Government Initiatives

Playground in Seattle engages kids logo in a gray background |
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Playground in Seattle engages kidsPlayground in Seattle engages kids

Kompan play apparatus has upgraded a 3-acre playground-park at the Seattle Center. A U.S. Communities cooperative contract aided in acquiring the needed playground gear.

byMichael Keating
Jan 2, 2017
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Online degree program is developing public service leaders (with related video)
Government Initiatives
Online degree program is developing public service leaders (with related video)Online degree program is developing public service leaders (with related video)
byMichael Keating
Apr 27, 2016
1 Min Read
Governments specify precast concrete in construction projects
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Governments specify precast concrete in construction projectsGovernments specify precast concrete in construction projects
byMichael Keating
Apr 15, 2015
1 Min Read
Grant and project tracking tool keeps tabs on labor and non-labor hours and costs (with related video)
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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
Unpacking VISA’s Government and Higher Education Program logo in a gray background |
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Unpacking VISA’s Government and Higher Education ProgramUnpacking VISA’s Government and Higher Education Program
Nov 20, 2014
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Encouraging civic engagement through design
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Encouraging civic engagement through designEncouraging civic engagement through design
byMatthew W. Quinn
Nov 5, 2014
1 Min Read
A minute with… Colonel E.M. Setting, winner of the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Expeditionary Medal logo in a gray background | A minute with… Colonel E.M. Setting, winner of the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Expeditionary Medal
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A minute with… Colonel E.M. Setting, winner of the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Expeditionary Medal
A minute with… Colonel E.M. Setting, winner of the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Expeditionary Medal
Oct 22, 2014
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1 Min Read
byErin Greer
Teaming for success on design-build (D-B) and public-private partnership (P3) projects logo in a gray background | Teaming for success on design-build (D-B) and public-private partnership (P3) projects
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Teaming for success on design-build (D-B) and public-private partnership (P3) projects
Teaming for success on design-build (D-B) and public-private partnership (P3) projects
Sep 10, 2014
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1 Min Read
Prison produce
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Prison produce
Prison produce
Jun 11, 2014
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1 Min Read
byDerek Prall
Obesity: what is the government’s responsibility?
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Obesity: what is the government’s responsibility?
Obesity: what is the government’s responsibility?
Jun 1, 2014
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1 Min Read
byDerek Prall
Overdeveloped?
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Overdeveloped?
Overdeveloped?
May 7, 2014
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1 Min Read
byDerek Prall
Geofoam serves as soil substitute in Windy City park project (with related video)
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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)
Feb 18, 2014
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1 Min Read
A minute with… Lynne M. Johnson logo in a gray background | A minute with… Lynne M. Johnson
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A minute with… Lynne M. Johnson
A minute with… Lynne M. Johnson
Feb 17, 2014
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1 Min Read
byErin Greer
Storm-struck city relies on tub grinders to aid cleanup efforts (with related video)
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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)
Nov 6, 2013
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1 Min Read
byVermeer Corp
Art project to fight Milwaukee urban blight
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Art project to fight Milwaukee urban blight
Art project to fight Milwaukee urban blight
Nov 4, 2013
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1 Min Read
byDerek Prall
How many governments are there?
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How many governments are there?
How many governments are there?
Sep 8, 2013
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1 Min Read
byDerek Prall
Albuquerque flood control project features public art (with related video)
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Albuquerque flood control project features public art (with related video)
Albuquerque flood control project features public art (with related video)
Feb 22, 2012
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1 Min Read
byLindsay Isaacs
Newark’s Caped Crusader
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Newark’s Caped Crusader
