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Gallery: 10 American cities with plenty of parks, low pollution and beautiful buildingsGallery: 10 American cities with plenty of parks, low pollution and beautiful buildings

From California’s Gold Coast to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and the sweeping plains of Wyoming, the United States and its many National Parks is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Nestled within many of these natural vistas are cities that accentuate the beauty through architecture and aesthetics.

byAndy Castillo
Jan 11, 2023
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Average funded status of local, state retirement systems declined 6% in 2022
Workforce
Average funded status of local, state retirement systems declined 6% in 2022Average funded status of local, state retirement systems declined 6% in 2022
byAndy Castillo
Jan 9, 2023
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Sustainability
10 U.S. cities with the most green space10 U.S. cities with the most green space
byMichelle M. Havich
Jan 5, 2023
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Analysis highlights six workforce trends impacting local governments in 2023
Workforce
Analysis highlights six workforce trends impacting local governments in 2023Analysis highlights six workforce trends impacting local governments in 2023
byAndy Castillo
Jan 2, 2023
3 Min Read
NYPA implements AI to enhance its drone inspection program
Artificial Intelligence
NYPA implements AI to enhance its drone inspection programNYPA implements AI to enhance its drone inspection program
byAndy Castillo
Dec 2, 2022
3 Min Read
Report: ‘Acute’ workforce shortages challenge public transit agencies
Transportation Infrastructure
Report: ‘Acute’ workforce shortages challenge public transit agenciesReport: ‘Acute’ workforce shortages challenge public transit agencies
byAndy Castillo
Nov 28, 2022
4 Min Read
Boston contributes public land, $60 million for affordable housing units
Government Initiatives
Boston contributes public land, $60 million for affordable housing units
Boston contributes public land, $60 million for affordable housing units
Nov 22, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
NLC kicks off first in-person City Summit in three years
Smart Cities
NLC kicks off first in-person City Summit in three years
NLC kicks off first in-person City Summit in three years
Nov 18, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Operation Green Light to honor veterans by illuminating public spaces green
Public Administration & Governance
Operation Green Light to honor veterans by illuminating public spaces green
Operation Green Light to honor veterans by illuminating public spaces green
Nov 3, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: NYC’s street-side dining program a ‘life preserver’ for local businesses during pandemic’s worst days
Government Initiatives
Report: NYC’s street-side dining program a ‘life preserver’ for local businesses during pandemic’s worst days
Report: NYC’s street-side dining program a ‘life preserver’ for local businesses during pandemic’s worst days
Nov 1, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Wastewater monitoring is an important tool for administrators, but not without ethical considerations
Water & Sewer
Wastewater monitoring is an important tool for administrators, but not without ethical considerations
Wastewater monitoring is an important tool for administrators, but not without ethical considerations
Oct 31, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Washington, D.C. launches mobility innovation district to drive technological advancement
Smart Cities
Washington, D.C. launches mobility innovation district to drive technological advancement
Washington, D.C. launches mobility innovation district to drive technological advancement
Oct 28, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Smart loading zone pilot launched in Philadelphia for delivery drivers
Smart Cities
Smart loading zone pilot launched in Philadelphia for delivery drivers
Smart loading zone pilot launched in Philadelphia for delivery drivers
Oct 21, 2022
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Green light priority traffic technology possible solution for school bus driver shortages
Transportation Infrastructure
Green light priority traffic technology possible solution for school bus driver shortages
Green light priority traffic technology possible solution for school bus driver shortages
Oct 18, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Rapid growth of e-scooter programs has led to a ‘patchwork approach to safety’
Government Initiatives
Report: Rapid growth of e-scooter programs has led to a ‘patchwork approach to safety’
Report: Rapid growth of e-scooter programs has led to a ‘patchwork approach to safety’
Oct 10, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Rural Minnesota community test drives autonomous shuttle service that features ADA-compliant minivans
Government Technology
Rural Minnesota community test drives autonomous shuttle service that features ADA-compliant minivans
Rural Minnesota community test drives autonomous shuttle service that features ADA-compliant minivans
Oct 6, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Procurement projects are up this year with increase in federal spending
Public Procurement
Report: Procurement projects are up this year with increase in federal spending
Report: Procurement projects are up this year with increase in federal spending
Sep 23, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Denver allocates $2 million for basic income to help people out of homelessness
Government Initiatives
Denver allocates $2 million for basic income to help people out of homelessness
Denver allocates $2 million for basic income to help people out of homelessness
