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The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all...

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...

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Two local governments harness the power of process automation and the cloud to streamline CARES Act fund distribution

As we emerge from the pandemic, we’re learning more and more about how resilient local governments can be in their response to COVID-19 and changing needs. It is not a stretch to suggest that government employees were faced with the most difficult challenge of their careers, and without digital tools, the task of serving their […]

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What blockchain technology means for local city administrators

Over the last decade, cryptocurrency has evolved from a fringe millennialist hobby and conversational ice-breaker to a daily reality of modern-day life. The implications of emerging digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum—which exist via a transaction tracking technology known as blockchain—are sweeping, affecting everything from private purchases to the way local governments conduct business. Bitcoin, in particular, made national headlines a few weeks ago when the FBI was able to digitally […]

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Cities can make energy efficiency programs green and equitable

New resource for incorporating equity into energy benchmarking policies for buildings In recent years, cities have taken the lead in the fight against climate change. Many have passed benchmarking and transparency ordinances as a foundational step to measure—and reduce—the amount of energy buildings use. Now, with renewed federal action on climate, cities will have more […]

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Cloud is a key tool to take municipalities into the post-COVID future

Nobody could have foreseen the COVID-19 crisis; and chances are, there are still unpredictable challenges ahead for public sector. Although there’s no crystal ball to tell us what’s next, cloud has become the most crucial tool to help public sector leaders take the fate of their municipalities into their own hands. Public sector leaders have […]

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Community EngAGEment: University, nonprofit and municipal partnerships emerging from the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the pre-existing public health crisis of social isolation among adults of all ages. Two recent nationally representative surveys revealed that American adults of all ages experience loneliness. For example, among adults ages 18 and older, 47 percent have reported not having meaningful daily social interactions and more than one third […]

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Learning from tragedy: Collaboration can identify dangerous buildings

Nearly 50 years before the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South in Miami last month, rescue workers searched for survivors through the wreckage of a 30-year-old federal office building that collapsed suddenly in 1974 in downtown Miami. Seven people died. Officials later determined the building failed because of concrete deterioration. In the aftermath, Miami-Dade County created a 40-year recertification […]

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Streets of the post-pandemic future: Retrofitting city streets for 21st century needs

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, streets have become an integral part of our public health infrastructure—they’re spaces to walk, exercise, play, perform, dine and more safely convene. Street amenities once considered “nice-to-haves” have become “must-haves” as we seek to make our cities more safe, resilient and responsive. Driven by this sense of urgency, […]

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The COVID reset: How the government work environment will be changing

As the number of monthly reported COVID cases and deaths continue to decline and the data shows that the vaccines in use in America are safe and effective in preventing the spread of COVID, social distancing guidelines and COVID-based restrictions on business operations are being lifted across the country. Yet, after more than a year […]

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Pandemic lessons: Improving your municipality’s continuity and coordination of services after COVID

As COVID recedes, it’s crucial for governments to take stock of what they learned—and update their processes accordingly. The past 18 months have been trying for governments of all sizes, from small town and village boards to vast cities like New York. As with any crisis, the pandemic exposed—and then worsened—municipal gaps and inefficiencies. And […]

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Government agencies need to update and modernize their IT services

As part of the American Rescue Plan, President Joe Biden designated $1 billion to the Technology Modernization Fund, which provides additional support at the federal level, allowing local agencies to expand their IT budgets and permit modernization at increasing rates. However, when beginning a modernization project, it is crucial to evaluate the best strategies to […]

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Commentaries

Commentaries are contributed, non-commercial and educational articles that subject matter experts write for American City & County. If you would like to submit an exclusive commentary, click here to view our guidelines.

Highlights

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The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

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

Commentary

Two local governments harness the power of process automation and the cloud to streamline CARES Act fund distribution

Commentary

What blockchain technology means for local city administrators

Commentary

Cities can make energy efficiency programs green and equitable

Commentary

Cloud is a key tool to take municipalities into the post-COVID future

Commentary

Community EngAGEment: University, nonprofit and municipal partnerships emerging from the pandemic

Commentary

Learning from tragedy: Collaboration can identify dangerous buildings

Commentary

Streets of the post-pandemic future: Retrofitting city streets for 21st century needs

Commentary

The COVID reset: How the government work environment will be changing

Commentary

Pandemic lessons: Improving your municipality’s continuity and coordination of services after COVID

Commentary

Government agencies need to update and modernize their IT services

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