Commentaries

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Highlights

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve...

Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems

There is help for municipalities and community water providers overwhelmed by the April 2024...

How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures

Floods are one of the most devastating events to strike a community—costly in terms of lives...

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Identifying sustainable groundwater supplies more important than ever

Draper Alan Associates Environmental Team Leader Kenneth Bannister discusses how to find large groundwater supplies to facilitate access to a stable and clean water supply.

Planning for your smart city’s future? How two tools you may already have can help

Smart Cities Council Chairman Jesse Berst talks about how a city’s comprehensive plan and zoning can help it in growing into a smarter city.

Our heritage at risk: Maintaining local government archives

John Slate and Kaye Minchew discuss the importance of maintaining local government historical archives.

How one school district solved a critical problem (and saved money too)

Smart Cities Council Chairman Jesse Berst explains how Pittsburgh’s Keystone Oaks School District saved energy and money on an energy efficiency upgrade.

Meet the autonomous bus that could get people out of their cars

Smart Cities Council Chairman Jesse Berst tells about the Mercedes-Benz Future Bus, a luxurious semi-autonomous bus that made a 12-mile drive in Amsterdam.

How slow Internet is holding your city back

Smart Cities Council Publications Editor Kevin Ebi explains why broadband is necessary for everyone and why it’s important to act now.

Five reasons why a local government may want to use a law firm for its general counsel function

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How your community’s green footprint can impact our future

Commercial and government contracts manager Chris Thomas tells how GIS technology can help protect and conserve the green aspects of communities.

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Commentaries

Commentaries are contributed, non-commercial and educational articles that subject matter experts write for American City & County. If you would like to submit an exclusive commentary, click here to view our guidelines.

Highlights

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems

How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures

Commentary

Identifying sustainable groundwater supplies more important than ever

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Planning for your smart city’s future? How two tools you may already have can help

Our heritage at risk: Maintaining local government archives

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How one school district solved a critical problem (and saved money too)

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Meet the autonomous bus that could get people out of their cars

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How slow Internet is holding your city back

Commentary

Five reasons why a local government may want to use a law firm for its general counsel function

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How Seattle cut 9,000 tons of carbon emissions (D.C. and San Diego too)

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Winning formula: Smarter stadiums equal more cash for your city

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How your community’s green footprint can impact our future

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Podcast

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Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

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