Public Works & Utilities

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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...
Rebuild

With an historic investment in public spaces, Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is committed to equity in the process

Jobs in the construction industry are family-sustaining careers that have proven to lift families out of intergenerational poverty. Historically speaking, those same opportunities have traditionally been reserved for white men. According to the Bureau of Labor Statics, in 2020 more than 60 percent of construction workers were white, with only 5 percent identifying as Black […]
cyber threats

Four ways to protect resident data in the era of digital-first government

Bad actors and cyber extortionists are continually staging attacks on public sector properties, making enterprise-grade security essential for every local government website. From small villages to counties with millions of residents, hackers increasingly target public sector websites with cyber threats like malware, ransomware, trojans and viruses. Even a relatively minor breach or infection can lead […]
stakeholder management

Six essentials to achieve meaningful stakeholder management

A key tool in any municipal leader’s toolkit is stakeholder management—that is, the ability to cultivate trusting, productive relationships with residents, local businesses, local nonprofits, and others in the public sphere. Stakeholder management entails understanding people’s interests, and then effectively working alongside them as you implement new initiatives, whether they be a new library, freshly […]
Interstate Highway System

Transportation department announces $145M for projects that reconnect communities

When the Interstate Highway System was constructed starting in the 1950s, its path cut right through communities—decimating previously vibrant and racially diverse neighborhoods. A recently announced initiative, the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, seeks to rectify those wrongs. For the first time, the federal government is set to distribute $145 million to 45 nationwide projects designed to […]
air quality

Purification technology can help local governments improve air quality and shrink carbon footprint

No question, cities and counties continue to seek good air purification and environmental solutions, says Tony Abate, vice president and chief technology officer at AtmosAir Solutions, a Fairfield, Conn.-based indoor purification company. “The pandemic showed us how pathogens are spread through airspaces, and that has raised concern since health affects local economies as well as […]
telecommunications

Local government telecommunications policy checklist for 2023

In recent years, local governments have faced the twin challenges of addressing the broadband needs of families, businesses and schools—made urgent by the COVID-19 pandemic—while simultaneously defending their regulatory authority and property rights against federal actions that prioritize nationwide infrastructure deployment over local control of land use and local public property. At the same time, […]
sustainability

Residents ask government leaders to show measurable sustainability results and triumphs

There’s a growing urgency for cities and counties to go green, says Sol Salinas, executive vice president, sustainability lead at Capgemini Americas, a service-based company that provides consulting, digital transformation and outsourcing services to many organizations, including government agencies. It partners with organizations to transform and manage their operations by harnessing the power of technology. […]
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