Commentaries

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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: Dodging responsibility for water infrastructure is a monstrous mistake

By Harlan L. Kelly, Jr. — Three lessons learned during San Francisco’s massive water system overhaul

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Editor’s Viewpoint: The little schools on the big prairie

Extreme positions dominate the national discussion fueled by stories confirming government incompetency or corruption, overshadowing those about officials with extraordinary accomplishments.

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Viewpoint: The 10 commandments of public-private partnerships

By Penny Pittman Cobey — Public agencies should consider many factors before entering a PPP

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Viewpoint: Selling assets to the public

By Dave Coleman — Time to unseal the bidding and amplify the returns.

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Viewpoint: Tips for managing efficiently under tight budgets

By James Nardozzi — Six practical ways to stay within financial constraints in tough times

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Editor’s Viewpoint: We will all be monkeys’ uncles

Recent technology developments appear to be making humans obsolete.

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Viewpoint: To improve emergency preparedness, adopt a supply chain perspective

By Charlotte Franklin — Before disasters, local governments should line up partners to help deliver recovery supplies to their destinations quickly

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Viewpoint: Stop wasting energy while treating wastewater

By Justin Rundle — How to reduce energy costs at wastewater treatment plants

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Viewpoint: Smart water management is good for the economy

By Laurent Auguste — Address failing water infrastructure now for a stronger future

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Chasing the cloud is just part of the race

While technology is behind the scenes helping governments meet today’s demands, it’s government officials who are driving the trends.

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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: Dodging responsibility for water infrastructure is a monstrous mistake

Commentary

Editor’s Viewpoint: The little schools on the big prairie

Commentary

Viewpoint: The 10 commandments of public-private partnerships

Commentary

Viewpoint: Selling assets to the public

Commentary

Viewpoint: Tips for managing efficiently under tight budgets

Article

Editor’s Viewpoint: We will all be monkeys’ uncles

Commentary

Viewpoint: To improve emergency preparedness, adopt a supply chain perspective

Commentary

Viewpoint: Stop wasting energy while treating wastewater

Commentary

Viewpoint: Smart water management is good for the economy

Commentary

Editor’s Viewpoint: Chasing the cloud is just part of the race

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