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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...

Governmental organizations can now turn their IT teams into technology innovators

Contributor Gerard Gallant argues the merits of outsourcing IT

Cyber Search: Educated or Manipulated?

The internet knows you – so what does that mean?

Home Rule under fire: the canary in the coal mine

Councilman John Eaves speaks on Home Rule.

Viewpoint: Put your fleet ahead of the curve with alternative fuel vehicles

By Greg Thompson — Today, the word “alternative” is embraced as being forward-thinking and technologically advanced. One way that local governments can adopt this new cultural attitude is through the use of alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Viewpoint: A tale of two cities

By Dean Wiech — Florida cities embrace ID/password management technology.

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Viewpoint: Facing the infrastructure cliff

By Rich Humphrey — Much has been said about the “fiscal cliff,” but the greater risk is the impending “infrastructure cliff.”

Viewpoint: Mixed-use developments important piece of future puzzle

By Mike C. Gray and Andrew K. Ryan — Touting the virtues of mixed-use communities.

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Viewpoint: Top predictions for government in 2013

By Ruthbea Yesner Clarke — As local governments look for new ways to maintain or improve service levels in a time of constrained finances resources, the Smart City movement is emerging and growing in the U.S. as a force of innovation and investment.

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Viewpoint: Who has the authority to negotiate?

By Frederick Marks — Knowing who you are negotiating with and what their authority is can be as important as what you are negotiating.

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‘Engage’: Google it

I jumped when I heard my name in the toiletries aisle at the neighborhood Kroger. Recognition was the last thing I expected when weighing the merits of Powder Fresh vs. Clean Linen scents in aisle 6.

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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

Governmental organizations can now turn their IT teams into technology innovators

Cyber Search: Educated or Manipulated?

Home Rule under fire: the canary in the coal mine

Viewpoint: Put your fleet ahead of the curve with alternative fuel vehicles

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Viewpoint: A tale of two cities

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Viewpoint: Facing the infrastructure cliff

Viewpoint: Mixed-use developments important piece of future puzzle

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Viewpoint: Top predictions for government in 2013

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Viewpoint: Who has the authority to negotiate?

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‘Engage’: Google it

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