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...

News

Report: 1.7M infrastructure workers expected to retire in coming decade

Over the last year, communities across the United States were recipients of an unprecedented investment from the federal government into infrastructure. Between the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act, it’s been a historic year for local governments. But with that investment, there’s a looming problem that threatens to undermine success: […]

News

Long-term energy assessment highlights risks, recommendations during grid modernization

Over the last decade, energy providers and municipal administrators have seen a drastic change in energy production and grid modernization —like the continued decline of fossil fuel-reliance and a massive uptick in the number of solar arrays. Amid this transition, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) annual 2022 Long-Term Reliability Assessment published this month […]

Commentary

Four reasons why smart communities will take 2023 by storm

The last three years have been a rapid-fire series of challenges for local government leaders, from a devastating pandemic targeting the population’s most vulnerable to widespread economic downturn. After navigating this volatility, leaders are seeking out new and innovative strategies to future-ready their communities and reach their goals. One such strategy is the development of […]

News

Federal program to invest nearly $274M into rural roadway improvements

More than 70% of the nation’s roughly 4 million miles of roadway stretch through rural areas. And of those miles, many are in a state of disrepair. A new federal initiative aims to change that. “Due to decades of disinvestment, around 13% of rural roads and 10% of off-system bridges, most of which are in […]

News

Preparing for BEAD broadband funding

Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a once-in-a-generation $42.45-billion investment into high-speed internet access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program will be available to close the digital divide and provide a future-proof telecommunications network for the country. The challenge now is preparing at the local and state levels to ensure funds go to […]

Article

Upgrading infrastructure to make drinking water safe is top priority among local governments as we start 2023

As we head into the new year, there continues to be a strong demand for lead service line replacement, says Rob Keady, senior vice president and municipal practice leader at T&M Associates, a technical services and consulting firm that often works with local governments. He adds that that strong demand has been ongoing for several […]

Article

How municipalities can track and analyze data to maximize program outcomes

Today, we live in a data-driven world. Whether it’s large, multinational corporations, or a cherished local business, business owners rely on data to make informed decisions. This is also true of governments, whether at the federal level or a small municipality of a few thousand people (and everything in between). The most effective municipal leaders […]

Article

2023: Ten predictions for a year of increased insecurity and opportunity

It’s that time of the year when many of dust off our digital crystal balls and develop one’s predictions for the year ahead. Having spent a good deal of time scanning the collective wisdom of others, I offer my annual take on what trends will be most prevalent in cities and counties across the nation. […]

Article

Here are a few moves cities and counties can make to advance sustainability

Local governments can take a few steps to get the ball rolling on sustainability in their communities, says Kirsten Ritchie, principal and global director, climate action + sustainability, at Gensler, a global architecture, design, planning and consulting firm. “On purchases, one of the most straightforward things cities and counties can do is update their standard […]

Commentary

Structuring solar RFPs for the best project outcome

The RFP (request for proposal) process is a key mechanism for municipalities to adopt solar energy and meet their sustainability goals. It establishes project parameters and creates competition among solar developers to offer the best system design and pricing that checks all the boxes defined in the RFP. Since 2015, I have reviewed and responded […]

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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

News

Report: 1.7M infrastructure workers expected to retire in coming decade

News

Long-term energy assessment highlights risks, recommendations during grid modernization

Commentary

Four reasons why smart communities will take 2023 by storm

News

Federal program to invest nearly $274M into rural roadway improvements

News

Preparing for BEAD broadband funding

Article

Upgrading infrastructure to make drinking water safe is top priority among local governments as we start 2023

Article

How municipalities can track and analyze data to maximize program outcomes

Article

2023: Ten predictions for a year of increased insecurity and opportunity

Article

Here are a few moves cities and counties can make to advance sustainability

Commentary

Structuring solar RFPs for the best project outcome

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