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Spending American Rescue Plan Act funds: A primer for municipalities

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 is a $1.9 trillion legislative package that includes funding for states, local governments and tribal nations to respond to the economic and public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. While initially restricted, subsequent guidance from the federal government has expanded what those funds can be used for. […]

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Managing landslides along road corridors using remote sensing

Maintaining roads is an optimization problem. Local officials must balance limited and sometimes shrinking budgets with the needs of their communities to have safe and reliable transportation systems. Unfortunately, the importance of a particular maintenance issue is often judged based on anecdotal information and complaints from the public rather than hard data. This approach is […]

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With a few strategies and tools, public procurement directors can recruit new, diverse staffers

Yes, being a public purchasing professional is a much-coveted career that can have a big impact on a community, says Celeste Frye, principal and CEO of Public Works Partners, a WBE/DBE/SBE-certified urban planning and consulting firm. “From purchasing quality foods for school lunches or environmentally sustainable trucks for trash collection, procurement managers have a significant […]

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Oakland launches smart loading zone program for commercial business at the curbside

Across the United States, cities are launching app-based programs that give delivery drivers the ability to digitally book curbside space. Oakland, Calif. is the latest city to do so, having partnered with Populus to implement Smart Loading Zones that can be reserved remotely via GPS technology. “Demand for our very limited curb space has increased […]

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Report: Technology is evolving quickly, and the water and sewer sector needs to adapt

In an era marked by digitization and a changing environment, water and sewer organizations are facing a difficult future. To assist administrators as they plan for what’s next, the American Water Works Association published a report Thursday highlighting a need to accelerate innovation, transform services through next-generation technology, leverage tech as an equalizer, and “achieve a […]

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Green building and clean energy: Key considerations for municipalities during the planning process

Each day, it becomes more and more clear how important it is for municipalities to embrace green building and clean energy projects. Once thought of as novelties, elements like solar power and renewable building materials are now all but essential. They advance environmental sustainability and represent new opportunities for economic growth. These strategies also have […]

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Miami leads the way in FT-Nikkei ranking of best U.S. cities for foreign companies

Miami has won the top spot in the first-ever “Investing in America” ranking produced by the Financial Times (FT) and Nikkei. The ranking measured best U.S. cities for foreign businesses and foreign investment in the U.S. The Florida city has been selected the best city in the U.S. for foreign multinationals to do business in. […]

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Report: Regardless of party, mayors are united in concern about climate change — and what’s causing it

While opinions about climate change might split along party lines among the general public, mayors are universally clear about what’s driving it and are unanimous in their concern about its detrimental impact on American cities. In a new report published Wednesday by the Boston University Initiative on Cities, nearly all mayors surveyed in the 2022 […]

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A billion dollars for local government cybersecurity—Will they ever see it?

Remember the fanfare upon learning of the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) signed into law in November 2021? One billion dollars targeted state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) with a cyber grant program within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) over four years. After the bill’s passage came the […]

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Transit authorities overwhelmingly embrace new technology, and riders are the better for it

The days of huddled figures shivering on cold transit platforms waiting for their bus that’s running late might be coming to a close. Automatic vehicle location (AVL) technology linked to a phone app provides transit riders real time updates about unscheduled delays and expected wait times, giving them an opportunity to plan accordingly. Overwhelmingly, transit […]

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Spending American Rescue Plan Act funds: A primer for municipalities

Article

Managing landslides along road corridors using remote sensing

Article

With a few strategies and tools, public procurement directors can recruit new, diverse staffers

News

Oakland launches smart loading zone program for commercial business at the curbside

News

Report: Technology is evolving quickly, and the water and sewer sector needs to adapt

Article

Green building and clean energy: Key considerations for municipalities during the planning process

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Miami leads the way in FT-Nikkei ranking of best U.S. cities for foreign companies

News

Report: Regardless of party, mayors are united in concern about climate change — and what’s causing it

Commentary

A billion dollars for local government cybersecurity—Will they ever see it?

News

Transit authorities overwhelmingly embrace new technology, and riders are the better for it

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