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Gallery: Annual index ranks America’s top performing cities; most are in the West

Starting with the pandemic and the economic uncertainty that came along with it, it’s been a difficult few years for cities across the United States. As a testament to the resiliency and commitment of public administrators, American cities continue to thrive—with many of the fastest growing communities located in the West, according to the Milken […]

2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts’ jury selection system

The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts is revolutionizing the jury selection process. In many jurisdictions, jury duty is perceived as an obligatory nuisance. On their appointed day, potential jurors arrive early and stay late. They read books or watch television to pass the time as judges and attorneys make in-person selections from the pool of […]

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How to leverage digital tools to drive innovation in government

The rapid evolution of digital technologies transformed the way governments function, making them more efficient, transparent and citizen-friendly. Rather than relying on crystal trophies, governments can leverage digital tools to drive innovation and streamline processes, benefiting the population they serve. Open data and crowdsourcing Open data refers to making government data available to the public, […]

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With many cities facing a fiscal cliff as ARPA funding ends, debt ceiling debate continues on Capitol Hill

As debate over the debt ceiling continues, cities and counties across the nation are facing an uncertain future as American Rescue Plan Act funding dries up. The federal government reached its spending cap of $31.4 trillion, previously set in 2021, in January. Since then, with lawmakers on Capitol Hill locked in impasse, the U.S. Department […]

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How green last-mile infrastructure benefits your community

Overseeing transportation is one of the most important jobs of municipal leaders as it underpins a wide range of aspects within a municipality, including its economy, community connectedness and the health of the local environment. One of the most deceptively challenging elements of effectively overseeing transportation is the development of last-mile transit infrastructure. That is, […]

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Public sector administrative software solutions provider rebrands as Euna Solutions

Bringing together critical administration technology solutions for the public sector, GTY Technology has rebranded itself into Euna Solutions, which will merge its current companies into a more integrated suite of offerings. GTY Technology started as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in 2016 and researched several markets before deciding government technology was the field for […]

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Metal buildings: Their versatility and durability suit them for public sector infrastructure

Some cities and counties are looking at one structure type to help them meet their infrastructure needs, says Phil Skellorn, associate principal at Buro Happold, an engineering and consulting services firm. “Some public owners are looking at metal buildings as an economical option.” Skellorn says metal buildings can offer advantages if the off-the-shelf product meet’s […]

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LA mayor moves to scale, speed up city’s response to homelessness

Under the guidance of first term-Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles is addressing its homelessness crisis head on by trying to permenantly move its nearly 42,000 homeless residents off the streets. On day-one of her administration, Bass declared a citywide emergency on homelessness, and followed it up with a directive mandating that city departments prioritize affordable […]

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The future of parking in the 15-minute city

At first glance, the 15-minute city spells the end for the parking industry. Designed specifically to cut emissions from private car usage, the city planning model calls for decentralized neighborhoods where residents can live, learn, shop and work without needing to drive. The 15-minute city would enable people to get anywhere they need to go […]

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Zero trust is a great strategy but a terrible name

The monthly town hall meeting was going well until they got to the agenda item called “zero trust.” What was to be a routine request for additional funding to implement a zero-trust environment quickly became one of confusion and misunderstanding. Trust in government at all levels has continued its downward spiral over the years. So, […]

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Gallery: Annual index ranks America’s top performing cities; most are in the West

2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts’ jury selection system

Article

How to leverage digital tools to drive innovation in government

News

With many cities facing a fiscal cliff as ARPA funding ends, debt ceiling debate continues on Capitol Hill

Article

How green last-mile infrastructure benefits your community

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Public sector administrative software solutions provider rebrands as Euna Solutions

Article

Metal buildings: Their versatility and durability suit them for public sector infrastructure

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LA mayor moves to scale, speed up city’s response to homelessness

Article

The future of parking in the 15-minute city

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Zero trust is a great strategy but a terrible name

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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.