Newark’s Caped Crusader
Nov 18, 2011
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1 Min Read
byLindsay Isaacs
Parks and recreation departments try new fund-raising ideas
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Parks and recreation departments try new fund-raising ideas
Parks and recreation departments try new fund-raising ideas
Nov 14, 2011
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1 Min Read
byGail Short
Kansas State University offers flexible MPA program
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Kansas State University offers flexible MPA program
Kansas State University offers flexible MPA program
Jun 1, 2011
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1 Min Read
byMichael Keating
Sunscreen wipes
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Sunscreen wipes
Sunscreen wipes
Jun 1, 2010
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Bernardi
P-card program pitfalls and success strategies
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P-card program pitfalls and success strategies
P-card program pitfalls and success strategies
Feb 1, 2010
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1 Min Read
byLynn Larson
Downers Grove, Ill., Washington Park Stormwater Improvement Project logo in a gray background | Downers Grove, Ill., Washington Park Stormwater Improvement Project
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Downers Grove, Ill., Washington Park Stormwater Improvement Project
Downers Grove, Ill., Washington Park Stormwater Improvement Project
Feb 1, 2010
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1 Min Read
byNancy Jackson
Decatur, Ala., Pre-Evaluated Landing Areas Project logo in a gray background | Decatur, Ala., Pre-Evaluated Landing Areas Project
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Decatur, Ala., Pre-Evaluated Landing Areas Project
Decatur, Ala., Pre-Evaluated Landing Areas Project
Feb 1, 2009
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1 Min Read
Grants available for government GIS projects
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Grants available for government GIS projects
Grants available for government GIS projects
Aug 15, 2008
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1 Min Read
byAmerican City & County Administrator
N.C. county approved for HUD’s Good Neighbor Next Door Program logo in a gray background | N.C. county approved for HUD’s Good Neighbor Next Door Program
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N.C. county approved for HUD’s Good Neighbor Next Door Program
N.C. county approved for HUD’s Good Neighbor Next Door Program
Nov 30, 2007
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1 Min Read
Bridge replacement project gains ground in Port Angeles, Wash.
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Bridge replacement project gains ground in Port Angeles, Wash.
Bridge replacement project gains ground in Port Angeles, Wash.
Nov 21, 2007
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1 Min Read
byKristin Atwater
Combustion Enhancer Improves Fuel Efficiency
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Combustion Enhancer Improves Fuel Efficiency
Combustion Enhancer Improves Fuel Efficiency
Sep 26, 2007
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1 Min Read
TEARING DOWN THE STOVEPIPES
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TEARING DOWN THE STOVEPIPES
TEARING DOWN THE STOVEPIPES
May 1, 2005
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1 Min Read
byNeil Kurlander
Color-coded caution tapes ease decontamination efforts
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Color-coded caution tapes ease decontamination efforts
Color-coded caution tapes ease decontamination efforts
Mar 22, 2005
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1 Min Read
byAmerican City & County Administrator
Old post offices aid revitalization efforts
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Old post offices aid revitalization efforts
Old post offices aid revitalization efforts
Oct 31, 2004
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1 Min Read
byJoe Kilsheimer
Invasion Of The Centibots logo in a gray background | Invasion Of The Centibots
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Invasion Of The Centibots
Invasion Of The Centibots
Mar 3, 2004
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1 Min Read
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Bridge Reconstruction Project Triumphs Over Time Constraints
Bridge Reconstruction Project Triumphs Over Time Constraints
Feb 12, 2004
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1 Min Read
bySandra Wimmer
Inmates Given Access To Cable Tv In Cells logo in a gray background | Inmates Given Access To Cable Tv In Cells
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Inmates Given Access To Cable Tv In Cells
Inmates Given Access To Cable Tv In Cells
Dec 19, 2003
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1 Min Read
byAmerican City & County Administrator
New D.A.R.E. Program Helps Curb Youth Drug Use logo in a gray background | New D.A.R.E. Program Helps Curb Youth Drug Use
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New D.A.R.E. Program Helps Curb Youth Drug Use
New D.A.R.E. Program Helps Curb Youth Drug Use
Feb 18, 2002
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1 Min Read
byAmerican City & County Administrator

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