Government Initiatives

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Public Administration & Governance
5 Critical elements of effective human-centered design in the public sector5 Critical elements of effective human-centered design in the public sector

A growing number of government agencies are looking to leverage human-centered design (HCD) principles to improve services for their constituents, increase awareness of those services and give people the tools to access them.

byAllison Torpey, Rose Barcklow
Jan 24, 2025
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Public Works & Utilities
Transforming transportation through Complete StreetsTransforming transportation through Complete Streets
byDr. Calvin Ball
Jan 23, 2025
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Public Administration & Governance
AC&C announces the winners of the Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards for 2024AC&C announces the winners of the Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards for 2024
byMichelle M. Havich
Jan 22, 2025
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New Rochelle, N.Y.
Public Administration & Governance
On the economy and housing, Americans want change. It starts at the local level.On the economy and housing, Americans want change. It starts at the local level.
byYadira Ramos-Herbert
Jan 14, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence
A year in AI: See the top AC&C articles on artificial intelligence in 2024The top AC&C articles on artificial intelligence in 2024
byRyan Kushner
Dec 20, 2024
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Public Procurement
Procurement’s changing role: Adapting for the futureProcurement’s changing role: Adapting for the future
Dec 10, 2024
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wellness
Workforce
Virginia Beach City Public Schools earns an A+ in employee benefits
Virginia Beach City Public Schools earns an A+ in employee benefits
Dec 5, 2024
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byTim Church, MD, MPH, PhD, Chief Medical Officer
crown communities
Public Administration & Governance
Reminder: Nominations are open for 2024 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards
Reminder: Nominations are open for 2024 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards
Nov 25, 2024
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byMichelle M. Havich, Editor
digital IDs
Government Technology
As digital IDs proliferate, states must consider security implications
As digital IDs proliferate, states must consider security implications
Nov 21, 2024
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byJim Coyle
inspectors
Public Administration & Governance
Are combination inspectors a good choice for municipalities?
Are combination inspectors a good choice for municipalities?
Nov 13, 2024
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byDavid Adcock, CEO and Administrator
States and tribes receive $1.5B to combat opioid crisis as overdose deaths decline
Government Initiatives
States and tribes receive $1.5B to combat opioid crisis as overdose deaths decline
States and tribes receive $1.5B to combat opioid crisis as overdose deaths decline
Sep 30, 2024
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byRyan Kushner, Editor
Cleveland’s new strategic plan focuses on making city government work better
Government Initiatives
Cleveland's new strategic plan focuses on making city government work better
Cleveland's new strategic plan focuses on making city government work better
Sep 11, 2024
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byAndrew Kleine
How government agencies can successfully implement modernization projects
Government Initiatives
How government agencies can successfully implement modernization projects
How government agencies can successfully implement modernization projects
Aug 22, 2024
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byPat Aguilar
Justice40: Getting federal funds to communities that need it most
Government Initiatives
Justice40: Getting federal funds to communities that need it most
Justice40: Getting federal funds to communities that need it most
Aug 19, 2024
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byLaurie Mazur, Editor, Island Press
Empowering Education: NJ Charter School Boosts Tech with Cooperative Purchasing
Sponsored Content
Empowering Education: NJ Charter School Boosts Tech with Cooperative Purchasing
Empowering Education: NJ Charter School Boosts Tech with Cooperative Purchasing
Jul 24, 2024
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Thriving Against All Odds: ESSER Funds Help Gary Community Schools Transform Education
Sponsored Content
Thriving Against All Odds: ESSER Funds Help Gary Community Schools Transform Education
Thriving Against All Odds: ESSER Funds Help Gary Community Schools Transform Education
Jul 24, 2024
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Local governments can upgrade and expand facilities quickly with metal buildings
Government Initiatives
Local governments can upgrade and expand facilities quickly with metal buildings
Local governments can upgrade and expand facilities quickly with metal buildings
Jun 25, 2024
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byMichael Keating
Weeding your government record garden: A 5-step approach
Government Initiatives
Weeding your government record garden: A 5-step approach
Weeding your government record garden: A 5-step approach
Jun 21, 2024
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byMary Ellen Buzzelli
Small California town could be a testing ground for hydrogen blending fuel project
Government Initiatives
Small California town could be a testing ground for hydrogen blending fuel project
Small California town could be a testing ground for hydrogen blending fuel project
Jun 5, 2024
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byRyan Kushner, Editor
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Community collaborates to build respite program for caregivers
Government Initiatives
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Community collaborates to build respite program for caregivers
