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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The Wisdom of ‘Wisdom Councils’

“Wisdom Councils” could help engage ordinary citizens in hotly contested municipal issues.

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On innovation, and other terrifying concepts

Managing Editor Erin Greer waxes philosophic on innovation – and why we’re so afraid of it.

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A minute with… Phil Mann

Phil Mann, assistant public works director, Gainesville, Fla. Mann served as president of the Institute of Transportation Engineer’s District 10 in 2005 and was ITE’s “Transportation Professional of the Year” in 2006. He is APWA’s representative to the SAFECOM Emergency Response Council.

Future-proofing U.S. cities: A dollars and sense imperative

Rick Cunningham, director of planning and urban design for Atkins, talks about the need for holistic solutions to “future proof” cities.

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Wireless communication networks advance smart city initiatives

Bert Williams, director of global marketing at ABB Tropos, discusses how citizens, businesses, municipal workers and city officials can all benefit from high-speed access to real-time information.

Progress: a parasoled stroll down Auburn Avenue

Managing Editor and lifelong Georgia resident Erin Greer makes a first visit to Atlanta’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.

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A minute with…Natalie Meeks

A minute with…Natalie Meeks, PE, Anaheim, Calif., Public Works Director.

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

The Wisdom of ‘Wisdom Councils’

Commentary

On innovation, and other terrifying concepts

Commentary

A minute with… Phil Mann

Future-proofing U.S. cities: A dollars and sense imperative

Commentary

Wireless communication networks advance smart city initiatives

Progress: a parasoled stroll down Auburn Avenue

Commentary

A minute with…Natalie Meeks

Commentary

How technology is helping Dover, Del., stay ahead of crime

Volunteers bring best tools to fight blight

The night snow drove old Dixie down

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.