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Public Procurement

Procurement Ponderable: Supporting your entity’s sustainability goals through procurement Procurement Ponderable: Supporting your entity’s sustainability goals through procurement

One noteworthy shortcut is using existing cooperative contracts for sustainable products created by entities that have the capacity to award such contracts.

byStephen B. Gordon, PhD, FNIGP, CPPO-Ret.

Dec 9, 2024

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As wildfire threats grow, new funding is helping local governments convert trucks into wildland fire engines New funding is helping local governments convert trucks into wildland fire engines

Dec 6, 2024

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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

byMichael Keating

Nov 19, 2024

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How to increase climate resilience in urban areas How to increase climate resilience in urban areas

byAndrew Wigmore

Nov 12, 2024

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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.

Aug 30, 2024

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Optimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goals

Optimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goals Optimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goals

May 10, 2024

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Sustainability victories for local governments can take many forms and shapes

Sustainability victories for local governments can take many forms and shapes

Sustainability victories for local governments can take many forms and shapes

byMichael Keating

Surveys can help cities and counties determine sustainability and other priorities among citizens

Surveys can help cities and counties determine sustainability and other priorities among citizens

Surveys can help cities and counties determine sustainability and other priorities among citizens

byMichael Keating

Cities and counties: Take the time to design and fund sustainable community programs

Cities and counties: Take the time to design and fund sustainable community programs

Cities and counties: Take the time to design and fund sustainable community programs

byMichael Keating

Chattanooga has the foundation in place to achieve its sustainability goals

Chattanooga has the foundation in place to achieve its sustainability goals

Chattanooga has the foundation in place to achieve its sustainability goals

byMichael Keating

Green Infrastructure

Gallery: 10 of America’s greenest large cities

Gallery: 10 of America’s greenest large cities

byAndy Castillo

Audit of New York City’s subway system highlights climate vulnerability, recommends resilience action

Audit of New York City’s subway system highlights climate vulnerability, recommends resilience action

Audit of New York City’s subway system highlights climate vulnerability, recommends resilience action

byAndy Castillo

Climate Vulnerability Index ranks the most at-risk communities—many are in the Deep South

Climate Vulnerability Index ranks the most at-risk communities—many are in the Deep South

Climate Vulnerability Index ranks the most at-risk communities—many are in the Deep South

byAndy Castillo

Green Infrastructure

10 of the leafiest city capitals in the United States

10 of the leafiest city capitals in the United States

byAndy Castillo

Seasons change: Addressing environmental issues takes many forms

Seasons change: Addressing environmental issues takes many forms

Seasons change: Addressing environmental issues takes many forms

byTammy Rimes, MPA, Executive Director

Government systems must be sustainable, secure and cost effective for mission achievement

Government systems must be sustainable, secure and cost effective for mission achievement

Government systems must be sustainable, secure and cost effective for mission achievement

Green Infrastructure

Gallery: Top 10 large, bicycle-friendly American cities

Gallery: Top 10 large, bicycle-friendly American cities

byAndy Castillo

To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

byMichael Keating

Report: Local governments turning to digital transformation to combat climate change

Report: Local governments turning to digital transformation to combat climate change

Report: Local governments turning to digital transformation to combat climate change

byAndy Castillo

Green Infrastructure

Gallery: Top 10 American cities most friendly to EVs

Gallery: Top 10 American cities most friendly to EVs

byAndy Castillo

With adequate data, a local government’s sustainability goals are within reach

With adequate data, a local government’s sustainability goals are within reach

With adequate data, a local government’s sustainability goals are within reach

byMichael Keating

Green Infrastructure

Gallery: America's top 10 bicycle-friendly cities

Gallery: America's top 10 bicycle-friendly cities

byAndy Castillo

New York City streamlines environmental review process to boost climate-friendly housing projects

New York City streamlines environmental review process to boost climate-friendly housing projects

New York City streamlines environmental review process to boost climate-friendly housing projects

byAndy Castillo

Residents ask government leaders to show measurable sustainability results and triumphs

Residents ask government leaders to show measurable sustainability results and triumphs

Residents ask government leaders to show measurable sustainability results and triumphs

byMichael Keating

Green Infrastructure

Report: While remote work is causing offices to empty out, walkable cities are still in high demand

Report: While remote work is causing offices to empty out, walkable cities are still in high demand

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

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

byAndy Castillo

10 U.S. cities with the most green space

10 U.S. cities with the most green space

byMichelle M. Havich, Editor

Local governments can score sustainability points several ways

Local governments can score sustainability points several ways

Local governments can score sustainability points several ways

byMichael Keating

Saving tomorrow today: Pursuing sustainability measures is a growing priority for agencies

Saving tomorrow today: Pursuing sustainability measures is a growing priority for agencies

Saving tomorrow today: Pursuing sustainability measures is a growing priority for agencies

byTammy Rimes, MPA, Executive Director

Climate survey by American City & County highlights environmental challenges

Climate survey by American City & County highlights environmental challenges

Climate survey by American City & County highlights environmental challenges

byAndy Castillo

The sharing economy: Helping cities meet their sustainability goals

The sharing economy: Helping cities meet their sustainability goals

The sharing economy: Helping cities meet their sustainability goals

Local governments rely on ICMA to help make communities more resilient and sustainable

Local governments rely on ICMA to help make communities more resilient and sustainable

Local governments rely on ICMA to help make communities more resilient and sustainable

byMichael Keating

New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness

New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness

New resource from NLC highlights best, worst practices for addressing homelessness

byAndy Castillo

Sustainability takes center stage in Milwaukee city operations

Sustainability takes center stage in Milwaukee city operations

Sustainability takes center stage in Milwaukee city operations

byMichael Keating

A Greener Future for Playgrounds

A Greener Future for Playgrounds

A Greener Future for Playgrounds

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