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The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings
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When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all generations live, work and...
5th May 2023With an historic investment in public spaces, Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is committed to equity in the process
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Jobs in the construction industry are family-sustaining careers that have proven to lift families out of...
13th March 20234 reasons to maintain natural water systems
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It has never been more important to understand the significance of preserving natural water systems, which are...
16th February 2023Tuning into your community: Top reasons why your agency needs a podcast
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Podcasts are more popular than ever. In fact, in the United States, podcasts attract more than 100 million monthly...
8th February 2023Engaging businesses to strengthen your community
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A prosperous business community epitomizes effective city leadership and fuels economic growth. But to fully...
3rd February 2023Four reasons why smart communities will take 2023 by storm
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The last three years have been a rapid-fire series of challenges for local government leaders, from a devastating...
22nd December 2022Structuring solar RFPs for the best project outcome
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The RFP (request for proposal) process is a key mechanism for municipalities to adopt solar energy and meet their...
8th December 2022The city of Santa Monica digitized citizen engagement
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The city of Santa Monica, Calif., is one of the busiest beach towns in the world. The city's population is 93,000,...
7th November 2022Creating a menu of city standards for better outdoor dining guidelines
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Prompted by pandemic restrictions as well as an increased interest in pedestrian-friendly streets, outdoor dining...
4th November 20223 tips for getting a bigger piece of the IIJA pie
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The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the bipartisan infrastructure law,...
31st October 2022How capital improvement project prioritization helps secure infrastructure funding
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Trillions of dollars in federal infrastructure funding have been made available to state and local governments...
9th August 2022
