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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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Reflecting forward in New Orleans with resiliency thinking

Janice Barnes, principal and global discipline leader for Planning and Strategies, reflects on the impact of Hurricane Katrina and how the New Orleans’ recovery efforts led to a global movement of resiliency.

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Autonomous vehicles: Cities must prepare for new mobility

Companies like Google have already introduced driverless vehicles, so planning discussions are needed, so that, when the time comes, governments are more prepared to deal with connected/automated vehicles, says Wes Guckert, a Maryland transportation planning expert.

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Secrets to local government procurement success

Government relations expert Hedy Ayers explores procurement solutions that can add efficiency and money savings for local governments.

Automotive Technology: The good, the bad and the safe

Technological advances have helped and hurt driving habits. Attorney Steve Heisler offers the good, the bad and the safe concerning automotive technology.

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We must speak together

As spending increases, the way campaigns are funded is changing, too – and not necessarily for the better.

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Increasing emergency communications systems awareness: 7 steps to enhance enrollment via social media

Public alerting systems provide critical information and help emergency management coordinate evacuation of storm-impacted areas. These community-wide, interoperable mass notification systems are critical to the success of disaster response efforts – providing a centralized method to keep the public informed before, during and after a storm or other event.

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The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?

On Oct. 1, the liability will shift from credit card companies to merchants in cases of fraudulent point-of-sale transactions with EMV cards. City and county governments have several options in how they respond to the Oct. 1 deadline, says Mukesh Patel.

Technology-driven fuel reconciliation: Modern solution to traditional fleet financial challenges

Jeremy Lewis, commercial business development manager for OPW, covers how public sector fleets that still rely on manual reconciliation practices for tracking their fuel inventories and meeting compliance reporting requirements are putting operating budgets — and taxpayer dollars — at risk.

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Why green fleets matter

Fleet Administrator Kelly Reagan talks about how green fleets has saved money and created a sustainable community in Columbus, Ohio.

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Silencing a symbol

Associate Editor Stephanie Toone voices her opinions on the Confederate Flag controversy.

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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

Reflecting forward in New Orleans with resiliency thinking

Commentary

Autonomous vehicles: Cities must prepare for new mobility

Commentary

Secrets to local government procurement success

Automotive Technology: The good, the bad and the safe

Article

We must speak together

Commentary

Increasing emergency communications systems awareness: 7 steps to enhance enrollment via social media

Commentary

The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?

Technology-driven fuel reconciliation: Modern solution to traditional fleet financial challenges

Article

Why green fleets matter

Article

Silencing a symbol

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