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sustainability

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In 2023, cities and counties will start fulfilling their climate action plans

We’ll see movement in at least one environmental area next year, predicts James Patteson, PE, principal at Blue Heron Leadership Group and past chair of the American Public Works Association’s Center for Sustainability. “Many communities have worked for several years on climate action plans, and I think you’ll see these plans move into the implementation […]

sustainability

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Supercharge sustainability efforts with a focus on data center efficiency

State and local governments are amping up their sustainability efforts, recognizing that reducing emissions is good government, good for the environment and a smart strategy for investing in a clean energy future. Nearly half of America’s 50 states have adopted specific greenhouse gas reduction targets, using a variety of policies to promote alternative fuel vehicles, […]

machines

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In machines do we trust?

Election Day and its declaration of winners and losers has morphed into election month—when many outcomes still await final tabulations weeks after the election. Machines got the blame for the delay in 2020, when manufacturers of voting machines came under attack by some rather vocal individuals stating without a shred of evidence that the machines […]

grounds crews

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Municipal grounds crews tackle a multitude of tasks

One grounds maintenance trend that Joshua Jans sees as we close out 2022 is the need for multipurpose equipment. Jans, the marketing manager for Toro, says “Versatility is the trend that comes to mind with the ever-changing demands of managing the grounds of municipalities—whether it’s the sheer size of the grounds or the ever-evolving catalog […]

public procurement

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Successful public procurement offices have adapted to the post-pandemic world

Yes, the early days of the pandemic affected public procurement staffing much as it did workforces in the commercial world. We saw facilities closed, staffers becoming ill and societal fear. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reduced productivity and created backlogs, says Mark Muckerman, former head of sales, government and education at Sterling, a provider […]

program evaluations

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Process with purpose: Looking beyond the short-term with program evaluations

Program evaluations are critical tools for municipal leaders, whether they work for a big city or a small village. Program evaluations allow planners and leadership to determine if and how their projects and investments are meeting the needs of their residents. These evaluations can be deployed to measure both ambitious programs—like revitalizing an entire downtown—or […]

ESG

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Navigating the ESG nine-lane highway: A roadmap for public sector entities

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) discussions have become more prevalent in recent years and the topic continues to be an evolving subject in the public sector. In the public sector space, a comprehensive approach to ESG may address a spectrum of topics, ranging from day-to-day operations to policy initiatives to capital borrowings. The ESG journey […]

Sustainability

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Local governments can score sustainability points several ways

Cities and counties can achieve some fast sustainability wins in the short term, says Mikayla Hoskins, an associate on the cities team at Buro Happold, a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy and a global practice of consulting engineers and advisers. The firm offers its clients expertise in structural engineering, sustainability, lighting design, mobility and other areas. She […]

cybersecurity

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How to prepare the 21st century cybersecurity workforce

Last month, a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity grant program specifically for state, local and territorial (SLT) governments across the country was announced. This State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) will provide $1 billion in funding to SLT organizations over the course of four years to support efforts to address cyber risk to SLT information systems. The […]

IT security

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Look beyond price when acquiring IT security products

Governments need to check out the big picture when they upgrade their security systems and software, says Joe Sullivan, former chief security officer at Cloudflare. The firm offers a global cloud platform that ensures secure, private, fast and reliable Internet connections, with a number of offerings for the public sector. “Every purchaser of a security […]

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