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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: Five law enforcement trends for 2013

By Dale Peet — Here is a quick look at five issues that are likely to have the greatest impact on law enforcement in 2013.

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Viewpoint: The next steps for government technology

By Kevin Curry — Integrating services and sharing resources is one way that governments can combat the challenge of shallow pockets and out-of-date IT systems. By following some simple steps, government organizations will be well on their way to reaping the benefits of those models.

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Viewpoint: Austin provides a model for municipal recycling’s future

By Carl Smith — A successful program depends on shared responsibility among government, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

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Viewpoint: Economics should be a priority for ‘cities in transition’

By Alan Mallach — Planners need to focus less on regulation and more on the economic conditions affecting development

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Viewpoint: Localizing juvenile justice spurs national reforms

By Vincent Schiraldi — New York joins other states in transitioning from an institutional, centralized approach to local efforts

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Politics makes strange smells

This just in: Researchers at Washington-based Scientists Center for Dangerous Smells has determined that national elections are the nation’s largest generator of noxious gases.

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Viewpoint: Improving the wireless location identification bottleneck

By Bhavin Shah — Radio frequency pattern matching technology could make tracking suspects quicker and cheaper for law enforcement agencies

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Viewpoint: Five ways to bolster cybersecurity

By Paul Christman — Automation, education and reviews can help keep data secure

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Viewpoint: Creative problem solving (outside the box)

By Frederick Marks — Why limit your ability to solve a problem by boxing it? The only box is the one you have imposed on yourself. Once you realize there is no box, you are on your way to creative problem solving.

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Viewpoint: Know the ‘dos and don’ts’ of managing large property claims

By Alice Edwards — How you handle claims can affect your compensation and your ability to recover from a disaster.

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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

Viewpoint: Five law enforcement trends for 2013

Commentary

Viewpoint: The next steps for government technology

Commentary

Viewpoint: Austin provides a model for municipal recycling’s future

Commentary

Viewpoint: Economics should be a priority for ‘cities in transition’

Commentary

Viewpoint: Localizing juvenile justice spurs national reforms

Commentary

Editor’s Viewpoint: Politics makes strange smells

Commentary

Viewpoint: Improving the wireless location identification bottleneck

Commentary

Viewpoint: Five ways to bolster cybersecurity

Commentary

Viewpoint: Creative problem solving (outside the box)

Commentary

Viewpoint: Know the ‘dos and don’ts’ of managing large property claims

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