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: How to begin moving to next-generation 911

By Stephen Meer — Communities can take four steps today toward advanced 911 systems

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Viewpoint: How one small city survived the recession

By Kevin Smith — The right attitude helps pull Winter Springs, Fla., through dark times

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Viewpoint: May the best candidate (really) win

By Herbert Sweren and Barry Silverman — With technology tools, political campaigns can be a more fair fight

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Having enough energy to continue

The definition of sustainability has grown to include the ability of cities and counties to sustain their operations following significant power failures.

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IT: From cost center to a strategic asset

Cloud computing increases workers’ flexibility, improving efficiency and service delivery.

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Viewpoint: Considerations for redesigning public sector retirement plans

By Richard Hiller — Follow these principles to design secure, attractive employee retirement benefit plans

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Viewpoint: Eliminating overtime in 24/7 operations is a poor choice

By Bruce Oliver — The policy does not save money for around-the-clock services

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Viewpoint: Trust officials to behave ethically with vendors

By Paul Mitchell — There is a common policy that is getting in the way of government officials’ ability to make the most informed decisions.

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Editor’s Viewpoint: What’s your two cents worth?

What do you think your two cents is worth today? Surprisingly enough, thanks to the Internet, it’s worth more than you think.

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Viewpoint: Finding new economic growth in the aging care industry

By Greg Fischer — Louisville thrives by supporting businesses that focus on aging residents

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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: How to begin moving to next-generation 911

Commentary

Viewpoint: How one small city survived the recession

Commentary

Viewpoint: May the best candidate (really) win

Commentary

Editor’s Viewpoint: Having enough energy to continue

Commentary

IT: From cost center to a strategic asset

Commentary

Viewpoint: Considerations for redesigning public sector retirement plans

Commentary

Viewpoint: Eliminating overtime in 24/7 operations is a poor choice

Commentary

Viewpoint: Trust officials to behave ethically with vendors

Commentary

Editor’s Viewpoint: What’s your two cents worth?

Commentary

Viewpoint: Finding new economic growth in the aging care industry

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