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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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Viewpoint: Creating a great landfill legacy

By Brian Tippetts — How to turn a landfill into a community conservation jewel and increase tax revenues.

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Viewpoint: How sequestration will affect local governments

By AmyClaire Brusch — Almost all direct federal aid to state and local entities, as well as most competitive grants, will be reduced if not eliminated.

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By Gregg Horn and Mike Italiano — With trillions of dollars needed to repair America’s aged and crumbling infrastructure, national and local leaders must separate environmentally responsible products from “greenwashers” pushing unsustainable materials that can be and often are harmful to our health and communities.

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Editor’s Viewpoint: The standards should not be this poor

Feds demand $5 billion from Standard and Poors.

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Viewpoint: Where public-private partnerships are headed in 2013

By Michael Keating — While researching our Keating Report government budget and spending forecast for the January issue of Government Product News, we uncovered a few trends in public-private partnerships (PPP).

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Viewpoint: Building the ranks of women in IT

By Regina Kunkle — 5 strategies for state and local agencies to encourage more women to join the IT workforce and remain in it for the long-term.

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Viewpoint: Maximizing community engagement in a digital world

By Michael Ashford — To foster interaction, government websites need to go beyond the basics

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Viewpoint: Lean Six Sigma works for local government

By Mark McDaniel — In Tyler, Texas, the program saved money, reduced waste and improved efficiency

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Mentoring local youth pays dividends

The gift that keeps on giving.

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Viewpoint: Why local and state governments need asset management

By Jennifer Daugherty — Tracking all costs associated with equipment can save money and extend useful life cycles

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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

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Viewpoint: Creating a great landfill legacy

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Viewpoint: How sequestration will affect local governments

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Viewpoint: SMaRT technology

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Editor’s Viewpoint: The standards should not be this poor

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Viewpoint: Where public-private partnerships are headed in 2013

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Viewpoint: Building the ranks of women in IT

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Viewpoint: Maximizing community engagement in a digital world

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Viewpoint: Lean Six Sigma works for local government

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Mentoring local youth pays dividends

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Viewpoint: Why local and state governments need asset management

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