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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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Cyber-first infrastructure should be a priority

Now that the battle has ended and the $1 trillion infrastructure bill is law, another challenge has come into stark relief—how to build this critical infrastructure securely. The only way to do this is to have a “cyber-first” mindset when developing these projects across the country. To its credit, the legislation sets aside nearly $2 […]

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Smart cities need a connectivity upgrade

If a smart city is one that puts data and digital technology to work to make better decisions and improve the quality of life of its inhabitants, then the ease, speed and security with which that data can be accessed and processed is paramount. Connectivity among these digital systems is key, which means that smart […]

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Four key elements to building community trust and transparency in strategic plans

I have enormous respect for the work of local government officials. Under immense pressure, and with significant constraints, they set out each day to uncover new ways of improving the lives of the people in their communities. Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has tested their mettle. As the crisis took hold in […]

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Global pandemic ignites new era of public safety innovation

History shows that times of crisis and disruption are often the driving force behind technological innovation and growth. Nowhere is this more evident than in public safety, where those on the frontlines in law enforcement and emergency response need to adapt quickly to meet the safety and security needs of the communities they serve. One […]

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Cost, flexibility prompting many U.S. cities to give BRT a second look

A confluence of spiraling costs, rising environmental concerns and a huge influx of federal dollars is prompting government officials nationwide to give a public transportation option which has been with us since the early 1970s a second look. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a bus-based public transport system that combines technology, road designs and route […]

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The new normal: How state and local governments can benefit from virtual desktop-as-a-service to support remote workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone into uncharted territory practically overnight. Government offices that were bustling with people one day were silent the next as workers shifted to remote working environments. This shift put a strain on technology teams, who suddenly had to deal with securing and scaling a workforce spread across multiple remote locations that […]

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Making the technical personal: How fiber is changing communities

The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides communities around the nation a once-in-a-generation opportunity to leverage their share of the $42.5 billion allocated for broadband infrastructure. The pandemic shifted broadband from being used for entertainment to now being mission critical for work-from-home, online schooling, remote healthcare and numerous other applications and services. […]

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Infrastructure bill paves path for expanded use of project labor agreements, more equity in the building trades

On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden delivered on a key part of his domestic agenda when he signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure and jobs bill. In so doing, President Biden also fulfilled a major campaign promise to the building and construction trades unions that his administration […]

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How local government agencies can protect communities from severe weather

A record number of heat waves scorched the U.S. this past summer, and recent reports show that weather occurrences are only getting worse. Longer and more frequent severe weather, such as heat waves, major hurricanes, wildfires and heavy snowstorms, bring harsh consequences, including power outages, illness and even death. Natural disasters caused nearly $100 billion […]

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The Great Resignation in tech: Can great apprenticeships help?

This is written as the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week commences on November 15th. Before we delve into the state of apprenticeship programs and its significance to today’s tech talent crisis—let’s look at the problem before the opportunity. The pandemic certainly caused many employees in all industries and professions an opportunity to re-access their work-life […]

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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

Article

Cyber-first infrastructure should be a priority

Article

Smart cities need a connectivity upgrade

Article

Four key elements to building community trust and transparency in strategic plans

Commentary

Global pandemic ignites new era of public safety innovation

Article

Cost, flexibility prompting many U.S. cities to give BRT a second look

Article

The new normal: How state and local governments can benefit from virtual desktop-as-a-service to support remote workforce

Commentary

Making the technical personal: How fiber is changing communities

Article

Infrastructure bill paves path for expanded use of project labor agreements, more equity in the building trades

Article

How local government agencies can protect communities from severe weather

Commentary

The Great Resignation in tech: Can great apprenticeships help?

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