Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve...

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice...

Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

There are an estimated 20.3 million public sector employees in the United States, representing a...

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The many benefits of more walkable streets

Transportation planning is a vital aspect of many municipal leaders’ responsibilities. Officials across the country dedicate considerable time to enhancing traffic flow efficiency, improving public transportation systems such as railways and bus routes, and promoting the adoption of electric vehicles. But increasingly, one of the most important elements of this work entails the oldest form […]

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How can local governments regulate generative AI—Just ask ChatGPT

Hardly a day goes by without some new warning or danger being reported about artificial intelligence (AI) and, in particular, generative AI. State and local governments have little choice but to confront AI with proactive policies regarding their usage policy given the vast amounts of personal data collected and stored on government systems. The governor […]

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Fostering innovation through digital modernization

Government officials and other asset owners currently are experiencing record increases in project volume and maintenance work orders stimulated by new funding and aging infrastructure. Yet, the opportunity to repair and replace infrastructure comes with the challenge of managing new and bigger capital improvement programs (CIPs), while simultaneously balancing an aging workforce, labor shortages and […]

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

Government services are more than a utility—they help citizens better manage their lives and thrive in a modern society. The key to delivering high-quality citizen services is continuous innovation, unhindered by legacy technology challenges linked to cost, time and efficiency loss. According to NASCIO, 63 percent of state chief information officers noted a challenge in […]

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Giving municipal fleet EVs a second job: Emergency response with V2G

Could electric vehicles (EVs) help solve our power issues? As an untapped resource for enhancing grid resilience, EVs have the potential to serve as mobile energy storage units that can contribute to grid stabilization during extreme weather that causes grid instability and power outages. Heat waves are on the rise, a concerning trend highlighted by […]

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$17B Hudson River Tunnel project moves into engineering phase, receives $6B grant

One of the largest infrastructure projects undertaken in American history, the $17.18 billion Hudson River Tunnel project, has received approval to begin moving forward—and will receive $6 billion through the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant Program. “Every day, 200,000 people pass through the North River Tunnel, and a closure affects not just the entire […]

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3 tips for public sector leaders looking to take advantage of federal funding for infrastructure

State and local government agencies have come to love some of the recent alphabet soup cooked up on Capitol Hill. There was the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securities (CARES) Act, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) to aid communities with pandemic response […]

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American City & County Crown Communities Webinar: Connecting with Constituents

Every year, American City & County selects outstanding public servants and successful community projects for our Exemplary Public Servants and Crown Communities awards. Ultimately, the goal of public service is to serve the community in a way that makes the lives of constituents better by working to make the area a place where people want […]

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How to make communal spaces truly community friendly

Communal spaces hold significant importance in municipalities of various scales, serving as vital elements that foster unity within the community. They often serve as a cohesive force, binding diverse populations together to converge and exchange their collective experiences. Communal spaces also have the potential to stimulate local economies. One new trend is that of “[business] […]

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Advances in satellites, networking technology increase the options for disaster response planning

Of all the natural disasters that plague mankind, hurricanes are perhaps among the most predictable. Satellites, aircraft observations, weather balloons and ocean buoys, coupled with sophisticated forecasting models, enable scientists to begin tracking tropical storms almost the moment they form. The path of a storm is tracked continuously across oceans and its probable points of […]

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Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

Article

The many benefits of more walkable streets

Article

How can local governments regulate generative AI—Just ask ChatGPT

Article

Fostering innovation through digital modernization

Article

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

Article

Giving municipal fleet EVs a second job: Emergency response with V2G

News

$17B Hudson River Tunnel project moves into engineering phase, receives $6B grant

Article

3 tips for public sector leaders looking to take advantage of federal funding for infrastructure

News

American City & County Crown Communities Webinar: Connecting with Constituents

Article

How to make communal spaces truly community friendly

Article

Advances in satellites, networking technology increase the options for disaster response planning

WHITE PAPERS

Industrial AMR infographic

Mechanize the Mop White Paper

3 Ways to Reduce Time-to-Hire in the Public Sector

Webinars

Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

How to Successfully Implement LED Streetlights in Your Hometown with Federal Funds

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

Podcast

Podcast: Disaster Management Symposium preview

Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

GALLERIES

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.