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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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Building back better starts by addressing the systems that move us

With the new presidential administration, many lofty goals to reshape American cities are seeing the light of day. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is already prioritizing plans that reimagine America’s urban landscape and address the inequities built into the national transportation system as part of President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. Yet, while work must continue […]

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Local governments can expand and enhance access to health care

Editor’s note: In a special series, Larry Morrissey will examine three major factors affecting local government’s ability to tackle health care challenges and save money on their health care spend—and the implications it has for their constituents and employees. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of 2020, primary care appointments across the nation plummeted […]

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How municipal utilities in rural areas can attract younger workers

As a wave of workers with vital institutional knowledge approaches retirement age, many agencies in the public sector are worried about how to contend with the so-called “silver tsunami.” According to research focused on the water and wastewater sectors, these services will face an even more challenging environment. As many as 3 million positions—or about […]

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What local governments can do to build better cybersecurity

Ensuring the funding of proper cybersecurity and other cyber-related projects has long been a challenge in the public sector. There are few incentives to invest in cyber because it’s not easy to boast about to constituents as the threats it protects against are nebulous and often unseen. However, the recent SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange and Colonial […]

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Why state and local governments need to future-proof their sales tax processes with technology

Just over a year ago, state and local governments were forced to address the public health crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. While combating the virus has been the top priority, the pandemic also had other effects on governments outside of public health strains, including the stress of relying on paper-based processes. Across the United […]

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What “smart city” means for 2021: How digital twins, AI and other innovations drive smart transformation

As U.S. cities feel the strain of urban growth—rents rising faster than incomes, more than half a million people homeless, persistent racial and social equity issues—some are making much-needed strides. They are becoming what McKinsey Global Institute defines as a “smart city,” a place where technology and data are used to enable better decisions that […]

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10 reasons why local governments should outsource all IT: Post pandemic view

As we appear to be entering a post-pandemic environment, I wanted to revisit a theme I addressed in 2019. There is no question today’s local government IT professional has never been more recognized and appreciated—and for good reason. They weren’t critical in what many refer to as the “great pivot.” Much of what enabled the […]

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Procurement methods go to the head of the class in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

There is a small group of procurement leaders who have made the jump from running government procurement teams to running a higher education procurement shop. Invariably, they love it. They talk about the ability to feel a part of the mission when they are on campus and can see the fruits of their labor when […]

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How local governments can improve bridge projects through strategic engagement

The United States is home to more than 46,000 structurally deficient bridges, according to the latest infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Two out of five bridges are at least 50 years old. These daunting numbers reveal a pressing need for governments at all levels to repair, replace or preserve their […]

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How governments can keep employees safe as they return to work

People of all walks of life are worried about public acts of violence with the recent string of mass shootings that have been taking place since the start of the year. This, coupled with anxiety of returning to work after the pandemic, means that those in charge of government property must make safety a top […]

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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

Building back better starts by addressing the systems that move us

Commentary

Local governments can expand and enhance access to health care

Commentary

How municipal utilities in rural areas can attract younger workers

Commentary

What local governments can do to build better cybersecurity

Commentary

Why state and local governments need to future-proof their sales tax processes with technology

Commentary

What “smart city” means for 2021: How digital twins, AI and other innovations drive smart transformation

Commentary

10 reasons why local governments should outsource all IT: Post pandemic view

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Procurement methods go to the head of the class in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

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How local governments can improve bridge projects through strategic engagement

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How governments can keep employees safe as they return to work

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