Economy

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Cleveland’s new strategic plan focuses on making city government work better

As Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb stepped onto the Music Hall stage in the city’s Public...

The major challenges in government payment processes: Survey reveals critical inefficiencies

With local governments facing increasing pressure to modernize their revenue collection...

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Fundamentals of fuel management for city fleets

For most fleets, fuel is the No. 1 cost center, and its fluctuating nature can make managing it...

HUD awards 28 multifamily subsidized properties $18 million for green energy retrofits, modernization

The challenges of retrofitting legacy properties to modern standards can’t be understated—both practically and fiscally. The latest investment of $18 million in funding through the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program announced last week by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is intended to help property owners participating in assistant multifamily housing programs […]

NYC is relaxing zoning to incentivize commercial-residential building conversions; industry experts say it’s a complicated process

With the commercial vacancy rate cresting 17% nationally this summer, cities and counties across the United States are scrambling to find sustainable strategies to reverse the trend. Converting empty commercial spaces into residential housing is one oft-talked about solution that many communities are considering. Following an “up to 75%” tax break initiative in Boston announced […]

NLC economic mobility grant program to support 8 American cities with more than $100K

Eight American cities are the recipients of more than $100,000 for economic mobility initiatives from the National League of Cities. The competitive application program, called the Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program, provides the funding to help communities launch or expand initiatives in one of three key areas: for employment opportunities, small business support, and […]

HUD’s $85M competitive grant program incentivizes changes to restrictive land use policies, promotes affordable housing

In the push to reduce housing costs, restructuring land use policies and zoning norms is an influential measure that’s been proven to be effective—and one that’s within the control of local governments. The Biden Administration is trying to help communities in this endeavor through a number of actions aimed at removing bureaucratic barriers, spurring investments […]
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