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Community collaborates to build respite program for caregivers
May 6, 2024
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byRyan Kushner, Editor
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Ringling Trail Complete Streets project
Government Initiatives
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Ringling Trail Complete Streets project
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Ringling Trail Complete Streets project
Apr 30, 2024
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byMichael Keating
Government Initiatives
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: The Juan Bautista multi-use trail project in Moreno Valley, Calif.
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: The Juan Bautista multi-use trail project in Moreno Valley, Calif.
Mar 11, 2024
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2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Long Beach Calif.’s GUIDES mobile app logo in a gray background | 2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Long Beach Calif.’s GUIDES mobile app
Government Initiatives
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Long Beach Calif.’s GUIDES mobile app
2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Long Beach Calif.’s GUIDES mobile app
Feb 15, 2024
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byMichael Keating
5 evacuation efficiency planning tips for any scenario
Government Initiatives
5 evacuation efficiency planning tips for any scenario
5 evacuation efficiency planning tips for any scenario
Feb 2, 2024
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byRichard Danforth
EPA invests $600M in support of thousands of environmental justice projects
Government Initiatives
EPA invests $600M in support of thousands of environmental justice projects
EPA invests $600M in support of thousands of environmental justice projects
Jan 4, 2024
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byAndy Castillo
Government Initiatives
EPA opens $2B in funding for climate resilience, environmental justice projects
EPA opens $2B in funding for climate resilience, environmental justice projects
Nov 27, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
EPA announces $128M for 186 environmental justice projects to help disadvantaged communities
Government Initiatives
EPA announces $128M for 186 environmental justice projects to help disadvantaged communities
EPA announces $128M for 186 environmental justice projects to help disadvantaged communities
Oct 27, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Government Initiatives
Bloomberg Philanthropies awards up to $1M each to public art projects in seven cities
Bloomberg Philanthropies awards up to $1M each to public art projects in seven cities
Oct 20, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
White House publishes climate resilience framework, announces more than $500M for resilience projects
Government Initiatives
White House publishes climate resilience framework, announces more than $500M for resilience projects
White House publishes climate resilience framework, announces more than $500M for resilience projects
Oct 1, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Online dashboard from NLC tracks 1,600 projects funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Government Initiatives
Online dashboard from NLC tracks 1,600 projects funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Online dashboard from NLC tracks 1,600 projects funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Sep 15, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
NYC launches Dining Out NYC, extending pandemic-era outdoor dining program indefinitely
Government Initiatives
NYC launches Dining Out NYC, extending pandemic-era outdoor dining program indefinitely
NYC launches Dining Out NYC, extending pandemic-era outdoor dining program indefinitely
Aug 18, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
‘Unprecedented’ NOAA, NASA research project to investigate American pollution
Government Initiatives
‘Unprecedented’ NOAA, NASA research project to investigate American pollution
‘Unprecedented’ NOAA, NASA research project to investigate American pollution
Aug 16, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Government Initiatives
HUD’s $85M competitive grant program incentivizes changes to restrictive land use policies, promotes affordable housing
HUD’s $85M competitive grant program incentivizes changes to restrictive land use policies, promotes affordable housing
Aug 7, 2023
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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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byAndy Castillo
Government Initiatives
27 U.S. mayors selected for seventh annual Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
27 U.S. mayors selected for seventh annual Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
Jul 21, 2023
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byMichelle M. Havich, Editor

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Economy & Finance
These 10 cities have the highest share of million-dollar homes10 cities with the highest share of million-dollar homes
Nov 25, 2024
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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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Co-op Solutions

Government Technology
Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks
Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks

Jan 21, 2025

Workforce
Cities and counties can use social media and apprentice programs to attract qualified talent
Cities and counties can use social media and apprentice programs to attract qualified talent

Jan 13, 2025

Government Technology
In 2025, public safety technology will be a spending priority for cities and counties
In 2025, public safety technology will be a spending priority for cities and counties

Jan 2, 2025

Government Technology
Agencies need to be prepared at the first sign of a cyber-attack.
Agencies need to be prepared at the first sign of a cyber-attack.

Dec 19, 2024

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