Sep 21, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Climate survey by American City & County highlights environmental challenges
Sustainability
Climate survey by American City & County highlights environmental challenges
Climate survey by American City & County highlights environmental challenges
Sep 19, 2022
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
White House announces winners of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Smart Cities
White House announces winners of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge
White House announces winners of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Sep 2, 2022
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5 Min Read
byMichelle M. Havich
California creates legislative roadmap to zero-emission vehicles by 2035
Government Technology
California creates legislative roadmap to zero-emission vehicles by 2035
California creates legislative roadmap to zero-emission vehicles by 2035
Aug 29, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
As governments address digital vulnerabilities, they’re shifting from a reactive to proactive mindset
Government Technology
As governments address digital vulnerabilities, they’re shifting from a reactive to proactive mindset
As governments address digital vulnerabilities, they’re shifting from a reactive to proactive mindset
Aug 25, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
DHS announces $550M in competitive grants for emergency preparedness, bringing total investment to $2B
Emergency Services
DHS announces $550M in competitive grants for emergency preparedness, bringing total investment to $2B
DHS announces $550M in competitive grants for emergency preparedness, bringing total investment to $2B
Aug 22, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Tech companies partner with Texas city to bring connectivity to five underserved communities
Government Technology
Tech companies partner with Texas city to bring connectivity to five underserved communities
Tech companies partner with Texas city to bring connectivity to five underserved communities
Aug 19, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Biden: Inflation Reduction Act represents ‘one of the most significant laws in our history’
Government Law
Biden: Inflation Reduction Act represents ‘one of the most significant laws in our history’
Biden: Inflation Reduction Act represents ‘one of the most significant laws in our history’
Aug 17, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge
Cybersecurity
Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge
Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge
Aug 15, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
In Nevada county, data underpins efforts to address climate change
Cybersecurity
In Nevada county, data underpins efforts to address climate change
In Nevada county, data underpins efforts to address climate change
Aug 11, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Partnership launches no-cost wastewater monitoring service for local governments
Water & Sewer
Partnership launches no-cost wastewater monitoring service for local governments
Partnership launches no-cost wastewater monitoring service for local governments
Aug 5, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Traffic signal technology tapped to reduce congestion in Portland’s metro area
Transportation Infrastructure
Traffic signal technology tapped to reduce congestion in Portland’s metro area
Traffic signal technology tapped to reduce congestion in Portland’s metro area
Jul 27, 2022
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report highlights electrification trends, future outlook for clean energy technology
Energy & Electricity
Report highlights electrification trends, future outlook for clean energy technology
Report highlights electrification trends, future outlook for clean energy technology
Jul 22, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Telecommunication software connects legacy infrastructure to modern dispatch centers
Transportation Infrastructure
Telecommunication software connects legacy infrastructure to modern dispatch centers
Telecommunication software connects legacy infrastructure to modern dispatch centers
Jul 20, 2022
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2 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Local Infrastructure Hub launches, announces first wave of programming
Government Initiatives
Local Infrastructure Hub launches, announces first wave of programming
Local Infrastructure Hub launches, announces first wave of programming
Jul 15, 2022
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2 Min Read
byMichelle M. Havich
Economic report from Pittsburgh provides insight into national recovery
Economy & Finance
Economic report from Pittsburgh provides insight into national recovery
Economic report from Pittsburgh provides insight into national recovery
Jul 13, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Report: Local governments are satisfied with current hybrid work arrangement
Government Technology
Report: Local governments are satisfied with current hybrid work arrangement
Report: Local governments are satisfied with current hybrid work arrangement
Jul 11, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Emergency Services
Report: Reforming emergency dispatch won’t be easy, but it’s necessary
Report: Reforming emergency dispatch won’t be easy, but it’s necessary
Jun 30, 2022
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4 Min Read
byAndy Castillo

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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
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Co-op Solutions

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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
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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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