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Think tank considers future governance of water amid continued impact of climate change

As the climate continues to be impacted by human development and ongoing management practices, industry experts predict that water and access rights will become “central to pivotal governance decisions, intractable social debates and climate initiatives,” according to the latest Water 2050 Governance Think Tank Report on governance from the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Between […]
infrastructure

Local governments can choose from a variety of sources to fund infrastructure projects

Cities and counties have numerous infrastructure needs, such as implementing renewable energy systems, modernizing equipment and optimizing water utilities. But local government officials are facing challenges. A recent Johnson Controls survey of more than 100 local government officials shows the three biggest infrastructure funding obstacles for government leaders are competing budget priorities (52 percent), limited […]
infrastructure

The future looks bright for the EV market: A guide to navigating the Infrastructure and Inflation Reduction Acts

Both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act offer many incentives for municipalities and individuals to invest in electronic vehicles (EV) and the underlying infrastructure. With sky-high oil pricing and growing climate concerns, the topic of EVs and related charging infrastructure are in the news. Let’s look at the opportunities these […]

Report: Less-restrictive zoning can increase ‘market rate’ housing supply

As communities grapple with a nationwide housing shortage and real estate affordability crisis, new research affirms one solution that local governments can enact to alleviate some pressure: An article published by Urban Institute in the scientific journal Urban Studies concluded that less-restrictive zoning increases housing supply. “Reforms that loosen restrictions are associated with a statistically […]
cybersecurity

To meet the goals of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, look to the private sector

Last month, President Biden released a National Cybersecurity Strategy that recognizes the role state and local governments play in protecting critical infrastructure and the constituents that depend on these services. Together, state and local governments can meet the goals of this strategy through partnerships with the private sector that draw on the latest technologies and […]
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