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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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Why public housing authorities need technology for costs and customer service

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation IT & Procurement Director Terry McKee explains the areas in which public housing authorities can most benefit from employing technology in their operations.

Three new ways to boost your clean energy ROI

Smart Cities Council Chairman Jesse Berst offers three ways to get a better ROI on clean energy.

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Benefits of a managed solution approach for water utilities

Badger Meter marketing manager Kristie Anderson explains why cloud-based software is idea for managing water utilities.

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A commitment to training equals big savings

Columbus, OH Fleet Administrator Kelly Reagan explains why a commitment to training has been a key factor in earning the city the ASE Blue Seal.

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Public and private roles in a public-private partnership

Public Facilities Group President John Finke details what constitutes the best types of public-private partnerships.

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Flint and our water infrastructure challenges

Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association president Jon Runge explains how to mitigate hazards in water piping.

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In-house cleaning employees, outsourcing cleaning services present different advantages

National Service Alliance Executive Director Terry Sambrowski discusses the pros and cons of having in-house cleaning employees in government versus outsourcing the work to private contractors.

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Managing aging water delivery systems to reduce costs and avoid liability

Product liability and environmental litigator Belynda Reck explains how municipalities can manage their water systems to avoid water contamination while reducing the costs of doing so.

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Affordable housing provides a strong foundation for a community’s health, well-being and especially its children

Buena Park, Calif. Councilwoman Virginia Vaughn advocates housing’s importance in strengthening communities, especially through its children.

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Sidestepping stormwater: The newest approach to managing urban stormwater is mitigating it

Natural resource consultant John Buck describes ways of using soil science technology to mitigate stormwater in urban areas.

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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

Why public housing authorities need technology for costs and customer service

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Three new ways to boost your clean energy ROI

Commentary

Benefits of a managed solution approach for water utilities

Commentary

A commitment to training equals big savings

Commentary

Public and private roles in a public-private partnership

Commentary

Flint and our water infrastructure challenges

Commentary

In-house cleaning employees, outsourcing cleaning services present different advantages

Commentary

Managing aging water delivery systems to reduce costs and avoid liability

Commentary

Affordable housing provides a strong foundation for a community’s health, well-being and especially its children

Commentary

Sidestepping stormwater: The newest approach to managing urban stormwater is mitigating it

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