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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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Your bond measure passed – now what?

John Turner, vice president of marketing at Gafcon, highlights three things to consider as municipal leaders prepare to implement new programs.

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New report calls for infrastructure investment ‘rethink’

Rhys Roth, director of the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure at The Evergreen State College, argues that, for American infrastructure to become more sustainable, municipal leaders must rethink old models.

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Energy-saving performance contracts and lighting controls: a great way to meet energy-efficiency goals

Andy Wakefield, director of government solutions for Lutron Electronics says that performance contracts and lighting controls can help local governments save money and energy.

A minute with… Lynne M. Johnson

Spend a minute with Lynne M. Johnson, vice chairman, Orleans County, N.Y. Johnson serves as co-chair of the Niagara Orleans Regional Alliance (NORA), an alliance of two counties that fights for mutually beneficial initiatives.

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Passive optical networks: a technology win-win-win

George Allen, an ambassador for the Association for Passive Optical LAN (APOLAN) says the benefits of optical LAN networks for local government are manifold.

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Last year’s news is this year’s lesson

Gerald Gordon writes that with the specter of sequestration looming, local government leaders should not forget the impacts of last year’s shut down.

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Building effective mobile workforces in state, city and county governments

Jeffrey F. Ait, vice president and head of US public sector at BlackBerry, discusses how governments can build and manage mobile workforces.

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Getting public engagement right: two questions and four considerations

More neighborhoods, towns and cities consider public engagement an integral part of any new community initiative, law or regulation. But all too often these usually well-intended efforts fall flat in execution and appropriate timing to fit the need.

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Unpacking VISA’s Government and Higher Education Program

Mukesh Patel, president of NIC Services, gives some advice for governments thinking of accepting VISA credit card payments.

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Former Atlanta mayor still active in community

At 87 years old, former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell is still working to better his city.

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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

Your bond measure passed – now what?

Commentary

New report calls for infrastructure investment ‘rethink’

Commentary

Energy-saving performance contracts and lighting controls: a great way to meet energy-efficiency goals

A minute with… Lynne M. Johnson

Commentary

Passive optical networks: a technology win-win-win

Commentary

Last year’s news is this year’s lesson

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Building effective mobile workforces in state, city and county governments

Commentary

Getting public engagement right: two questions and four considerations

Commentary

Unpacking VISA’s Government and Higher Education Program

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Former Atlanta mayor still active in community

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