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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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The 10 counties most at risk of natural hazards

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released its first National Risk Index (NRI), an online tool to help illustrate the nation’s communities most at risk of natural hazards. The risk equation behind the NRI includes three components: a natural hazards component (Expected Annual Loss), a consequence enhancing component (Social Vulnerability), and a consequence reduction […]

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When considering municipal wastewater treatment upgrades, cast a wide net

Expanding the breadth of available wastewater treatment options to include nontraditional and advanced technologies can net solutions which better match the unique conditions of individual communities and projects. The wide variety of choices available today is fostering innovative thinking in system design that has the potential to increase performance, reduce ongoing maintenance, use or repurpose […]

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Today’s infrastructure needs greater than roads and bridges – It’s time to face our digital connectiveness

For the past four years there seem to be a recurring theme not unlike the famous movie Groundhog Day, where the past keeps repeating itself. So, it’s Infrastructure Day/Week again where the press is summoned to learn of “infrastructure week.” Now under a still relatively new administration, we find ourselves once again trying to understand […]

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The 10 most walkable U.S. cities

Walking has several benefits. From improved health and helping the environment, to bringing foot traffic to local businesses, hitting the road on foot is being encouraged by more and more cities and towns across the country. Walk Score promotes walkability in cities and measures the walkability of any address using a patented system. For each […]

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Preventing cyber-attacks needs to be a priority for local governments

Cyber-attacks are a growing threat to America as government entities find themselves vulnerable, even if they think they have systems in place to prevent such occurrences. According to a study from Privacy.org, about 60 percent of cases occur within minutes and about 47 percent of breaches are the result of malicious or criminal intent. Take […]

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Rethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoods

COVID and the subsequent lockdown have disrupted our daily lives and how we operate as urban dwellers. Collectively and individually, we have become more aware of the assets and resources available within our communities, as well as the areas within our cities that are lacking access to basic amenities. As we emerge from the pandemic, […]

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How to innovate and invest on a budget in state and local IT services

State and local governments are continually adapting. Citizens’ needs are changing, remote work plans are evolving and state and local governments are looking for solutions that deliver for citizens while keeping operations running smoothly. States and local governments must keep their budgets top-of-mind without sacrificing service delivery. They are looking for solutions that provide the […]

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Building community and officer wellness through data sharing

Law enforcement officials and community leaders across the United States find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to moving forward with duties to protect and serve amid calls for criminal justice and police reform. Social unrest, inequity, the opioid crisis and the far-reaching effects of COVID have upended the public’s perception of safety and […]

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California city combines advanced technology with dedicated public safety team for comprehensive emergency management

The highly unusual circumstances of the past year have provided many new lessons for political leaders and emergency managers. The overarching lesson is that the unexpected can happen at any time and local, regional and national government must be prepared to respond rapidly in a collaborative manner with the private sector and residents. Comprehensive emergency […]

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How housing and property conditions can affect neighborhood stability

Companies, owners, teams and players all measure success based on a goal or metric. In isolation, those goals and metrics often make sense—for example, percentage increase in top line sales year over year, or reduction in overhead costs year over year, or number of games won in a season, or batting average or bringing home […]

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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

Gallery

The 10 counties most at risk of natural hazards

Commentary

When considering municipal wastewater treatment upgrades, cast a wide net

Commentary

Today’s infrastructure needs greater than roads and bridges – It’s time to face our digital connectiveness

Gallery

The 10 most walkable U.S. cities

Commentary

Preventing cyber-attacks needs to be a priority for local governments

Commentary

Rethinking the ways cities can invest in vital neighborhoods

Commentary

How to innovate and invest on a budget in state and local IT services

Commentary

Building community and officer wellness through data sharing

Commentary

California city combines advanced technology with dedicated public safety team for comprehensive emergency management

Article

How housing and property conditions can affect neighborhood stability

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