Storm-struck city relies on tub grinders to aid cleanup efforts (with related video)

Government Initiatives

Storm-struck city relies on tub grinders to aid cleanup efforts (with related video)

Storm-struck city relies on tub grinders to aid cleanup efforts (with related video)

Local governments have mobilized for leaf pickup (with related video)

Public Works & Utilities

Local governments have mobilized for leaf pickup (with related video)

Local governments have mobilized for leaf pickup (with related video)

Here are some potential ways that cities can help create jobs in their communities (with related video)

Government Technology

Here are some potential ways that cities can help create jobs in their communities (with related video)

Here are some potential ways that cities can help create jobs in their communities (with related video)

Public Procurement

A case for achieving best value in procurement through PIPS

A case for achieving best value in procurement through PIPS

Digital archives aid in community engagement

Government Technology

Digital archives aid in community engagement

Digital archives aid in community engagement

Local governments find innovative ways to fund infrastructure projects

Local governments find innovative ways to fund infrastructure projects

byFranky Hunter

Pothole patcher aims to rescue city streets (with related video)

Public Works & Utilities

Pothole patcher aims to rescue city streets (with related video)

Pothole patcher aims to rescue city streets (with related video)

Model predictions: GIS helps public works manage assets

Public Works & Utilities

Model predictions: GIS helps public works manage assets

Model predictions: GIS helps public works manage assets

Government Technology

Video game to simulate/teach urban planning

Video game to simulate/teach urban planning

Carnegie Mellon University’s graduate program offers a powerful brand to public administrators

Carnegie Mellon University’s graduate program offers a powerful brand to public administrators

Five tips for government employees to make the most of working from coffee shops

Five tips for government employees to make the most of working from coffee shops

Five tips for government employees to make the most of working from coffee shops

Resource: Directory of U.S. counties

Government Technology

Resource: Directory of U.S. counties

Resource: Directory of U.S. counties

Government Technology

Selling to California state government — opportunities at the DGS (with related video)

Selling to California state government — opportunities at the DGS (with related video)

byMichael Keating

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